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Metal Products
Outokumpu is an international stainless steel and technology company. Our vision is to be the undisputed number one in stainless, with success based on operational excellence. Customers in a wide range of industries – from the process industry and industrial machinery to building, construction and electrical industry, transportation, electronics and information technology, as well as catering and households– use our metal products, technologies and services worldwide. We are dedicated to helping our customers gain competitive advantage. We call this promise the Outokumpu factor. ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY, HEAT EXCHANGER, STAINLESS STEEL, SUPER CONDUCTING WIRE Outokumpu operates in some 40 countries and employs 19 500 people. In 2004, the group`s total sales amounted to EUR 7.1 billion, of which 95% was generated outside Finland. The Group`s headquarters is located in Espoo, Finland. The parent company, Outokumpu Oyj, has been listed on the Helsinki stock exchange since 1988. Outokumpu is an international stainless steel and technology company. Outokumpu`s vision is to be the undisputed number one in stainless steel, with success based on operational excellence. To this end, Outokumpu has defined two key strategic objectives: ``Value creation through building superior production and distribution capabilities in all major markets globally`` and ``Value realization through production and commercial excellence``. The ultimate goal is to secure a significant and sustained increase in shareholder value. The Outokumpu factor encourages us to discover the factor that will make a difference to your business. We have embedded our brand concept into something we have opted to call the ``Outokumpu factor``. It is the competitive advantage we give our customers by helping them enhance the performance of their processes, products and services. It is a factor our customers rely on to help them overcome even the most demanding challenges - a hidden asset that helps them win. Through years of experience, we understand that the needs of our customers and those of their customers are constantly evolving, and that we must adapt to meet them. We can help our customers to meet their challenges, make the imaginable possible. We don`t just sell stainless steel, copper or technology – we supply the very best in performance enhancing metals and technology. There are numerous cases – some of them below – that exemplify our ability to give our customers a competitive advantage. Each case addresses our customer`s challenge, how we worked as a partner to overcome that challenge, and the benefits the customer experienced as a result. These cases are introduced e.g. at our website and advertising including: stainless steel to improve the performance of the world renowed padre arrupe bridge in Bilbao, Spain high tensile strength stainless steel to improve the performance of leading vehicle manufacturers` fleets stainless steel to improve the performance of the world`s leading wine and champagne producers copper to improve the heat exchanger performance of the world`s toughest heavyduty vehicles copper to improve the performance of the world`s most powerful medical imaging equipment ground breaking technology to improve the performance of the world`s leading metal manufacturers The world needs metals. In our business as both a producer of metals and metal products and a supplier of technology, Outokumpu is committed to responsible metals production and to contributing all our expertise to help meet this need. We believe that today and in the future only those metals producers who operate responsibly can be successful. Environmental protection has by tradition been an integral part of our everyday operations. in our production we apply efficient and environmentally sound technology it is the duty of every unit and every Outokumpu employee to strive to continuously improve our production methods, work practices and products in order to reduce the impact of our operations on the environment. we apply the same operating principles everywhere we are committed to meeting all conditions of our operating licenses We acknowledge our responsibility for the environment and want to operate in harmony with our community. we communicate openly about our activities we provide information to our customers about the environmental aspects of our production and use of our products we try to ensure that all Outokumpu people, suppliers and subcontractors are familiar with our objectives and act accordingly we participate in the development of technology and the drafting of new legislation with the objective of promoting good operating practices in our industry These are the core values and business principles which all Outokumpu Group companies share and on which they build their own further operating plans and environmental programs. Our businesses span the stainless and copper areas. Stainless steel is the fastest growing metal market across the world. In this market we are well positioned: one of the world`s four largest producers, and also widely recognized as world leaders in technical support, research and development. We make use of the superior properties of copper: heat transfer, electrical conductivity and signal transmission. These properties are needed in developing energy production, communications, cooling and air-conditioning systems, as well as building and construction in the modern society. In fabricated copper products we are the second largest producer with over 10% global market share. Production plants are located in 15 countries. Main products include ACR tubes, radiator strips, strips for connectors, sanitary tubes, roofing and architectural products and welding electrodes. Production has been shifted to higher value-added products, such as components for electrical and air-conditioning and heat exchanger appliance manufactures and super conducting wire.
Outokumpu is an international stainless steel and technology company. Our vision is to be the undisputed number one in stainless, with success based on operational excellence. Customers in a wide range of industries – from the process industry and industrial machinery to building, construction and electrical industry, transportation, electronics and information technology, as well as catering and households– use our metal products, technologies and services worldwide. We are dedicated to helping our customers gain competitive advantage. We call this promise the Outokumpu factor.
Outokumpu operates in some 40 countries and employs 19 500 people. In 2004, the group`s total sales amounted to EUR 7.1 billion, of which 95% was generated outside Finland. The Group`s headquarters is located in Espoo, Finland. The parent company, Outokumpu Oyj, has been listed on the Helsinki stock exchange since 1988. Outokumpu is an international stainless steel and technology company. Outokumpu`s vision is to be the undisputed number one in stainless steel, with success based on operational excellence. To this end, Outokumpu has defined two key strategic objectives: ``Value creation through building superior production and distribution capabilities in all major markets globally`` and ``Value realization through production and commercial excellence``. The ultimate goal is to secure a significant and sustained increase in shareholder value. The Outokumpu factor encourages us to discover the factor that will make a difference to your business. We have embedded our brand concept into something we have opted to call the ``Outokumpu factor``. It is the competitive advantage we give our customers by helping them enhance the performance of their processes, products and services. It is a factor our customers rely on to help them overcome even the most demanding challenges - a hidden asset that helps them win. Through years of experience, we understand that the needs of our customers and those of their customers are constantly evolving, and that we must adapt to meet them.
