The pressure vessel industry in India is poised for significant growth in the coming years. As part of the Asia-Pacific region, which held the largest revenue share of 38% in 2022, India is expected to maintain a strong position in the market. The country’s power demand growth rate is projected to double over the next five years, driving the need for pressure vessels in the energy sector. India plans to increase its power generation capacity by March 2027, with a focus on renewable energy sources. This shift towards clean energy will likely boost demand for pressure vessels in the power generation industry.
Plate rolls play a critical role in the manufacturing of pressure vessels, shaping the essential components that enable these vessels to withstand extreme pressures and temperatures. They allow manufacturers to create uniform, strong, and seamless curves in steel and other metals, meeting stringent engineering and regulatory standards. With advancements in rolling technology, modern plate rolls offer high precision, flexibility, and efficiency, enhancing productivity in pressure vessel fabrication.
From Steel to Shell: The Essential Role of Plate Rolling Equipment in Pressure Vessel Production
Plate rolls are integral to pressure vessel production and the ways they impact both quality and safety in high-stakes industrial applications.
Faccin, a leading brand of metal forming machines, provides a wide range of high-quality rolling solutions that meet industry standards and ensure the highest safety. These solutions vary based on the materials needed to be bend, including carbon steel, stainless steel, Duplex, Super Duplex, and Titanium alloys.
Within its range, the Faccin HAV series, a 3-roll variable geometry plate roll, has gained global recognition as the most versatile and high performant 3-roll. It blends high rolling power with maximum pre-bending precision, delivering unmatched performance and adaptability in its class. The machine’s three rolls move independently – the top roll vertically and the lower rolls horizontally – the same concept of a press brake with variable opening lower die. This design makes the HAV series ideal for superior quality pre-bending, handling huge rolling thicknesses and best calibration process.
It is the preferred option due to its versatility, precision rolling to tight tolerances, and production of thick-walled cones. Recommended for thicknesses ranging from 50 mm to over 300 mm for medium-heavy and heavy rolling processes across a vast variety of high tensile steels.
The HAV series can be equipped with high-tech accessories and Siemens control units, guaranteeing uninterrupted productivity round the clock.
Key benefits:
- Electronic parallelism system (EPS) of the rolls for maximum precision
- Reduced working height (no foundation needed up to 40 mm / 1.60 in. machine capacity)
- Minimum offset between the top and lower rolls and special braking system for optimum pre-bending
- Maximum opening of lower rolls for heavy thickness rolling
- Versatile geometry for interchangeable rolls
- Minimum side rolls distance for optimal calibration after welding
- Pre-bend both edges in two operations without removing plate
- Centralized lubrication system for reduced maintenance
- Siemens control unit
In the realm of pressure vessel construction, the integration of 4-roll plate bending machines by Faccin, coupled with linear (4HEL series) or planetary guides (4HEP series), emerges as an additional rolling solution for the manufacturing of shells. The company also provides servo hydraulic dishing presses, manipulators, and flanging machines, designed for producing dished heads in both cold and hot forming processes and are valuable complements to pressure vessel manufacturing.
The Faccin Group
Faccin Group excels in manufacturing cutting-edge plate rolls, angle rolls, head forming lines, and special machines. We operate with three leading brands Faccin, Roundo, and Boldrini. Each brand retains its unique identity and expertise while promoting the sharing of best practices, experiences, and work methodologies. We are a global key player in metal bending machine manufacturing, boasting a unique and complete product portfolio. A mix capable of addressing a wide range of end markets, such as oil & gas, pressure vessels, wind energy, job shop, metal construction, tank trailer, tank head manufacturers, storage tanks, and many others.
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