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VOL.16 NO. 2 Published four times a year May 2011

For the first time in India

Large Capacity Stainless Steel Water Tanks up to 40,000 Ltrs

AQUA PRIDE circular tanks in a few of the available sizes

M/s Sreevatsa Stainless Products Pvt. with imported and indigenous machinery galvanized steel and plastic due to the
Ltd, a pioneer in fabrication of stainless was commissioned in March 2011, in intrinsic and essential characteristics of
steel for the Architecture, Building & Chennai and the unique corrugated this wonder alloy. In spite of slightly
Construction (ABC) sector, now present stainless steel water tank was launched higher initial cost of stainless steel, over
to you large capacity water tanks in successfully during Water Expo 2011 at the total life of a project stainless is often
stainless steel in 304/316 grades. Chennai. the best value option.

To create facilities to manufacture wide AQUA PRIDE – Circular stainless steel Salient features like long service life,
range of stainless steel water storage tanks are available in various capacities environmentally friendly and 100%
tanks with maximum holding capacity ranging from 1,000 to 40,000 litres. recyclable, hygienic, aesthetic
of 40,000 litres, under the brand name Diameters vary from 1250mm to 4500mm appearance, strength-to-weight ratio
“AQUA PRIDE”, an agreement has been and height from 890mm to 2520mm. advantage, ease of fabrication, easy
signed with their principals M/s M/s Sreevatsa Stainless Products (P) Ltd cleaning ability, long term value for
Stainless Rainwater Tanks Pvt. Ltd. can execute the order according to money are some of the advantages
(SRT), Brisbane, Australia. SRT has customer requirement. stainless steel has over other materials
successfully manufactured and installed for storing water.
more than 5,000 Stainless Steel Water Sreevatsa thought it fit to initiate the
Tanks of various capacities over the last application of stainless steel for water “AQUA PRIDE” corrugated stainless steel
10 years throughout Australia. The plant storage as an alternative to concrete, water tanks allow reduced material
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thickness even for tanks of high holding
capacity of over 40,000 litres over
conventional steel, resulting therefore in
substantial cost savings. The lower
weight results in cheaper transport,
lifting, installation and supporting
structures. Oval-shaped Slim Line model
has ability to fit in small niches and
otherwise wasted spaces.

The proven and distinctive design of the

“AQUA PRIDE” stainless steel water
tanks offer lightweight, durable solutions
to the water industry. Thin walls,
longevity of service life and high
expectation of complete recycling at end-
of-life mean that stainless steel can
reduce the material intensity of the water
industry from the point of extraction,
through to the treatment plant and
drinking water distribution, and finally in Aqua Pride - Slim Line; Oval-shaped tanks available in various sizes
waste water treatment.
a family owned enterprise with over 3 “EASY” and “AQUA PRIDE” series
In certain areas of the country with decades of experience in crafting stainless steel tanks is wide spread like
minimal rain and acute water shortage, stainless steel. The EASY tanks, R.O Plants, replacement of concrete
the accumulation of rainwater becomes capacity up to 5000 litres, are being overhead tanks in bungalows, flats and
a necessity and these tanks would prove manufactured since 2008. high rise buildings, rain water harvesting,
to be the best alternative for storing of and many other applications that may
rain water even for drinking purposes with “EASY” and “AQUA PRIDE” series require storage of potable water in
certain precautions during collection. stainless steel tanks have a service life schools, colleges, community drinking
well in excess of forty years and will add water facility, malls and multiplexes, rural
Carbon steel water tanks have to be value to any property. When a stainless water storage tanks, resorts, hotels and
painted every 5-7 years. A plastic tank steel tank reaches the end of its effective restaurants, hospitals and nursing
has a service life of five to ten years. There service life, possibly in 50 to 60 years, it homes, where hygiene and durability of
will then be further expenses involved in will be worth a considerable amount of the water storage unit is paramount,
the ecologically safe disposal of the tank. money as scrap metal. without a compromise.
Galvanized steel tank will have a service
life of around eight years and there will On special request, Sreevatsa can For details contact : Mr.C.C.Sampath,
then be additional expense involved in manufacture tanks in 316 stainless steel Managing Director, M/s Sreevatsa
removing this tank. (marine grade). These tanks are suitable Stainless Products Pvt Ltd, Sri Malola,
for extreme marine environments, for 174 G Habibullah Road, T. Nagar,
“EASY” stainless steel water tanks example, on Islands and beach frontage Chennai 600017. Phone : +91 44
suitable for storage of drinking water are dwellings. 28243553 / +91 44 43502454.
designed and built in Chennai, by (Please see advertisement on page 10)
Sreevatsa Stainless Products Pvt. Ltd, Application Areas: Application Areas of

Workshop on the Use of Stainless Steel in the Water Industry

July 22, 2011, New Delhi.
ISSDA is organiszing For this workshop, ISSDA has invited Mr water such as power, chemicals, food,
a half-day workshop David Edmund Jordan, consultant to the pharmaceuticals etc.
on the use of Nickel Institute. Mr. Jordan will be Venue: Conference Room II,
stainless steel in the making a presentation on the ‘Use of India International Centre, 40 Max
water industry. After Stainless Steel in the Water Industry’ Muller Marg, New Delhi - 110 003.
having successfully on July 22, 2011 in New Delhi.
introduced stainless Time: 0930 - 1400 hrs.
This half-day workshop would be of great
steel in the building interest for the organizations engaged in Interested persons may contact ISSDA
David Jordan and construction at email: [email protected] or call
water supply (potable as well as
sector & rail transportation, ISSDA is industrial), pumping stations, water 0124 4375 501, 02 or 03.
now making a foray into the water reservoirs, water and sewage treatment There is no participation fee for
industry which has immense potential plants, transmission and distribution attending this workshop.
for stainless steel. mains etc., and process plants using