We can help our customers to meet their challenges, make the imaginable possible. We don`t just sell stainless steel, copper or technology – we supply the very best in performance enhancing metals and technology. There are numerous cases – some of them below – that exemplify our ability to give our customers a competitive advantage. Each case addresses our customer`s challenge, how we worked as a partner to overcome that challenge, and the benefits the customer experienced as a result. These cases are introduced e.g. at our website and advertising including:
The world needs metals. In our business as both a producer of metals and metal products and a supplier of technology, Outokumpu is committed to responsible metals production and to contributing all our expertise to help meet this need. We believe that today and in the future only those metals producers who operate responsibly can be successful. Environmental protection has by tradition been an integral part of our everyday operations.
We acknowledge our responsibility for the environment and want to operate in harmony with our community.
These are the core values and business principles which all Outokumpu Group companies share and on which they build their own further operating plans and environmental programs. Our businesses span the stainless and copper areas. Stainless steel is the fastest growing metal market across the world. In this market we are well positioned: one of the world`s four largest producers, and also widely recognized as world leaders in technical support, research and development. We make use of the superior properties of copper: heat transfer, electrical conductivity and signal transmission. These properties are needed in developing energy production, communications, cooling and air-conditioning systems, as well as building and construction in the modern society. In fabricated copper products we are the second largest producer with over 10% global market share. Production plants are located in 15 countries. Main products include ACR tubes, radiator strips, strips for connectors, sanitary tubes, roofing and architectural products and welding electrodes. Production has been shifted to higher value-added products, such as components for electrical and air-conditioning and heat exchanger appliance manufactures and super conducting wire.
Stainless Steel
Outokumpu manufactures a wide range of stainless steel products and a range of grades, each with different properties by varying the levels of chromium, nickel, and molybdenum, and other elements such as titanium and niobium that are added to stainless steel. Outokumpu Stainless has one of the widest range of products and steel grades within the stainless steel industry. In order to provide our customers with a good overview we have produced wall charts with the most useful information on how these steel grades relate. Material data sheets can also be found under publications, left hand navigation, click on products and then on steel grade. Coil, Sheet and Plate Outokumpu stainless coil products supplies one of the industry`s broadest product portfolios, in terms of grade, width, thickness and surface finish. In their various forms, cold rolled products are used in a wide variety of end uses, ranging from providing corrosion resistant solutions for the process industry, to polished strip for consumer durables, to patterned sheet for prestigious buildings or other architectural applications. Due to their excellent dimensional tolerances and high surface quality, cold rolled products are the predominant category of stainless steel currently used on the market. STAINLESS STEEL: HOT ROLLED PLATE, PROCESS PLANT EQUIPMENT, COLD ROLLED PRODUCTS Semi cold rolled products provide a surface quality similar to that found in hot rolled products, but their thickness tolerances are closer to those achieved for cold rolled products. This type of material is particularly popular for producing tubular products in both process industry and structural applications and also re-rolling. Hot rolled products are used in many applications in the production of process plant equipment. They are also used as feedstock in the manufacture of cold rolled products, tubes and bar. Our production units can supply material directly to the customer, or through one of our own service centres. The coil products business units utilise the Outokumpu network of sales companies as well as independent agents for the distribution and sale of their products. The mills also have sales personnel who co-operate closely with sales company staff and customers. Outokumpu Stainless has its own research centres that helps the sales network in product properties and their applications. The research centres are located in Avesta, Sweden and Tornio, Finland. Hot Rolled Plate Extremely resistant to corrosion and wear-resistant, hot rolled plate products (CPP and Quarto) are used for some of the most challenging applications and environments. These include the pulp & paper industry, oil & gas, power plants and chemical tankers. Outokumpu stainless provides a wide range of hot rolled products manufactured to precise customer specifications. Far-reaching partnerships with some of the world`s most demanding customers are continuously resulting in enhanced quality, precision and performance. The financial benefits of these partnerships can be significant. For example, reduced surface roughness in chemical tankers has resulted in faster cleaning and thus quicker dockside turnaround. To enhance customer service, plate service centres providing processing facilities have been established in several European countries. Sheffield Special Strip Sheffield Special Strip is a quality focused manufacturing business dedicated to providing the global stainless steel solutions which our customers are looking for. We are among the largest manufacturers of precision strip products in the world, offering the broadest range of products and services to our customers. From our Sheffield UK base we deliver to more than sixty countries worldwide with a network of sales offices which offer the local, focused support our customers demand. We concentrate on quality and service, providing an unrivalled package of technical support and a sales team with both the experience and expertise to deliver a quality product on time, every time. Sheffield special strip offers thin, stainless steel strip products in coil form produced to extremely tight tolerances of both width and thickness. We offer material produced to meet the specific mechanical and metallurgical properties specified by our customers, as solutions for their demanding applications and processes. These include tightly controlled ranges of hardness, tensile strength, elongation, etc. not commonly offered by other manufacturers in the market. From our twin manufacturing sites in the Sheffield area, we offer material in thicknesses from 0.03 mm and up to 450 mm wide. We can also offer a variety of surface conditions, tempers, coil size (ID and OD), edge condition and grades within the austenitic, ferritic, martensitic and carbon steel ranges. In short, Sheffield special strip can provide the solutions you need in stainless steel.
