Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 : The Pipe Plant-ERW of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has established a new single-day production record by successfully making 575 tonnes of pipes on October 15.
RSP sources said the unit also achieved the record passing of 459 Tonnes of pipes on the same day. The earlier best single-day production of the unit was 552 tonnes recorded on September 25, 2022.
The pioneering pipe-making unit commenced its journey 63 years ago on October 15, 1960, by producing its first pipe.
RSP Director In-Charge (DIC) Atanu Bhowmick accompanied by other senior officials on Monday visited ERW Pipe Plant to congratulate the collective.
He said the recent outstanding performances of the Pipe Plants are testaments to the potential of the team and asked the plant workers to focus on enhancing profitability through value addition while increasing production volume.”
Bhowmick emphasised the importance of maintaining the plant’s efficiency to cater to a niche market with products of the highest quality.
It is noteworthy that the feat has been achieved through concerted efforts of the pipe plant collective with well-coordinated support from Production Planning & Control, Research & Control Lab, Hot Strip Mills, Traffic & Raw Materials Department and all other associated agencies.
There was meticulous planning and execution beginning from ensuring coil availability to seamless logistics in the production chain of HR coil charging, processing, testing and finished pipe stacking in the yard.
The electrical and mechanical maintenance of PP-ERW department worked relentlessly to maintain the maximum equipment availability and zero delays.
