High-speed tube mills for the US market
Zekelman Industries, one of the largest independent steel tube manufacturers in North America, was looking to increase production, save energy and enhance safety to stay competitive in the domestic market. Drawing on its technical expertise and capabilities, Fives designed and delivered four OTO tube mills that represent a world record in production.
Record-breaking speed
The high-speed OTO tube mills from Fives are capable of producing tubular products at a record-breaking speed of 900 feet per minute. The mills process tube and pipe from 18 mm to 130 mm in diameter for a wide range of applications, from conduit to solar panels and construction, in both the U.S. and Mexico.