Outokumpu manufactures a wide range of stainless steel products and a range of grades, each with different properties by varying the levels of chromium, nickel, and molybdenum, and other elements such as titanium and niobium that are added to stainless steel. Outokumpu Stainless has one of the widest range of products and steel grades within the stainless steel industry. In order to provide our customers with a good overview we have produced wall charts with the most useful information on how these steel grades relate. Material data sheets can also be found under publications, left hand navigation, click on products and then on steel grade.
Coil, Sheet and Plate
Outokumpu stainless coil products supplies one of the industry`s broadest product portfolios, in terms of grade, width, thickness and surface finish. In their various forms, cold rolled products are used in a wide variety of end uses, ranging from providing corrosion resistant solutions for the process industry, to polished strip for consumer durables, to patterned sheet for prestigious buildings or other architectural applications. Due to their excellent dimensional tolerances and high surface quality, cold rolled products are the predominant category of stainless steel currently used on the market.
Semi cold rolled products provide a surface quality similar to that found in hot rolled products, but their thickness tolerances are closer to those achieved for cold rolled products. This type of material is particularly popular for producing tubular products in both process industry and structural applications and also re-rolling. Hot rolled products are used in many applications in the production of process plant equipment. They are also used as feedstock in the manufacture of cold rolled products, tubes and bar. Our production units can supply material directly to the customer, or through one of our own service centres. The coil products business units utilise the Outokumpu network of sales companies as well as independent agents for the distribution and sale of their products. The mills also have sales personnel who co-operate closely with sales company staff and customers. Outokumpu Stainless has its own research centres that helps the sales network in product properties and their applications. The research centres are located in Avesta, Sweden and Tornio, Finland.
Hot Rolled Plate
Extremely resistant to corrosion and wear-resistant, hot rolled plate products (CPP and Quarto) are used for some of the most challenging applications and environments. These include the pulp & paper industry, oil & gas, power plants and chemical tankers. Outokumpu stainless provides a wide range of hot rolled products manufactured to precise customer specifications. Far-reaching partnerships with some of the world`s most demanding customers are continuously resulting in enhanced quality, precision and performance. The financial benefits of these partnerships can be significant. For example, reduced surface roughness in chemical tankers has resulted in faster cleaning and thus quicker dockside turnaround. To enhance customer service, plate service centres providing processing facilities have been established in several European countries.
Sheffield Special Strip
Sheffield Special Strip is a quality focused manufacturing business dedicated to providing the global stainless steel solutions which our customers are looking for. We are among the largest manufacturers of precision strip products in the world, offering the broadest range of products and services to our customers. From our Sheffield UK base we deliver to more than sixty countries worldwide with a network of sales offices which offer the local, focused support our customers demand. We concentrate on quality and service, providing an unrivalled package of technical support and a sales team with both the experience and expertise to deliver a quality product on time, every time. Sheffield special strip offers thin, stainless steel strip products in coil form produced to extremely tight tolerances of both width and thickness. We offer material produced to meet the specific mechanical and metallurgical properties specified by our customers, as solutions for their demanding applications and processes. These include tightly controlled ranges of hardness, tensile strength, elongation, etc. not commonly offered by other manufacturers in the market. From our twin manufacturing sites in the Sheffield area, we offer material in thicknesses from 0.03 mm and up to 450 mm wide. We can also offer a variety of surface conditions, tempers, coil size (ID and OD), edge condition and grades within the austenitic, ferritic, martensitic and carbon steel ranges. In short, Sheffield special strip can provide the solutions you need in stainless steel.
Stainless Tubular Products
