OREANDA-NEWS. Major repair has been terminated in tube mill No.1 (TPTs-1) of the Volzhsky Pipe Plant (VTZ), incorporated in the ОАО "TMK".

According to the press service of TMK, within the framework of the repair replacement of the thyristor converter on the piercing mill, was executed which means implementation of a principally new mill control system. Walking-beam furnace No.1 was repaired (replacement of stone arching, furnace walls, coating of furnace beams, partial repair of furnace breeching). The foundation of the small table of the refrigerator was restored. The systems for control of electric equipment and transport mechanization were replaced on the rolling and reeling machines.