MMK, Russia
SMS group provided Russia's leading steel producer MMK with the world's longest pickling line (140 m). The TCM is equipped with the world ́s strongest main drives of 35 MN. Further technical highlights are: CVC® plus, Dry Strip system, X-Shape and Rotary Inspect. With the PL/TCM, MMK produces high quality steel strips for advanced applications.
Main technical data
| Start-up: | 2011 |
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| Pickling rate: | Max. 280 m/min |
| Strip width: | 880 - 1,880 mm |
| Strip thickness: | 1.2 - 6.0 mm (entry), 0.28 - 3.00 mm (exit) |
| Rolling force: | 35 MN |
| Rolling speed: | 1,500 m/min |
| Capacity: | 2,100,000 tpy |
| Material: | Low carbon, IF-steel, HSS, Multi-phase steels, TRIP, DP |