All Outokumpu Stainless Tubular units are merged under one brand, Outokumpu. The involved units have changed their names to Outokumpu stainless tubular products. STAINLESS TUBULAR PRODUCTS: THREADED FITTINGS, STAINLESS STEEL, FLUE GAS DUCTS, WATER INDUSTRY, HEAT EXCHANGER Outokumpu stainless tubular products manufacture and sell welded stainless steel tubes, pipes, fittings and flanges. Outokumpu strive to be your preferred partner of stainless tubular products. We are specialised to serve all kind of process industries, stock holders and manufacturers. We manufacture various tubular products such as tubes and pipes, including: process pipes oil & gas pipes heat exchanger tubes hygienic tubes coiled tubes box sections spiral welded tubes PROCESS PIPES This type of piping is used primarily in the pulp, paper, chemical and petrochemical industries. Pipes in chemical tankers, and for handling of water such as in pipelines, sewage- and desalination plants, are yet other important applications. We have an extensive stock of pipe in ISO, ANSI and Metric dimensions. Available stocked dimensions include:OD: 17.2-808 mm, Wall thickness: 1.0-9.53 mm, and manufacturing dimensions range from OD: 17.2-2032 mm (NPS 3/8-80) with a wall thickness of 1.0-50.8 mm (0.04``-2``). We have a number of different manufacturing units including: Nyby Storfors Jakobstad Sorsakoski Wildwood OIL & GAS PIPES We are specialized to manufacture and stock ANSI dimensions to ASTM specifications that are required by the O&G industry. Common applications for oil and gas pipe are process and riser pipe for offshore platforms; and flowlines for both off- and onshore oil and gas production. Material ranges from standard austenitic grades and duplex grades up to 6 Mo-type 254 SMOÒ and 25 Cr super duplex SAF 2507. A large stock of ANSI pipe in 304L, 316L, 2205 and 254 SMOÒ for the process industry is available. Available stocked dimensions include OD: 21.3-610 mm, wall thickness: 1.65-9.53 mm. Manufacturing Dimension range is OD: 21.3-2032 mm (NPS 1/2-80), wall thickness 1.65-50.8 mm (0.065``-2``). We have a number of different manufacturing units including: Storfors Nyby Fagersta Wildwood HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES Heat exchanger tubes are used in all types of process industries. Characteristic requirements are: bead worked weld, fixed lengths and extensive testing. In order to meet the demand for rapid delivery, we have a strip stock with both standard and special grades of steel in the most common thicknesses. We offer the market`s widest selection of stainless steel grades and has extensive experience of manufacturing heat exchanger tubes. Available dimensions are OD: 6.0-114.3 mm, wall thickness: 0.5-6.0 mm, manufacturing unit is Fagersta HYGIENIC TUBES Hygienic Tubes are used in industries where very high standards, with respect to surface finish, hygiene, cleanability and flow are required. Examples are the food-, brewery-, pharmacy-, electronic- and water industry. Comprehensive stocks in SMS, Metric and Imperial sizes are the basis of our delivery capabilities. Available dimensions are OD:18-154 mm, wall thickness: 1.0-2.3 mm. Our standard surface is pickled with a max Ra micrometer: Basemetal 0.8 ; Weld 1.6. Special surface finishes can be achieved by external grinding. Packaging for tubes is designed to maintain high standards of hygiene. Manufacturing unit is Fagersta. COILED TUBES Welded coiled tubing is a perfect choice for applications with variable lengths or very long lengths. Available dimensions imperial sizes OD: 3/8 - 1 inch, metric sizes OD: 10 to 25 mm, wall thickness: 0.5-1.5 mm, lengths up to 800 m without any orbital weld. Manufacturing unit Fagersta. Benefits of welded coiled tubing include: reduces overall installation costs due to a reduction in fitting requirements and the overall installation time. higher system integrity due to the reduction in the possibility for leaks due to decreased number of fittings. ease of installation especially in vertical installation applications. reduction in yield loss due essentially no scrap loss. cut exact lengths required to complete the job from the coil. ease of shipping and storage Box sections Box sections, square and rectangular tubes, are used for construction where low maintanence cost and aesthetic values are important. Available stocked dimensions are OD: 20x20 - 50x50 mm, and 40x20 - 60x40 mm, wall thickness: 1.0-3.0 mm, manufacturing unit is Jakobstad. SPIRAL WELDED TUBES A thin walled construction combined with roundness and straightness is particularly suitable for flue gas ducts and ventilation equipment. Stainless steel spiral welded tubes enable considerable weight savings to be achieved and offer high corrosion resistance. Available stocked dimensions of grade EN 1.4432 are OD: 75.0-404.0 mm, wall thickness: 1.0-2.0 mm, manufacturing unit Molkom. We also manufacture various fittings and flanges. These include: butt weld fittings threaded fittings flanges BUTT WELD FITTINGS We can offer unique knowledge and experience as regards manufacture and development of butt weld fittings in both standard and special production. Available stocked dimensions are OD: 17.2-810 mm, wall thickness: 1.6-5.0 mm, manufacturing Dimension range OD: 17.2-1219 mm, wall thickness: 1.6-30.0 mm, manufacturing units: Örnsköldsvik Molkom Jakobstad Veteli Sorsakoski Brockville,Ca THREADED FITTINGS Of high quality made of premium tube and bar material. We can offer unique knowledge and experience as regards manufacture and development of threaded fittings in both standard and special production. Both Whitworth and NPT threads are available Manufacturing Dimension range are DN: 6-100, OD: 1/8-4``, manufacturing units are Molkom and SH-Trade. FLANGES Our aim is to achieve customer satisfaction by high and consistent quality in our production. We can supply all kind of stainless steel flanges according to DIN/ANSI/EN1092. Other standards upon request. Welding neck, slip-on, lap-joint, blind, socket welding and threaded flanges are among the selection. The large stock of billets and semi-finished flanges enables us to deliver non standard flanges within a few days if required. Manufacturing Dimension range DN: 10-600, OD: 1/2``-24``, 150-2500 lbs, manufacturing units Molkom and Hertecant.
All Outokumpu Stainless Tubular units are merged under one brand, Outokumpu. The involved units have changed their names to Outokumpu stainless tubular products.