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 Anti-fingerprint finish available for stainless steel surfaces
JSL Stainless Limited through its chain
of service centers Jindal Stainless
Steelway Ltd. has been continuously
focusing on improving the services
offered to its customer and
simultaneously developing capabilities
for value added world class products.
One such recent development has come
out in the form of antifinger finish
stainless steel sheets. The state of art
facility is installed at JSSL, Gurgaon
service center that offers an antifinger
finish to stainless steel sheets after
processing. The facility installed has the
following process capabilities –
• Sheet to Sheet finishing
Thickness range: 0.30 – 3.00 mm
• Max. Width: 1270 mm
Max. Length: 3000 mm This antifinger finish coating can be Contact :
The antifinger finish is a thin acrylic easily done on any surface such as 2B, Mr.Rajesh Modi
No.4 Scotch Brite or any other special M/s Jindal Stainless Steelway Ltd.
coating of 5-10 microns, which
finish. Chief of Business Unit,
decreases the intensity of finger
Plot 64, 2nd floor, Udyog Vihar, Phase - IV,
impression on surface of stainless steel Due to this property, the antifinger is Gurgaon 122 016, Haryana
sheets and it can be easily wiped off by finding a great use in applications such Mob:99700 52010
a piece of cloth thus minimizing as: • Elevators • Wall Cladding • Kitchen Tel:0124-4127700, Fax:0124-4127729
maintenance. Walls • Refrigerators • Water Coolers. [email protected]

SLIP-FREE Stainless Steel sheets from Salem

CHEQUERED PLATE SLIP FREE FINISH
Salem Steel Plant have recently ALUMINIUM STAINLESS STEEL
introduced SLIP-FREE stainless steel
flooring sheets. With excellent corrosion
and wear resistance and deep relief, the
SLIP-FREE stainless steel flooring
sheets come in as a very good
alternative option to the traditional
aluminium chequered finish sheets.

Having a wide area of application in areas And it is also pertinent to reckon that the case of bus bodies, LCVs and
like gangways, walkways, abattoirs, stainless steel with its inherently high railway coaches. On a like to like
food processing units, industrial “strength-to-weight ratio” lends a distinct comparison there can be a 60 to 70 %
kitchens, automobiles and railway advantage to adopt lesser thickness reduction in thickness as can be seen
coaches, Stainless Steel SLIP FREE without compromising on strength – from the following:
flooring sheets have a longer life span thereby bringing down the tare weight, in
as compared to Aluminium (three times
more) and easy cleanability. Aluminium Stainless Steel
This application has aptly played on the Thickness (mm) Weight (kg/sqm) Thickness (mm) Weight (kg/sqm)
strengths of stainless steel – gaining 2.00 5.40 0.80 6.20
strength on cold working, thereby
crafting a product to meet the exacting 3.00 8.10 1.00 7.80
demands of the usage conditions. With
a yield strength of 515 MPa and high 4.00 10.80 1.25 9.75
level of hardness (Vickers - 275) and a
wear resistance which is more than 2 Fixing of SLIP FREE Stainless Steel is flooring sheets and several such
½ times that of Aluminium, stainless quite easy using screws and rivets. customized finishes can be addressed
steel SLIP FREE flooring sheets is now Stainless steel sheets are also easily to : GM (Mktg-HQ) Salem Steel Plant
fast becoming a popular choice for weldable where required. Salem 636 013.
designers and consultants. email : [email protected]
Enquiries on Stainless Steel SLIP FREE

