February 03, 2010 by NADCA in Industry News
Niagara Falls, ON – AXIS LLC, a joint venture between major North American rail car builders and assembly/parts providers, has successfully started its first new railway axle forging plant in U.S. in more than 40 years.
Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd. supplied, installed and commissioned a 20 tph Rotary Ring Hearth Reheating Furnace, Robotic Manipulator, High Pressure Descale System and 20 tph Walking Beam Normalize/Temper Furnaces. In addition, the company provided the Level II Automation for the line, numerous in-line conveyors and walking beam cooling beds. The plant is designed for the heating, forging and heat treatment of double length railway axles destined for domestic and global markets.
Submitted by Can-Eng Jan. 18