Outokumpu stainless tubular products manufacture and sell welded stainless steel tubes, pipes, fittings and flanges. Outokumpu strive to be your preferred partner of stainless tubular products. We are specialised to serve all kind of process industries, stock holders and manufacturers. We manufacture various tubular products such as tubes and pipes, including:
This type of piping is used primarily in the pulp, paper, chemical and petrochemical industries. Pipes in chemical tankers, and for handling of water such as in pipelines, sewage- and desalination plants, are yet other important applications. We have an extensive stock of pipe in ISO, ANSI and Metric dimensions. Available stocked dimensions include:OD: 17.2-808 mm, Wall thickness: 1.0-9.53 mm, and manufacturing dimensions range from OD: 17.2-2032 mm (NPS 3/8-80) with a wall thickness of 1.0-50.8 mm (0.04``-2``). We have a number of different manufacturing units including:
We are specialized to manufacture and stock ANSI dimensions to ASTM specifications that are required by the O&G industry. Common applications for oil and gas pipe are process and riser pipe for offshore platforms; and flowlines for both off- and onshore oil and gas production. Material ranges from standard austenitic grades and duplex grades up to 6 Mo-type 254 SMOÒ and 25 Cr super duplex SAF 2507. A large stock of ANSI pipe in 304L, 316L, 2205 and 254 SMOÒ for the process industry is available. Available stocked dimensions include OD: 21.3-610 mm, wall thickness: 1.65-9.53 mm. Manufacturing Dimension range is OD: 21.3-2032 mm (NPS 1/2-80), wall thickness 1.65-50.8 mm (0.065``-2``). We have a number of different manufacturing units including:
Heat exchanger tubes are used in all types of process industries. Characteristic requirements are: bead worked weld, fixed lengths and extensive testing. In order to meet the demand for rapid delivery, we have a strip stock with both standard and special grades of steel in the most common thicknesses. We offer the market`s widest selection of stainless steel grades and has extensive experience of manufacturing heat exchanger tubes. Available dimensions are OD: 6.0-114.3 mm, wall thickness: 0.5-6.0 mm, manufacturing unit is Fagersta
Hygienic Tubes are used in industries where very high standards, with respect to surface finish, hygiene, cleanability and flow are required. Examples are the food-, brewery-, pharmacy-, electronic- and water industry. Comprehensive stocks in SMS, Metric and Imperial sizes are the basis of our delivery capabilities. Available dimensions are OD:18-154 mm, wall thickness: 1.0-2.3 mm. Our standard surface is pickled with a max Ra micrometer: Basemetal 0.8 ; Weld 1.6. Special surface finishes can be achieved by external grinding. Packaging for tubes is designed to maintain high standards of hygiene. Manufacturing unit is Fagersta.
Welded coiled tubing is a perfect choice for applications with variable lengths or very long lengths. Available dimensions imperial sizes OD: 3/8 - 1 inch, metric sizes OD: 10 to 25 mm, wall thickness: 0.5-1.5 mm, lengths up to 800 m without any orbital weld. Manufacturing unit Fagersta. Benefits of welded coiled tubing include:
Box sections
Box sections, square and rectangular tubes, are used for construction where low maintanence cost and aesthetic values are important. Available stocked dimensions are OD: 20x20 - 50x50 mm, and 40x20 - 60x40 mm, wall thickness: 1.0-3.0 mm, manufacturing unit is Jakobstad.
A thin walled construction combined with roundness and straightness is particularly suitable for flue gas ducts and ventilation equipment. Stainless steel spiral welded tubes enable considerable weight savings to be achieved and offer high corrosion resistance. Available stocked dimensions of grade EN 1.4432 are OD: 75.0-404.0 mm, wall thickness: 1.0-2.0 mm, manufacturing unit Molkom.
We also manufacture various fittings and flanges. These include:
We can offer unique knowledge and experience as regards manufacture and development of butt weld fittings in both standard and special production. Available stocked dimensions are OD: 17.2-810 mm, wall thickness: 1.6-5.0 mm, manufacturing Dimension range OD: 17.2-1219 mm, wall thickness: 1.6-30.0 mm, manufacturing units:
Of high quality made of premium tube and bar material. We can offer unique knowledge and experience as regards manufacture and development of threaded fittings in both standard and special production. Both Whitworth and NPT threads are available Manufacturing Dimension range are DN: 6-100, OD: 1/8-4``, manufacturing units are Molkom and SH-Trade.
Our aim is to achieve customer satisfaction by high and consistent quality in our production. We can supply all kind of stainless steel flanges according to DIN/ANSI/EN1092. Other standards upon request. Welding neck, slip-on, lap-joint, blind, socket welding and threaded flanges are among the selection. The large stock of billets and semi-finished flanges enables us to deliver non standard flanges within a few days if required. Manufacturing Dimension range DN: 10-600, OD: 1/2``-24``, 150-2500 lbs, manufacturing units Molkom and Hertecant.
