Used Aetna Standard 72" Electro-Galvanizing Line | Galaxie Corporation, Wayne, Michigan, USA

This used Aetna Standard 72" electro-galvanizing line is available from Galaxie Corporation. It is an electrolytic line that coats coiled carbon steel with zinc on both sides, using a uniform edge thickness system.

It takes strip 660.4–1,844.04 mm wide and 0.381–1.524 mm thick, in coils up to 60,000 lb (30 t). Line speed is 106.68 m/min, with a threading speed of 21.336 m/min. The line runs from entry coil cars through cleaning, pickling, plating, drying and oiling to a mandrel recoiler.

Key Features

• Both-side coating with a uniform edge thickness system
• Three-tank electrolytic caustic and rinse cleaning section
• Pickling section with an electrolytic tank and two brush scrubbers
• Complete chemical plant with all necessary pumps included
• Electrostatic strip oiler and Seinko X-ray coating weight gauge
• Herr Voss tension leveler and Fife edge guide
• All electrical drives and controls included; spares available

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Aetna Standard
• Line type: Electrolytic galvanizing
• Material: Coiled carbon steel
• Strip width: 660.4–1,844.04 mm
• Strip thickness: 0.381–1.524 mm
• Entry coil ID: 609.6 mm
• Entry coil OD: 2,286 mm
• Maximum coil weight: 60,000 lb (30 t)
• Line speed: 106.68 m/min
• Threading speed: 21.336 m/min
• Entry coil cars: 2, each 30 t capacity
• Pinch rolls: 2 rolls, 660.4 mm diameter, 2,133.6 mm face
• Flattener: 5 rolls, 2 over 3
• Welder: Lap weld, Taylor Winfield
• Entry looping tower: Accumulator, 26.822 m storage, 16 rolls, 150 hp drive
• Exit looping tower: Accumulator, 27.737 m storage, 45.72 m tower height
• Cleaning section: 3 tanks: 2 electrolytic caustic, 1 water rinse
• Pickling section: 3 tanks: 1 electrolytic, 2 brush scrubbers
• Plating rectifiers: 33,000 A top side
• Strip drying: Forced air and heaters, Hoffman
• Recoiler: 1 mandrel recoiler with belt wrapper, 2 x 1,250 hp (932.5 kW) DC motors
• Exit coil car: 1, 30 t capacity
• Electrical control: General Electric
• Approximate length: 365.76 m
• Approximate width: 6.096 m
• Approximate height: 100 ft at looping towers

Applications

• Zinc-coated steel strip for automotive panels and parts
• Galvanised sheet for appliances
• Coated steel for construction and roll-formed products
• Coil supply for general steel fabrication

Commercial Details

• Make: Aetna Standard
• Condition: Used
• Location: Wayne, Michigan, USA
• Seller: Galaxie Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

• What material and sizes does the line process? It processes coiled carbon steel 660.4–1,844.04 mm wide and 0.381–1.524 mm thick, in coils up to 60,000 lb (30 t).
• How fast does it run? Line speed is 106.68 m/min, with a threading speed of 21.336 m/min.
• What is included with the line? All electrical drives and controls, a complete chemical plant with pumps, and spares are included. A strip polisher is also part of the line, with its brushes available to reactivate.
• What should I ask when enquiring? Ask for photos or video of the line, an inspection opportunity, the full list of included equipment and spares, the condition of the electrics and rectifiers, and dismantling, loading and shipping arrangements for a line of this size.