The Steckel looper enables higher rolling speeds so that hot strip production can be boosted by up to 20 %. The Steckel looper is located between the pinch roll unit and the coiling furnace to eliminate tension fluctuations produced by the furnace drum.

Benefits 

• Improved process stability
• Increase of rolling speed by up to 20 %
• Increase of productivity by up to 20 %
• Improved quality (thickness performance)