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Heavy-duty Plate Rolling Solution for a Leading Pressure Vessel Manufacturer

Advanced ultra-thick plate rolling technology enabling high-precision cylindrical shell forming for pressure vessels, storage tanks, and heavy industrial equipment.

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Industry Pressure Vessel Manufacturing
Customer ZCM (Suzhou) Heavy Equipment Co., Ltd.
Location China
Project Type Pressure Vessel Manufacturing
Machine Model XW11S-270x3500
Equipment Type Heavy-duty Symmetrical Three-roll Plate Rolling Machine
Capacity 270x3500 mm
Status Delivered & In Production

Project Overview

Pressure vessel manufacturing requires extremely high standards for plate forming accuracy, structural reliability, and production consistency.

As a professional manufacturer of heavy industrial equipment, ZCM (Suzhou) Heavy Equipment Co., Ltd. required a powerful plate rolling solution capable of processing ultra-thick steel plates for pressure vessel shells, storage tanks, and other cylindrical components.

To support ZCM's advanced manufacturing requirements, EZHONG supplied the XW11S-270/360x3500 Heavy-duty Plate Rolling Machine, specially designed for ultra-thick plate forming applications.

With its high-rigidity structure, powerful hydraulic system, and optimized rolling technology, the machine provides reliable forming capability for ultra-thick steel plates, excellent pre-bending performance, accurate cylindrical shell geometry, and stable operation under heavy-duty production conditions.

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Solution & Equipment

Customer Requirements

For this project, the customer required a solution capable of providing:

  • Processing ultra-thick steel plates up to 270 mm
  • Manufacturing large-diameter cylindrical shells
  • Achieving high forming accuracy and stable roundness
  • Reducing straight edge after pre-bending
  • Ensuring reliable operation during continuous production
  • Supporting demanding heavy industrial applications

EZHONG Solution

EZHONG provided a customized heavy-duty plate rolling solution based on the XW11S-270/360x3500, designed specifically for pressure vessel manufacturing.

  • Ultra-thick Plate Rolling Capability: rolls steel plates up to 270 mm thickness
  • High-quality Pre-bending: max pre-bending 240 mm, reduces remaining straight edge
  • Stable Cylindrical Forming: consistent curvature and reliable accuracy
  • Heavy-duty Production Reliability: powerful hydraulic system and robust structure
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Equipment Specifications

Item Specification
Machine Model EZXW11S-270x3500
Machine Type Heavy-duty Symmetrical Three-roll Plate Rolling Machine
Maximum Symmetrical Rolling Thickness 270 mm (Cold Rolling)
Maximum Pre-bending Thickness 240 mm (Cold Rolling)
Plate Yield Strength 235 MPa
Maximum Workpiece Diameter Φ4500 mm
Maximum Plate Width 3500 mm
Upper Roll Diameter 1460 mm
Bottom Roll Diameter 850 mm
Lower Roll Center Distance 1700 mm
Rated Pressing Force 6000 tons
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Project Timeline

Technical Discussion & Solution Confirmation
5 Months
Engineering Design & Machine Manufacturing
7 Months
Factory Acceptance Test & Packing (FAT)
1 Month
Delivery & Installation Support
2 Months
Successful Commissioning & Production Start
Completed

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