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 Cost-effective Stainless Steel Solutions in Modern Plumbing Systems
Water piping plays a very important role
in determining the life of the RCC
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
structure and hence the life of building A typical life-cycle cost (LCC) calculation should take the following factors into
as such. The new and tall buildings in account:
modern times have additional unique • Material Cost • Fabrication Cost • Installation Cost
requirements – they must be able to • Maintenance cost • Replacement Cost • Disruption cost
withstand not only high pressures but
the motion of the building caused by But typically, in most analysis, only the first 2 or at the most 3 factors are
considered. As a result of this, the study becomes skewed and when the other
seismic and wind forces. The mechanical
costs are incurred during service life, the decision looks like a bad decision in
properties of stainless steels are ideally retrospect. To overcome this phenomenon, it is advisable to include all the costs.
suited for such loads. Also, stainless An example of this analysis in water piping in a typical bathroom of a house is as
steel is well known for its hygienic and shown below:
anti-bacterial properties and hence is
LCC for 50-year life of Plumbing systems
used extensively in the pharmaceutical
and food processing applications. Cost GI SS
Indian architects and plumbing Material cost 4,000 10,000
consultants are looking for alternatives Installation Costs 4,000 4,000
to galvanized iron, PVC and copper, to Total 8,000 14,000
meet the increasingly demanding Average Life 10 years 50 years
performance requirements from their
Repairs during life Once (every 10 years) Nil
customers going for state-of-the art
buildings. Cost of Repair (5 times) 10,000 0
Replacement 4 times (@Rs.15000/-) Nil
Stainless steel plumbing is often seen
as expensive and tricky to work with. But Cost of Replacement 60,000 0
the new and innovative “Press Fit Cost of Interiors 60,000 0
Technology”, has made stainless steel Total Lifecycle cost 138,000 14,000
to be a cost effective and easy to install (Disruption cost of GI not included)
alternative to most systems. Therefore, the actual cost of installing a Stainless Steel piping
Stainless Steel - Material Benefits system is 1/10 of the GI system in the life of a house.
• Stainless steel has a very low
general corrosion rate in water and
hence no corrosion allowance is
required.
• Stainless steel is hygienic. It is used
in all pharmaceutical and food
processing industry. It is ideal for
hotels, hospitals and high rise
buildings.
• By preventing leakage, it Environmental Benefits : Economic Benefits :
significantly extends the life of RCC • It has excellent resistance to the • The expected lifetime of a stainless
structures. full range of potable waters steel system is more than 50 years,
• It can withstand very high flow rates (including the various chloride longer than is typical for competing
- in excess of 40m/s as against 2m/ levels) covered by the European materials.
s norm in the case of GI /copper or Drinking Water Directive. • Stainless steel requires no additional
plastics. • Stainless steel installation is coating / or painting.
• Combining corrosion resistance with clean. • No maintenance is required after
high strength allows reduction in • No heat is required to form a installation, eliminating system down
section diameter, wall thickness joint or a groove, reducing fire time, replacement and maintenance
and weight, making it cost effective hazards. Therefore, hot work costs over the life of the installation.
and quick and easy to install. permits are not required. • As a strong material, stainless steel is
• Stainless steel press-fittings, in • At the end of its useful life, not easily damaged by use in public
particular, are easy to use for joints, stainless steel is fully recyclable areas.
and ideal for installation in areas with and retains a higher residual
limited space and access or where • Savings in stainless steel result from the
scrap value than ordinary steel. following factors:
the use of heat would be a problem. Contd..on Page 5
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• Lower thickness of pipe hence lower will drive wide acceptability of stainless results in saving the installation time by
material cost. steel for water applications. 75% as compared to threaded GI piping
• High flow velocities enable use of Fire Fighting Systems : Another area system. Also, the system is foolproof,
lower diameter pipes - cost saving. of application is the fire-fighting systems. as the chances of the plumber
A conventional fire-fighting system committing manual errors is minimal.
• Fast installation with semi-skilled
consists of MS pipes with welded joints Typically, a bathroom can be completed
labor, saves labor costs.
for the sprinkler systems. But, on in 4-6 hours as against the normal time
• Savings in installation time results of 2-3 days in a conventional piping
random inspection, it is typically found
in saving in project overruns. system.
that 2 out of 5 sprinklers do not work when
Legislation in Plumbing: Revised fire testing is carried out. Also, in case
German standard DIN 50930, prohibits of fire, most of the high rises need an
galvanized steel plumbing. Similarly, in external fire-extinguisher to douse the
China, Japan and many other countries, flames, in effect, implying that the
use of GI plumbing is banned for drinking installed firefighting system has failed to
water supply. work. The problems are not of installation,
Even in the “Uniform Plumbing Code of but the material. The corrosion products
India – 2008” the GI plumbing is not of pipes and weld spatters get
recommended for drinking water. accumulated at the nozzle of the
Grades of Stainless Steel : Stainless sprinklers and block the water exit.
steel comes in various grades which have A stainless steel press fit system on the
different chemical compositions. The other hand doesn’t suffer from this For further details, please contact :
most common grade is 304 in water shortcoming. As a result, many modern
high rise buildings are now installing Mr Pravin Goel
pipelines and is recommended for most
stainless steel sprinkler system pipes to Business Head-Plumbing Systems
applications. For some special
JSL STAINLESS LTD
applications like seawater and coastal ensure safety of buildings.
Jindal Centre, 12, Bhikaiji Cama Place,
applications, 316 grade may be used. In Installation : Stainless steel press fit New Delhi 110 066.
future, cost effective grades like 444, 441 system is easy to install and easy for Email: [email protected]
and 439 will become available and hence the workers to get trained on. In fact, it Mob : 91-98107 06415

Nirali offers Stainless Steel Urinals and Commodes

Jyoti (India) Metal Industries Pvt Ltd, unbreakable. Made of high quality
manufacturers of the world famous Nirali stainless steel grade 304 with 1mm
Kitchen Sinks have achieved global thickness, they ensure zero corrosion
standards in manufacturing stainless and no stains even after years of use. It
steel kitchen sinks. Its state of the art is available in 5 different sizes in 5
facility is equipped with high technology different models.
machines and today is the largest
stainless sink manufacturing unit in
India. The company is guided by one
underlying principle: Quality.

The factory manufactures forty nine

models in one hundred and nine sizes
to suit the needs and budget of every
household. Another feather to the
company’s cap is that Nirali Kitchen
Sinks has extensive exports to Europe,
USA, including Nepal, Vietnam, Kenya
and Sri Lanka. The company has
earned the BS EN ISO 9001:2000
certificate instituted by the BSI and
also ISO 14001:1996 for adhering to For more details :
eco-friendly manufacturing processes
Jyoti India Metal Industries Pvt.Ltd
and policies.
Village Shaivali Palghar – Manor
21st century looking commodes and Road, Palghar (East) 401404,
urinals for 21st century needs. Stylish, Maharashtra (India),
functional and aesthetic, these Tel : 91-22-2431 5500 (10 lines),
commodes come in seamless, matt Fax: 91-22-2436 2543
finish and are easy to maintain and [email protected], www.niralisinks.com

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 BHANDARI ADDS PIPE FITTINGS
Bhandari Foils & Tubes Limited is a leading / Carbon Steel / Alloy Steel Pipe Fittings in
manufacturer of Stainless Steel Products – our plant since April 2009.
SS Coils, Foils, Pipes & Tubes over the
past two decades. To move another step A separate manufacturing division has been
forward and closer to being the one-stop created within the present complex. We are an
supplier and manufacturer of all stainless ISO 9001:2008, PED 97/23/EC, AD 2000
steel piping and tubing products, we have MERKBLATT WO Certified Company & also
also started manufacturing Stainless Steel approved by Engineers India Limited (EIL).