Corrosion Protection
Long products encompasses finished wire rod and bar products, including billets and blooms, which are the feedstock for bar rod, flange production and seamless tube. LONG PRODUCTS Major applications for wire rod include bolts, screws, springs, rods, bright bar and welding wire. Bar products are often used to manufacture components in pumps and valves. Outokumpu stainless manufacturing units for long products include Degerfors Stainless in Sweden, Alloy Steel Rods (ASR) in United Kingdom, Richburg in South Carolina USA, and a joint venture interest in Fagesta Stainless that also is in Sweden. Outokumpu stainless is a world class supplier of wire rod and semi finished long products. The Group`s wire rod product range is further enhanced through Fagersta Stainless. As the only dedicated supplier of semi finished stainless steel long products, Degerfors stainless offers the flexibility required to provide a much enhanced level of service. Continuously cast and rolled products are offered, with focus on customized and special grades in addition to standard grades. All sales are backed by world-class technical support. The ASR Business Unit is the most flexible producer of stainless wire rod in coil in Europe. An extensive rounds size range is complemented with flats, hexagons, squares and reinforcing bar. The grade range is also extensive and includes special grades such as duplex, heat resisting grades. Continued investments in finishing facilities and non-destructive testing ensure that ASR remains at the forefront of quality stainless wire rod producers. WELDING CONSUMABLES For many of our customers, welding is an essential part of stainless fabrication. Post-welding corrosion protection, cleanliness, and steel homogeneity are issues that they constantly have to address. To offer the best welding performance Outokumpu Stainless` subsidiary Avesta Welding offers a complete range of welding consumables from welding electrodes and wire for automatic welding machines, to pickling products and neutralising agents for post-weld surface treatments. The company is a recognised leader in the production of these consumables and in providing detailed technical information. The product range covers all standard grades as well as tailored products for the more demanding special and highly alloyed grades. Finishing Products Surface treatment is an essential part of stainless fabrication. Post-fabrication corrosion protection, cleanliness, and appearance are issues constantly addressed. To offer the best surface performance Avesta finishing chemicals offers a complete range of pickling products and equipment from paste and spray for surface treatment, to designing and supplying complete pickling systems. Stainless steels are pickled to remove certain surface defects and contaminations, such as welding oxide, heat tint or scale formed during fabrication. If left on the final product surface, these oxides will reduce the corrosion resistance of the stainless steel surface. Avesta finishing chemicals is a recognized leader in the development and production of these chemicals and in providing detailed technical information. The product range covers all standard grades as well as tailored products for the more demanding special and highly alloyed grades. Our pickles include: pickling paste pickling solution pickling bath other products PICKLING PASTE AND PICKLING GEL Avesta pickling pastes and pickling gels are used to remove welding oxides and the underlying chromium-depleted layer. The paste and the gel also remove micro slag particles and other contaminants that may cause local corrosion. To assist pickling, this process may sometimes be combined with some form of simultaneous mechanical treatment, for example brushing. After pickling, the workpiece should be thoroughly rinsed with tap water. The best results are achieved by using a high-pressure water jet. This operation instantly passivates the steel surface. Avesta pickling paste and pickling gel follow the recommendations of ASTM A-380 A.1 and BS CP-312. SPRAY PICKLE GEL Avesta spray pickle gels are used to restore larger stainless steel surfaces that have been damaged by working operations such as welding, forming, cutting and blasting. The gel also removes welding oxides, the underlying chromium-depleted layer, micro-slag particles and other contaminants that may cause local corrosion. To assist pickling, this process may sometimes be combined with some form of simultaneous mechanical treatment, for example brushing. After pickling, the workpiece should be thoroughly rinsed with tap water. The best results are achieved by using a high-pressure water jet. This operation instantly passivates the steel surface. In this way the surface is passivated quicker – otherwise the passivation reaction may take up to 12 hours. Avesta spray pickle gels follow the recommendations of ASTM A-380 A.1 and BS CP-312. PICKLING BATH Avesta Bath Pickling is used to restore larger stainless steel surfaces that have been damaged by working operations such as welding, forming, cutting and blasting. The bath also removes welding oxides, the underlying chromium-depleted layer, micro-slag particles and other contaminants that may cause local corrosion. To assist pickling, this process may sometimes be combined with some form of simultaneous mechanical treatment, for example brushing. After pickling, the workpiece should be thoroughly rinsed with tap water. The best results are achieved by using a high-pressure water jet. This operation instantly passivates the steel surface. In this way the surface is passivated quicker – otherwise the passivation reaction may take up to 12 hours. Avesta Bath Pickling follows the recommendations of ASTM A-380 A.1 and BS CP-312. The bath pickling operation can be improved by using equipment for recycling the consumed acids and for stirring and heating the bath. Other Pickling Products The pickling process must often be completed with a pre-treatment, an after-treatment and a waste treatment to reach the required result and to meet environmental requirements. In addition to the wide range of active pickling products AvestaPolarit Welding offers surface treatment chemicals for all steps in the pickling process: a cleaner to remove organic contaminants prior to pickling, a passivating agent to accomplish the after-treatment and a neutralising agent to handle the waste water. The product range also includes the following items: a first aid for workers` safety, a drop test to distinguish different stainless steel grades, a pickle pump, and different brushes.
Long products encompasses finished wire rod and bar products, including billets and blooms, which are the feedstock for bar rod, flange production and seamless tube.
Major applications for wire rod include bolts, screws, springs, rods, bright bar and welding wire. Bar products are often used to manufacture components in pumps and valves. Outokumpu stainless manufacturing units for long products include Degerfors Stainless in Sweden, Alloy Steel Rods (ASR) in United Kingdom, Richburg in South Carolina USA, and a joint venture interest in Fagesta Stainless that also is in Sweden. Outokumpu stainless is a world class supplier of wire rod and semi finished long products. The Group`s wire rod product range is further enhanced through Fagersta Stainless. As the only dedicated supplier of semi finished stainless steel long products, Degerfors stainless offers the flexibility required to provide a much enhanced level of service. Continuously cast and rolled products are offered, with focus on customized and special grades in addition to standard grades. All sales are backed by world-class technical support. The ASR Business Unit is the most flexible producer of stainless wire rod in coil in Europe. An extensive rounds size range is complemented with flats, hexagons, squares and reinforcing bar. The grade range is also extensive and includes special grades such as duplex, heat resisting grades. Continued investments in finishing facilities and non-destructive testing ensure that ASR remains at the forefront of quality stainless wire rod producers.
For many of our customers, welding is an essential part of stainless fabrication. Post-welding corrosion protection, cleanliness, and steel homogeneity are issues that they constantly have to address. To offer the best welding performance Outokumpu Stainless` subsidiary Avesta Welding offers a complete range of welding consumables from welding electrodes and wire for automatic welding machines, to pickling products and neutralising agents for post-weld surface treatments. The company is a recognised leader in the production of these consumables and in providing detailed technical information. The product range covers all standard grades as well as tailored products for the more demanding special and highly alloyed grades.
