Raritan River’s approach to producing quality rods

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A behind the scenes look is given to Raritan River Steel Co., in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The company makes only one product- wire rod. Equipment, basic practices, and some unique processes such as placing a water box before the finishing starnds and providing interstand cooling in the finishing mill are described. Low carbon through high carbon rods are manufactured.

Description

A behind the scenes look is given to Raritan River Steel Co., in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The company makes only one product- wire rod. Equipment, basic practices, and some unique processes such as placing a water box before the finishing starnds and providing interstand cooling in the finishing mill are described. Low carbon through high carbon rods are manufactured.

Additional information

Author(s)

Calanog, E.M.Raritan River Steel Co.Cash, J.Randall, R.Means, B.L.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire Journal International15(9): 132-134, 137-139 1982, Paper presented at WAI 51st Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA USA

Year

1982