Steel Ingots for Oxygen Cylinders
Steel is a vital component of industrial production and a key component for the manufacture of oxygen cylinders. Steel ingots play an essential role in the fabrication process, providing a ready and easy-to-use material for the precision production of oxygen cylinders.
Steel ingots are produced from a variety of process, most of which involve melting steel in an electric furnace at temperatures ranging from 5000-8000C. Steel ingots are then drawn into rods, blocks, slabs or billets which can be further forged or rolled into finished products.
In the steelmaking process, oxygen is vitally important to the refining process. The oxygen provides additional pressure to enhance the melting process and the associated consumption of impurities. The oxygen also contributes to the increased homogeneity of the steel and therefore the quality of the finished product.
The production of oxygen cylinders is accomplished through the use of hot-rolled steel ingots. The ingots are subjected to hot-rolling operations at temperatures of up to 1100°C. This process of rolling serves both to reduce the size and increase the homogeneity of the steel, reducing any chance of weak spots or impurities in the finished product. Hot-rolling using steel ingots also allows for the production of various sizes and shapes of cylinders while preserving quality.
The precision manufacturing of high-quality oxygen cylinders requires the use of steel ingots. Their high levels of homogeneity and low levels of impurities make them a valuable material for the production of oxygen cylinders, enabling their reliable and consistent quality. Steel ingots are used throughout the oxygen cylinder fabrication process, from forging to hot-rolling, and are combined with other materials to provide the most suitable cylinder.
Steel ingots provide a flexible and reliable basis for the the fabrication of oxygen cylinders, allowing the individual needs of each cylinder to be met while maintaining a consistently high standard of quality. The use of steel ingots enables Jotun to deliver on its promise of providing its customers with the best oxygen cylinders in the industry.