Presently the Company having 4 separate manufacturing units in Dewas. The company has setup a New Plant
at Siya Dist. Dewas (M.P). Bhandari are certified for nuclear applications.
Pipe fittings (IBR Certified) Tubes Size / Specification
Manufacturing – SS / CS Fittings Division Outside Diameter – 8” to 16” NB (200 NB – 400 NB)
(Bends / Elbows / Tees / Reducers / Stub ends) Thickness Range – 2 mm to 12 mm
NB Size – 1/2” to 24” NB Length – 12 Meters Maximum
Thickness range – Sch.5 to Sch.80 Type – Welded
Type – Seamless & Welded Finish – Pickled / Polished
Finish – Polished & Unpolished Capacity – 24000 MT per year
Capacity – 2400 MT per year Standards – ASTM, ASME, DIN, JIS or any
Standards – ASTM, ASME, DIN, JIS or any other other International standard
International standard
Works & Head Office :
Siya Unit :
BHANDARI FOILS & TUBES LIMITED
BHANDARI FOILS & TUBES LIMITED
Plot No. D1 - D4, Phase-I, Industrial Area, A.B. Road, Dewas - 455 001
SIYA Industrial Area
Madhya Pradesh, India
Dewas - 455 001, Madhya Pradesh,
Tel No: +91 7272 258202/03 259160/61, Fax No:+ 91 7272 258663
India
Email: [email protected], Visit us at: www.bhandarigroup.in

Workshop on ‘Sustainable Stainless Steel for Building &

Construction’ on June 17, 2011, Pune
ISSDA is organising a half-day workshop substandard materials and shortcuts fabrication and want to improve their
on ‘Sustainable Stainless Steel for Build- taken in fabrication methods would be product. It is also very good for those
ing & Construction’ on June17, 2011, in explained. If you ever wondered why who wish to enter this business.
Pune. some fabricators ask for double the Venue: Hall Chancery-II, Hotel Aurora
This workshop will help Engineers, money than the lowest bidder, you will Towers, 9 Moledina Road, Pune 411 001
Architects, Interior Designers, get your answers here. Time : 0930 to 1400 hrs.
Developers of Real Estate, Government This workshop will also help fabricators
Departments, Municipalities and others learn in a very practical way how to Interested persons may contact ISSDA
in the construction business on how to fabricate high quality stainless steel at email: [email protected] or call
select the right grade of stainless steel, products with excellent finish for building 0124 4375 501, 02 or 03.
and to differentiate a good product & construction. This workshop is ideal for There is no registration fee for
from a bad one. Ways to identify those who are already doing some participating in this workshop.

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 Decreasing the carbon footprint… Outokumpu leading the way
The discussion surrounding energy and stainless steel products have a smaller As a result of the use of high percentage
climate change has made people more CO2 footprint than average European of recycled steel, direct CO2 emissions
aware of the threats facing our operating steel products. In the study, CO 2 (carbon dioxide) by Outokumpu melt
environment – Planet Earth. Global footprints were established for six shops are more than 90 % lower than in
warming and future energy supply imply common stainless steel products. In steel production based on virgin
changes with multiple economic, social these groups, the identified minimum materials.
and environmental impacts. International values were those of Outokumpu
organizations, companies and citizens products. (b) Emissions and energy demand
are looking for ways to avoid these
changes and have begun to critically Highlighted below are some of the Electricity is the main energy source for
evaluate the carbon footprints caused by important actions undertaken by Outokumpu. The company’s biggest
their operations. The need for a low- Outokumpu to minimize the carbon production sites are located in the
carbon society has been recognized and footprints of its products: Northern Europe and the UK which
the transition process has started. enables procurement of environmentally
(a) Recycled Content of stainless steel friendly low-carbon electricity (read
Stainless steel is a material that does renewable or nuclear energy).
not release corrosion products into the Worldwide, the scrap content of the
environment, needs no painting, highly charge in all stainless steel making An important factor in reducing the
corrosion resistant, lasts for several furnace is 60% but the scrap content in carbon footprint is that Outokumpu uses
decades and is 100% recyclable. Note Outokumpu stainless steel is low-carbon renewable electricity to the
that stainless steel is recycled even approximately 90%. extent of 82% and only 18% on fossil
more than glass or paper. Because of fuel.
these attributes, stainless steel is The use of higher percentage of scrap in
perceived as a very green material. But melting gives two environmental benefits. Consistent efforts pay rich
like any other metal stainless steel First, less of the earth’s crust needs to environmental dividends:
production process is both material and be excavated for ores of virgin metal.
energy intensive. In order to enhance the Second, the excavated ore needs to be In the last ten years, Outokumpu has
Green Credentials of stainless steel, processed through high energy managed to reduce direct CO2
producers worldwide are trying to consuming route to obtain the metal. emissions by 25% per ton of steel
minimize the carbon foot print of Direct use of scrap needs much less produced. This clearly exceeded all the
stainless steel production process to the energy for making stainless steel targets that were set in the Kyoto
minimum. A leader in minimizing the because the metals are already there in Protocol.
carbon footprint of stainless production the extracted form, but merely present
is Outokumpu, which through its as alloys in scrap or discarded material.
committed, continuous and systematic Fossil Renewable Nuclear
development, makes stainless steel
using the lowest levels of resources and European average (2008) 55% 16% 29%
energy. Outokumpu (2008) 18% 48% 34%
According to a recent LCI (Life Cycle Visit www.outokumpu.com or write to [email protected] for more
Inventory) study, all Outokumpu information.

