During a recent outage this fall, a Midwestern steel mill customer of ours upgraded their stand 4 drive train at the hot strip mill. This included a new 8,400 kW motor, a new torque tube, a larger pinion stand, and the necessary concrete work.
Xtek played a crucial role in this upgrade by analyzing the drive train, calculating load capacities, and recommending moving the larger pinion stand from F1 to F4. We designed and manufactured the hybrid torque tube, flex couplings, and all components to secure the larger pinion stand to the floor.
Over the past two years, Xtek collaborated with motor, structural engineering, and foundation companies, along with mill personnel to organize the project. The installation went smoothly and all parts fit as designed. This success was due to the dedication and experience of both mill personnel and Xtek employees.
