The most compact process for copper tubes

We integrate a special mold technology in our horizontal continuous casting plants so you can efficiently cast small cross sections (near-net- shape casting). What this means for you is that you cast a thick-wall tube, directly roll it into a mother tube, then cold-draw the mother tube to the final tube size on conventional drawing machines.

Key elements of directube®:

  1. Furnace for melting copper cathodes and process scrap
  2. Multi-strand horizontal continuous shell caster
  3. Surface preparation unit for the shells
  4. Shell feeding system
  5. Planetary rolling mill (PSW)
  6. Shear and coiling section