HOW NICKEL IMPROVES FERRITIC & MARTENSITIC STAINLESS STEELS

by Gary Coates & Licheng Zhang, Nickel Institute
Presentation hosted on www.stainlessindia.org
Mr. Gary Coates, Consultant and Mr. It is well known that poor toughness is The presentation also explains the role
Licheng Zhang of the Nickel Institute the biggest drawback to ferritic stainless played by nickel in enhancing the
made a very interesting presentation steels. The major beneficial effect of mechanical properties (toughness)
titled “How Nickel Improves Ferritic nickel is to increase the toughness. weldability and corrosion resistance of
& Martensitic Stainless Steels”. This Increase in toughness improves yields some nickel-containing martensitic and
was made at the Fourth China during mill production, improves precipitation hardenable stainless steel.
International Modern Ferritic Stainless formability and enhances weldability.
Have a close look at this presentation
Steel & Modern Martensitic Stainless
The presentation also clarifies and benefit from the insight it offers!
Steel Conference in 2011. The
misconceptions prevalent about the role
presentation highlights the role played On the homepage of ISSDA website
of nickel on corrosion resistance of
by nickel in ferritic, martensitic and stainless steel – such as chloride SCC, (http://stainlessindia.org/) under the
precipitation hardenable (PH) stainless pitting / crevice and general corrosion. icon “What’s New”.
steels.

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Schmolz + Bickenbach Group is a global
leader in stainless steel long products
in addition to specialized steels,
engineering & tool steels. Schmolz +
Bickenbach India’s warehouse was
inaugurated by the CEO of Schmolz +
Bickenbach Group at MIDC Ambernath
on 8 th of February 2011. All key
customers & associates of Schmolz+
Bickenbach India were present to grace
the occasion.

The opening of this warehouse-cum-

service centre signifies the importance
this Group attaches to India as a fast
growing economy. Through this centre,
the Group hopes to provide better and Photo caption: Facing the camera from the left: Mr. Benedikt Niemeyer, CEO of
faster services to customers in India. Schmolz + Bickenbach Group, Mr. Jürgen Horsthofer, Memeber of the Board, Deutsch
Edelstahlwerke. Mr. Raju Tolani, Director — Schmolz+Bickenbach India Pvt. Ltd, his
This new warehouse would also serve as back to the camera.
a service centre for customers. Initially,
cutting operations would be carried out,
and shearing & machining operations at Warehouse Address :
a later date. V-102, M.I.D.C.
Addl.Ambernath
Schmolz + Bickenbach’s mills are Jhambivali Village,
located in the various parts of the world. Ambernath
The Group consists of Ugitech S.A. Tel: 91- 251 2621902
France, Deutsch Edelstahlwerke (DEW)
Germany, Finkl & Sons USA, Swiss
Steel, Switzerland and Sorel Forging, The product ranges from 0.1mm wires to Office Address :
Canada. The total production capacity of 1000mm diameter Forged bars in various Schmolz+Bickenbach India Pvt Ltd
the Group is two million tons, which grades of Austenitic, Ferritic, Martensitic, 303, A-Wing, Hiranandani Estate
makes the group one of the largest Duplex stainless steels and nickel Off.G.B. Road
producers and distributors of special alloys. The facilities include modern Thane (West) 400 607
steels in the world. technology to produce ESR &VAR Tel : 91- 22 6146 0460,
Grades for most stringent applications. [email protected]

DMRC earns Rs 2.4 cr through carbon credits

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) electrical energy supplied back to the Starting from chassis upwards, DMRC
was the first railway project in the world OHE is used by other accelerating trains coaches are built in stainless steel. The
to be registered by the United Nations on the same service line, thus saving stainless steel coaches are lighter in
under the clean development overall energy in the system as about weight and use environmentally friendly
mechanism (CDM) which enabled it to 30 percent of electricity requirement is process as stainless steel is 100%
claim carbon credits. “This was the first reduced. recyclable material. In stainless steel
time in the world that the United Nations production, 60% of the charge is
Framework Convention on Climate DMRC has earned Rs 2.4 crore in the recyclable material which includes
Change (UNFCCC) had registered a year of 2008 & 2009 by selling certified stainless steel scrap. At the end of life
project based on regenerative braking”. emission reductions (CER) under carbon 100% of stainless steel gets recycled.
Under the regenerative braking process, credit scheme by the Japan Finance
whenever trains on the Metro network Carbon Ltd. DMRC hopes to channel the High tech approach of DMRC to use
apply brakes, three - phase traction funds generated by the sale back into latest technology which includes the
motors installed on these trains act as its carbon credit programme, as well as choice of coach material and
generators to produce electrical energy into research and development of regenerative braking process has
which goes back into the over head technology for reducing greenhouse minimized the effect of greenhouse
electricity (OHE) lines. The regenerated emissions. gases and thereby earning carbon
credits.

