Seamless Rolled Rings VS Rings Cut from Plate
Seamless rolled rings can offer a significant savings over cutting rings from plate.
The comparison below illustrates the weight savings the ring rolling process offers when producing a ring 36" OD x 31.5" ID x 2" thick. ASTM A 105 vs. ASTM A 36.
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Fabricated Rings |
Ring Rolling Process |
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| Rolled Ring Weight: 206 lbs. | Cut Plate Weight: 754 lbs.* |
** .5" of rolling allowance added to thickness
* 754 lbs is the total weight of the plate including the center drop.
Rolled Rings Savings
548 lbs.
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No Inventory:
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No need to stock plate in various thicknesses. |
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No Waste:
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No drops of expensive plate. |
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Less Cost:
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Eliminate costly handling, layout and production time. |
| Superior Quality: | Rolled rings provide superior structural integrity by forging the ring’s grain direction in a radial pattern. |
Make Your Own Comparison
Plate: ___ wide x ___ wide x ___ thick x .283 wt of steel =
_____ lbs required to make a ring.
Ring: (__ OD x __ OD x .2225) – (__ ID x __ ID x .2225) x __ thickness =
_____ lbs required to make a ring.
____ Ring Rolling Savings
ISO 9001/2000
