PRIME®

PRIME® is a versatile cast iron available in Pearlitic, Bainitic/Martensitic Nodular (Spheroidal) Iron, or Flake Graphite Iron. It provides the greatest flexibility for a wide range of mill applications.

Applications

PRIME® excels in roughing and intermediate stands, providing the necessary balance between heat and wear resistance.

Benefits

This material grade ensures consistent results across various applications. With its robust performance, PRIME® is a versatile choice for long and seamless tube product mills.

Grade	PRIME® I	PRIME® II	PRIME® III
Application	Roughing Stands in Billet Mills 3Hi and Structural Mills Roughing and Intermediate Stands for Bar and Wire Rod Mills Merchant Mills Heavy and Medium Section Mills Seamless Tube Mills Ball Mills	Intermediate and Finishing Stands for Bar and Wire Rod Mills Merchant Mills Light and Medium Mills Section Mills Seamless Tube Mills	Intermediate and Finishing Stands for Light and Medium Section Mills Bar and Wire Rod Mills Seamless Tube Mills
HSc	40-65	55-70	55-70
Microstructure

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