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 S Chandrasekaran Expansion of Salem Steel Plant
new ED of Salem Steel The Rs. 1900 crore expansion progra- 2010. The 70,000 TPA capacity Slitting Line
Mr. Swaminathan Chandrasekaran mme of Salem Steel Plant to become supplied by FAGOR, Spain is designed to
(55), has assumed charge as integrated steel plant envisaged setting produce multi-slit coils meeting the
Executive Director of SAIL, Salem up of Steel Melting Shop with the facilities customised requirements of niche stainless
Steel Plant on May 2, 2011. He took of 55 MT EAF, 60 MT AOD Converter, 60 MT steel market segments.
over from Mr. Pankaj Gautam, Ladle Furnace, Single Strand Slab Caster
Executive Director, who is on transfer and Slab Grinder. Major facilities in the A new Annealing & Pickling line (the third line
to SAIL, Bhilai Steel Plant as SMS Complex have all been put in in the Salem armoury) with a design capacity
Executive Director (Works). position and the stainless steel slabs of 500,000 TPA was inaugurated in December
have since started rolling out. With this 2010. This new Annealing and Pickling line
He is a Mechanical Engineer from major expansion, the capacity of saleable with Level II Automation, supplied by Andritz,
Annamalai University, began his steel production will go up from the Austria, will process the entire lot of stainless
career as a graduate engineer in present level of 175,000 MT to 340,000 steel hot rolled coils from Hot Rolling Mill and
SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) MT. produce about 194,000 tonnes of Hot rolled
in 1979. He worked in various annealed and pickled coils in No.1 condition.
capacities and rose to the rank of Alongside the establishment of the steel An Acid Recovery System to eliminate
G.M. Incharge (Steel), Rourkela Steel melting facilities, the CRM complex has hazardous waste generation and DENOX
Plant. Prior to joining Salem Steel also been expanded to augment system for ensuring clean stack emissions
Plant, he was the Executive additional facilities. A new state-of-the-art have also been inducted as part of this
Director of Alloy Steels Plant, Slitting Line was inaugurated in October expansion.
Durgapur.
H.K. Arora joins ISSDA as Director (Promotion)
On April 1, Mr. Arora was associated with Salem Steel
2011, Mr. H.K Plant (SAIL) for 27 years in various
Arora joined capacities and superannuated two years
ISSDA as ago as Dy. General Manager. Prior to joining
Director Salem Steel (SAIL) he was associated with
(Promotion). Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Haridwar
Mr. Arora from 1972 to 1976 and Engineers India
S. Chandrasekaran brings with Limited, New Delhi from 1976 to 1981.
him a wealth
Mr. Chandrasekaran has taken over Mr. Arora is a graduate metallurgical
of experience
the reins of Salem Steel Plant at a engineer from the University of Roorkee.
in various
crucial juncture with rich experience He also holds a Diploma in Business
aspects of
in steel melting. Management from the National Institute of
the stainless steel industry and is a
At this significant point of time, after valuable asset to the Association. With Labour Education & Management, Chennai.
commissioning of steel melting his help, ISSDA would be able to Mr. Arora is actively associated with the
facilities, Salem Steel Plant is poised honorably execute its responsibilities Indian Institute of Welding.
for reaching greater heights under his to the Indian stainless steel industry
leadership. and market.

NYK’s Technical Seminar Held in Mumbai DISCLAIMER

Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co. Ltd., (NYK) Ni alloys - Hastelloy, Inconel, Incolloy, Drawings/photographs of equipment,
founded in 1925 in Japan, is one of Monel etc., and stainless steels such machinery, products and services in
the world’s premier manufacturers of as duplex, super duplex etc. Since the STAINLESS INDIA are for illustrative
high performance nickel alloys and commercialization of 18-8 stainless purposes only and their inclusion does not
stainless steel. On February 19, 2011, steel in 1935, the company has constitute or imply any endorsement of
NYK conducted a technical seminar continued to research ways of the items or the companies that
on ‘Advances of High Performance manufacturing high-grade super alloys manufacture or distribute them by ISSDA
Nickel Alloys & Stainless Steel’ in and stainless steel from nickel ore. It and its staff.
Mumbai. The seminar was organised is now expanding confidently its
Utmost effort is put into ensuring that there
to introduce NYK’s product range, business field to manufacture high-
is no infringement of copyright or IPR. In
explain its capability of producing and performance alloys for new applications
spite of our best efforts, sometimes
supplying high quality nickel alloys together with conventional stainless
incorrect information creeps in, mainly
and stainless steel and its quality steels applying sophisticated
because we have faith in those who
technical services to the Indian production technologies they have
contribute articles / images for us. Any
manufacturing industry. acquired through years of stainless
such error, if at all, is deeply regretted. If
steel manufacturing. To know more
NYK’s range of product includes point out, we have no qualms in admitting
about the company and its product
plates, sheets, and strips of corrosion our error and publish an apology in an effort
range visit their website:
and heat resistant Ni alloys and Fe- to appease the aggrieved party.
www.nyk.co.jp/en.
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Welcoming new members....
Established in 1995, the Dorset Group
is an ISO 9001: 2008 company- a well-
known name in industry of architectural
hardware and high security locking
solution for providing a complete range
of products to style homes, offices,
hotels, hospitals, etc. The company’s
motive is to provide designers & building
owners with versatile collection of door-
ware, locking mechanism & glass fixtures Rajesh Bansal, MD
& fittings conveying contemporary Armed with technologically advanced one of the patrons of Swarovski crystals
aesthetics & are manufactured to manufacturing facilities spanning over four which are an integral part of its luxurious
technological accuracy of the highest units, Dorset’s commitment to perfection door handle designs & also offers
standard. is evident in regular innovation, clubbed customized solutions for all types of
with intensive cost analysis to provide doors.
Apart from adding new segments to its sophisticated designer products at
existing collections, Dorset has raised affordable prices. Dorset is a preferred Dorset insists on rigorous craftsmanship
its quality standards & expanded its supplier in the business due to its all- & constant innovation, the ideologies
international presence with a Joint encompassing building products range that have been synonymous with the
Venture with Kaba Holdings AG of as well as unparalleled efficiency in brand’s identity in design & manufacture
Switzerland to bring into Indian market a providing revolutionary solutions in record of hardware. Our efforts at Dorset remain
spectrum of mechanical, high end lead time. to gratify both the aesthetic & practical
mechatronic & access control systems
requirements of the user by mastering
for all business verticals. Dorset building solutions include a the science & sentiment in design.
versatile collection of Architectural
The company has widened its range by Hardware - door handles in Brass, Zinc
introducing a complete new range of Contact Details:
& Stainless Steel; State-of-the-art Locking M/s Dorset Group
luxury faucets & bath fittings in eloquent
designs with pioneering features, systems - Mortise Locks, Night Latches, A-88, Road No.2, Mahipalpur Extn.
revolutionizing the bath section in the Cylindrical locks, Europrofile Cylinders; New Delhi-110 037
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Dorset’s portfolio to comprehensive springs, Glass fittings, Tower bolts, E-mail:[email protected]
building products Brand. Hinges, Patch fittings. The company is www.dorsetindia.com

