Many tube and pipe producers overlook the important role that coil changeover time plays in making a profit. Producers who ignore the role of coil entry equipment lose production time because of lengthy coil changeover times and unnecessary mill downtime. Five main tips can help you reduce lost time and achieve higher productivity.As line speeds have increased over the years, so have coil weights and out side diameters (OD). Many will remember when the standard coil had a 48-in. OD, which quickly was replaced by the popular 60-in.-OD size. About 18 years ago, the 72-in.-OD coil was introduced to the tube and pipe industry, resulting in much longer run times.
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