Finishing Products
Surface treatment is an essential part of stainless fabrication. Post-fabrication corrosion protection, cleanliness, and appearance are issues constantly addressed. To offer the best surface performance Avesta finishing chemicals offers a complete range of pickling products and equipment from paste and spray for surface treatment, to designing and supplying complete pickling systems. Stainless steels are pickled to remove certain surface defects and contaminations, such as welding oxide, heat tint or scale formed during fabrication. If left on the final product surface, these oxides will reduce the corrosion resistance of the stainless steel surface. Avesta finishing chemicals is a recognized leader in the development and production of these chemicals and in providing detailed technical information. The product range covers all standard grades as well as tailored products for the more demanding special and highly alloyed grades. Our pickles include:
Avesta pickling pastes and pickling gels are used to remove welding oxides and the underlying chromium-depleted layer. The paste and the gel also remove micro slag particles and other contaminants that may cause local corrosion. To assist pickling, this process may sometimes be combined with some form of simultaneous mechanical treatment, for example brushing. After pickling, the workpiece should be thoroughly rinsed with tap water. The best results are achieved by using a high-pressure water jet. This operation instantly passivates the steel surface. Avesta pickling paste and pickling gel follow the recommendations of ASTM A-380 A.1 and BS CP-312.
Avesta spray pickle gels are used to restore larger stainless steel surfaces that have been damaged by working operations such as welding, forming, cutting and blasting. The gel also removes welding oxides, the underlying chromium-depleted layer, micro-slag particles and other contaminants that may cause local corrosion. To assist pickling, this process may sometimes be combined with some form of simultaneous mechanical treatment, for example brushing. After pickling, the workpiece should be thoroughly rinsed with tap water. The best results are achieved by using a high-pressure water jet. This operation instantly passivates the steel surface. In this way the surface is passivated quicker – otherwise the passivation reaction may take up to 12 hours. Avesta spray pickle gels follow the recommendations of ASTM A-380 A.1 and BS CP-312.
Avesta Bath Pickling is used to restore larger stainless steel surfaces that have been damaged by working operations such as welding, forming, cutting and blasting. The bath also removes welding oxides, the underlying chromium-depleted layer, micro-slag particles and other contaminants that may cause local corrosion. To assist pickling, this process may sometimes be combined with some form of simultaneous mechanical treatment, for example brushing. After pickling, the workpiece should be thoroughly rinsed with tap water. The best results are achieved by using a high-pressure water jet. This operation instantly passivates the steel surface. In this way the surface is passivated quicker – otherwise the passivation reaction may take up to 12 hours. Avesta Bath Pickling follows the recommendations of ASTM A-380 A.1 and BS CP-312. The bath pickling operation can be improved by using equipment for recycling the consumed acids and for stirring and heating the bath.
Other Pickling Products
The pickling process must often be completed with a pre-treatment, an after-treatment and a waste treatment to reach the required result and to meet environmental requirements. In addition to the wide range of active pickling products AvestaPolarit Welding offers surface treatment chemicals for all steps in the pickling process: a cleaner to remove organic contaminants prior to pickling, a passivating agent to accomplish the after-treatment and a neutralising agent to handle the waste water. The product range also includes the following items: a first aid for workers` safety, a drop test to distinguish different stainless steel grades, a pickle pump, and different brushes.
Stainless Research
Outokumpu stainless research and development costs year 2003 were EUR 15.9 million, which is 0.46% of net sales and at the same level as previous year. Number of total R&D personnel in Outokumpu Stainless was 188. For 2004 the budget is EUR 18.5 million and number of R&D personnel close to 200 people. Avesta Research Centre is concentrated on product and applications development, Tornio research centre on process development and continuous improvement in processes. There is also a smaller research group in Sheffield that focuses on surface engineering and added value products. CORROSION RESISTANCE, STAINLESS STEEL, PICKLING, ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS DEVELOPMENT In the stainless steel business area co-operation between the units is achieved by networking. For process development we have established core technology competence (CTC) groups concerning all major process steps including environmental process development. Similarly we have competence networks for product development and segment groups for applications development. Outokumpu Stainless sees an honour in being able to give our customers good support regarding the properties and the suitability of our products in various applications and environments. Through many years of close co-operation with our customers and our good research facilities the company built up experience on our grades performance in service and during fabrication. There are staffs of technical market support engineers available to assist in material selection, fabrication and other issues, well backed up by the expertise within the research departments. Information brochures, technical articles etc., are published that can give the user assistance. Outokumpu Stainless regularly gives training seminars covering stainless steels, their properties and suitability for use. Process development involves the whole process chain of steel production and casting through to rolling, heat treatment, pickling and finishing. It involves making the equipment work perfectly and to get the right properties for the products, to make them cost efficient with good yield. Production of stainless steel is hi-tech, and highly automated. Good knowledge within areas such as metallurgy, mechanics, automation etc. is essential for a world-leading producer. In Outokumpu stainless research and development people play an important role for instance through CTC-groups (Core Technology Competence) for cross-fertilization of knowledge between business units and product units. CTC-groups give synergy benefits by spreading best practices and make more efficient research work across the group possible with less people. Stainless steel is a material less than 100 years old. There are still new grades being developed and further characterizations to be made in order to fully utilize the excellent properties of this type of material. Development work is focusing upon the products that are of special market interest. This is includes polished, brushed and decorated surfaces as well as work hardened high strength stainless steels and grades with a special corrosion resistance. Both material properties and production techniques are of interest. Outokumpu Stainless has a well-established corrosion lab, where the suitability for different grades in various kinds of environments is tested. Tests are performed either in standard solutions or in solutions especially made for or provided by our customers in order to find the best suitable stainless solution. The corrosion handbook is one very good source of information on the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. The mechanical properties of stainless steel are one of the reasons why they are growing in use. Outokumpu Stainless is focusing upon design properties and formability of stainless. High strength and ultrahigh strength stainless steels open new application areas where aluminium or coated carbon steel was earlier the standard material. Stainless steel as a high temperature material is another focus area.