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 Ozone Architectural Products -
State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility

Ozone Overseas Ltd. is an established

player in the field of Stainless Steel
Architectural Hardware. To become a
complete solution provider in architectural
customized solutions Ozone has set up
a manufacturing unit – Ozone
Architectural Products at Kala Ambh,
Himachal Pradesh.
The manufacturing unit is equipped with
state of art CNC Bending, Shearing and
Cutting Machines. The factory also has
a large number of CNC turning and Bus Queue Shelters for Delhi Transport Corporation
machining centers. It is spread in an area
of 9000 sq mts with two operational
phases. Phase III of the unit is under
development and is expected to be ready
by April 2011.
The automated polishing facility of Ozone
Architectural Products provides an edge
in ensuring a quality and uniformity in
pipe and flat polishing. This process is
duly supported by traditional buffing and
polishing machines to meet the
customized finish requirements of clients.
Benches installed at Bharat Diamond Balcony Railing at C W G Village
DesignTeam : The strength of Ozone Bourse
Architectural Products lies in its
dedicated team of product designers who
are backed by highly qualified and
experienced engineers in production. The
design team can understand the
requirement of architects and interior
designers and design a product which
meets the aesthetic as well as
commercial parameters of the product.
Projects:
Ozone Architectural Products has
emerged as a leading fabricator of Urban
Street Furniture. In a short period the Signage installed for various Civic agencies
company has done some prestigious
and Corporates
projects like:
Products: The strong design and build
• Fabrication, supply and installation of capability makes Ozone Architectural
stainless steel Bus Queue Shelters for Products one of the leading players in
Delhi Transport Corporation. providing standard and customized
• Balcony Railing for Common Wealth solutions in:
Games Village which is an exclusive a. Urban Street Furniture : Bus Shelters,
Sleek Design patented by Ozone. Benches, Dustbins, Bollards.
Signage for Metro Station
• Around 1700 information and way b. Signage : Advertisement boards, Way
finding Signage installed all over Delhi finding boards, Road signage, Contact Details:
for various civic agencies and corporates. Information signage, Customized M/s Ozone Architectural Products
The company has also designed a designs. 40, Bali Nagar, New Delhi – 110 015
customized three side facing tripod (India), Ph: +91-11-4557 6677
c. Railings: Structural Staircase, Spiral
signage for DMRC installed at selected Staircase, Customized and Standard
Fax: +91-11-4557 6688
Metro Stations. Designs. Email: [email protected]
Website:www.ozonearchitectural.com

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 Stainless steel saves the Vasa ship for at least 100 more years

On August 10, 1628, the Vasa ship sailed used in the most demanding possible rust and mud from the seabed
on its maiden voyage. But it became a environments in the oil and gas industry. is removed and the same mechanical
short trip. The ship sank before it had tools are then used to mount the new
left Stockholm harbour in Sweden. When The replacement bolts had to meet very stainless steel bolts.
the Vasa was salvaged and restored with strict requirements for the material had
care 333 years later, in 1961, she was a to last a long time, be non-corrosive, safe “It is an honor for us to be able to
piece of untouched history. The Vasa and strong, yet flexible enough to fit into contribute to preserve the Swedish
Museum is one of Stockholm’s most the holes that could get deformed over national treasure for at least another 100
popular tourist attractions, with more than time. Each stainless steel bolt is made years. We develop advanced and unique
1.1 million visitors every year. up of 7 or 8 separate items, including materials for the most demanding
tube, bar, nuts, washers and springs and applications in close cooperation with our
The bolts currently used in the ship have can vary in length, with some up to 2 customers”, said Peter Gossas,
been in place since the salvage operation metres long. President of Sandvik Materials
in 1961, but the iron used in them is Technology.
corroding and damaging the timber – and Replacing the bolts is quite a complex
the bolts are no longer able to hold the and time consuming procedure as it has In 2010 Sandvik completed 50
ship together too well. In a long-term to be undertaken while the Vasa years of its operations in India. In
cooperation between Sandvik and Vasa, Museum is open to visitors. The bolt 2012, Sandvik Sweden will
Sandvik Materials Technology is replacement should also not be too noisy
celebrate its 150th anniversary.
contributing with its expertise in and it must not lead to any movement of
materials technology and also with the the ship that could jeopardize its Contact details :
materials for the new bolts. The research structure. The plan is to replace M/s Sandvik Asia Ltd
and development cooperation between approximately 1000 bolts per year. In Sandvik Materials Technology
Sandvik Materials Technology and Vasa some cases, the surrounding wood is in Mumbai-Pune Road, Dapodi
is about replacing more than five bad condition and must first be cleaned Pune 411 012, Maharashtra
thousand long iron bolts in the Vasa to and repaired before the new bolt can be Tel : 91-20-3063 4561
specially designed bolts in one of inserted. The rusty iron bolts are gently email: [email protected]
Sandvik’s own, patented material SAF drawn out from the ship with a mechanical Web : www.smt.sandvik.com
2707HD®, an advanced stainless material tool. Then the bolt hole is cleaned and

