The new mill will be capable of rolling rods with a diameter of 5.5–26 mm at speeds up to 134 tons per hour, or 120 tons per hour with thermomechanical rolling, using both 130-mm square and 160-mm square billets.
 
Primetals Technologies said the plant’s operations will produce low-, medium- and high-carbon steels, cold heading quality, and welding wire grades.
 
According to a press release, the project will expand the company’s value-added product range for markets in Turkey and Europe. It will gain greater capability for surface finish quality and dimensional tolerance in its wire rod products and see lower heat treatment costs due to thermomechanical rolling.
 
Commissioning of the new wire rod mill is anticipated for 2023.
 
Read the full press release here.