A Canadian Steel Service Center Located in Ontario, Has Commissioned the Construction of a High Production Strand Extensioner® Slitting Line to Herr-Voss Stamco


Callery, PA - February 20, 2006: - A Canadian Steel Service Center has recently purchased a new Precision Strand Extensioner® Slitting Line from Herr-Voss Stamco. The new line will incorporate the latest technology and proven design durability, providing high production rates and superior slit coil accuracy. This is the second line of its type sold in Canada with two different roll size modules to process both light gauge and heavy gauge products.

The line will run incoming coils up to 80,000 lb. x 74" wide at a maximum speed of 1,000 FPM. With a material thickness range of .016" to .250" at 40,000 to 80,000 PSI yield strength steel, the line includes two (2) Herr-Voss Stamco industry leading precision slitter heads. Hot rolled steel, cold rolled steel, HSLA and zinc coated steel will be processed on this system.

The Strand Extensioner system includes two (2) different roll size modules to process the gauge range. The Strand Extensioner will level with tension, equalize stresses, maintain critical material surfaces and reduce burr in a single safe highly productive operation. The system is designed to handle incoming coils with IDs that range from 20" to 24" on entry and exit. Other features of the line include a nine-roll backed up entry flattener and automatic edge guide centering system. This line will be installed and commissioned in late 2006/early 2007. Herr-Voss Stamco is a leading designer and manufacturer of slitting, cut-to-length, tension leveling, precision roller leveling and other coil processing equipment.

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