All-India ABC Workshops by the world’s leading expert on stainless steel

ISSDA is organising a series of five presentations in these workshops. The
workshops this year on the applications workshops are open to architects,
of stainless steel for the architecture, builders, interior designers, engineers,
building & construction (ABC) sector. civil authorities, urban planners,
infrastructure personnel from airports,
The workshops will be held at Delhi, highways, sea ports, railways and other
Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai & Kolkata facilities and stainless steel industry
during the week starting Monday October personnel. Participation will be by
10, to Friday October 14 on consecutive invitation.
days in the order of cities listed above.
Catherine Houska For details, please contact ISSDA.
Ms Catherine Houska, consultant to
Consultant, Nickel Institute [email protected]
Nickel Institute will be making

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 award on behalf of her Virajian Family
without whom such success would not
have been possible.

From manufacturing to marketing, she

On 25 th December 2010, Mrs Renu
was the driving force behind the
Kochhar was declared the
successful launch of the profile product
“BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR” at
range internationally and received an
the Madhavrao Scindia Leadership
award from SEEPZ in 2009. Her talent
Awards (MSLA) in Kanpur. Mrs. Renu
and experience combined with
Kochhar is Managing Director of the
compassion towards the employees,
4,500 crore company, Viraj Profiles Ltd,
whom she refers to as her Viraj family,
which produces over 50 grades of
has led to her current portfolios of Human
stainless steel including bright bars, wire
Resources, Corporate Communication
rod and wire, fasteners, flanges and
and Corporate Social Responsibility
profiles.
(CSR).
Mrs Kochhar attributed her success to
ISSDA congratulates Mrs. Renu Kochhar Mrs Renu Kochhar, Viraj Group receiving
her husband Mr Neeraj Raja Kochhar,
on receiving this prestigious award and the award for Business Woman of the
Chairman and Managing Director, who
wishes her good luck in all her future Year from Hon’ble Minister Shri
has unconditionally supported her
endeavors. Sriprakash Jaiswal
throughout her career and accepted the

Viraj Profiles Ltd ranks 2nd in the world for stainless steel long products
Mr. Neeraj Raja Kochhar is the promoter of the 1 billion U S Dollar Viraj Group. Viraj Profiles Ltd is currently ranked No. 2 in
the world in the stainless steel long products segment. Its products are exported to over 80 countries worldwide, and key
markets include Germany, the USA, Turkey and Korea.
Source : Stainless Steel Focus, Issue No. 03/2011 (437), ISSN 1478 -1824

Innovative Stainless Steel Philatelic Display Frame for India Post

INDIPEX 2011, the World Philatelic
Exhibition was organized by India
Post, Government of India, in
association with the Philatelic Congress
of India. The Federation International
Philatelic (FIP) extended its patronage
and the Federation of Inter-Asian
Philately (FIAP) its auspices, for conduct
of the Exhibition. This exhibition was held
in Pragati Maidan Exhibition complex,
New Delhi from 12th to 18th February 2011.
1,400 frames made out of stainless steel
304 with hairline finish were used for
displaying this rare collection of stamps
from around the world. The design of the
frame was made by the team at the
Shenoy Innovation Studio, Industrial
Design Centre, Indian Institute of together to celebrate philately, and will There was participation from over 70
Technology, Bombay. provide a unique platform for interaction countries, 500 foreign delegates and
The design brief given to the team by between all the philatelic stake-holders, about 5,000 school children along with
Secretary, India Post, Government of viz. the collectors, the dealers, the other visitors daily.
India and INDIPEX 2011 was clear and philatelic journalists and publishers, the
For details of the design, prototyping
simple: It should be novel and made of designers and security printers, and the
and manufacturing process, please
world class material. The stainless steel postal administrations who issue stamps
contact:
display frames fully met the vision of the and stationery. The exhibition showcased
organizers. The frames were fabricated some of the finest and rarest stamp Prof. B. K. Chakravarthy
by M/s Jindal Architecture Limited. Each collections from around the world. Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay
of these stainless steel frames weigh 40 Stamps reflect the history, culture, ethos Powai, Mumbai - 400 076, INDIA
kgs. and concerns of nations and people, Tel.: +91 (22) 2576 7860
which make stamp collection as a hobby Fax: +91 (22) 2576 7803
INDIPEX 2011 exhibition aimed to bring interesting and educative.
the international philatelic community E-mail: [email protected]
Edited & Published by Ramesh R. Gopal, for and on behalf of the Indian Stainless Steel Development Association.
Printed by : Vee Kay Graphics, D-14/8, Ist Floor, Okhla Indl. Area, Phase-I, New Delhi - 110 020 Phone : 011-26814083/84 E-mail : [email protected]

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