The leading Chinese manufacturer, Wuxi Turbine Blade, uses three important SMS Hasenclever screw presses: the SPKA22400, SPKA11200, and HSPRZ630.
The SPKA11200, which began operating in 1995, was once the largest of its kind in the world, showcasing impressive engineering. It is a massive and powerful machine, standing 15 meters tall, with most of it above ground, making it ideal for heavy-duty industrial tasks.
In March 2023, WTB placed an order with SMS group for a new screw set for the SPKA11200, with delivery scheduled for November 2024 to meet WTB’s timeline. Although SMS group's manufacturing team usually completes such orders in about 12 months, the delivery was extended to suit the customer's preferences.
The screw set included a 26.5-ton screw made from high-strength tempered steel with a 950 mm diameter and a four-start buttress thread, a 12.5-ton screw nut crafted from high-alloy brass, and two bearing pans designed to support the screw within the press via the forged bearing flange. This order marks thethird screw set SMS group has supplied for this press, underscoring the strong and lasting partnership between the two companies.
The long-standing partnership between WTB and SMS group, built on mutual trust and innovation, exemplifies technical expertise and responsiveness to the aerospace and energy sectors' evolving needs. This collaboration is a model for success in the global metals industry.