Outokumpu stainless research and development costs year 2003 were EUR 15.9 million, which is 0.46% of net sales and at the same level as previous year. Number of total R&D personnel in Outokumpu Stainless was 188. For 2004 the budget is EUR 18.5 million and number of R&D personnel close to 200 people. Avesta Research Centre is concentrated on product and applications development, Tornio research centre on process development and continuous improvement in processes. There is also a smaller research group in Sheffield that focuses on surface engineering and added value products.
In the stainless steel business area co-operation between the units is achieved by networking. For process development we have established core technology competence (CTC) groups concerning all major process steps including environmental process development. Similarly we have competence networks for product development and segment groups for applications development. Outokumpu Stainless sees an honour in being able to give our customers good support regarding the properties and the suitability of our products in various applications and environments. Through many years of close co-operation with our customers and our good research facilities the company built up experience on our grades performance in service and during fabrication. There are staffs of technical market support engineers available to assist in material selection, fabrication and other issues, well backed up by the expertise within the research departments. Information brochures, technical articles etc., are published that can give the user assistance. Outokumpu Stainless regularly gives training seminars covering stainless steels, their properties and suitability for use.
Process development involves the whole process chain of steel production and casting through to rolling, heat treatment, pickling and finishing. It involves making the equipment work perfectly and to get the right properties for the products, to make them cost efficient with good yield. Production of stainless steel is hi-tech, and highly automated. Good knowledge within areas such as metallurgy, mechanics, automation etc. is essential for a world-leading producer. In Outokumpu stainless research and development people play an important role for instance through CTC-groups (Core Technology Competence) for cross-fertilization of knowledge between business units and product units. CTC-groups give synergy benefits by spreading best practices and make more efficient research work across the group possible with less people.
Stainless steel is a material less than 100 years old. There are still new grades being developed and further characterizations to be made in order to fully utilize the excellent properties of this type of material. Development work is focusing upon the products that are of special market interest. This is includes polished, brushed and decorated surfaces as well as work hardened high strength stainless steels and grades with a special corrosion resistance. Both material properties and production techniques are of interest. Outokumpu Stainless has a well-established corrosion lab, where the suitability for different grades in various kinds of environments is tested. Tests are performed either in standard solutions or in solutions especially made for or provided by our customers in order to find the best suitable stainless solution. The corrosion handbook is one very good source of information on the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. The mechanical properties of stainless steel are one of the reasons why they are growing in use. Outokumpu Stainless is focusing upon design properties and formability of stainless. High strength and ultrahigh strength stainless steels open new application areas where aluminium or coated carbon steel was earlier the standard material. Stainless steel as a high temperature material is another focus area.
Stainless Environmental Policy
Outokumpu stainless has a wide range of stainless steel products including hot and cold rolled, precision strip, tubular and long products together with a comprehensive range of fittings, flanges and welding consumables. Our products are available in wide range of grades, dimensions and surface finishes and we have sales representation in over 50 countries through our extensive network of sales companies and agents. Outokumpu Group environmental affairs team consists of six experts. At each operating site there are full or part time environmental managers, environmental experts and/or contact persons. Furthermore, stainless research and development, production, laboratories and businesses have personnel responsible for overseeing environmental issues. Managing environmental issues is an integral part of the daily business for Outokumpu business units. The environmental work is guided by the group environmental policy. Management systems and work routines implement this policy at each production site. Today Outokumpu has 21 sites that are certified according to the environmental policy standard ISO 14001. Manufacturing stainless steel requires a lot of mineral resources and energy. By using more recycled raw materials and by improving the energy efficiency Outokumpu is improving its environmental performance over time. Click to view our Newsletter.
Outokumpu stainless has a wide range of stainless steel products including hot and cold rolled, precision strip, tubular and long products together with a comprehensive range of fittings, flanges and welding consumables.
Our products are available in wide range of grades, dimensions and surface finishes and we have sales representation in over 50 countries through our extensive network of sales companies and agents. Outokumpu Group environmental affairs team consists of six experts. At each operating site there are full or part time environmental managers, environmental experts and/or contact persons. Furthermore, stainless research and development, production, laboratories and businesses have personnel responsible for overseeing environmental issues. Managing environmental issues is an integral part of the daily business for Outokumpu business units.
The environmental work is guided by the group environmental policy. Management systems and work routines implement this policy at each production site. Today Outokumpu has 21 sites that are certified according to the environmental policy standard ISO 14001. Manufacturing stainless steel requires a lot of mineral resources and energy. By using more recycled raw materials and by improving the energy efficiency Outokumpu is improving its environmental performance over time.
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