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Introducing EPS Generation 4
December 12, 2022
The next evolution of EPS pickling is here. EPS Gen 4 is a simpler, but more powerful way to descale all flat rolled steels. This safe, zero-carbon technology is now easier to install, operate and maintain and extends the EPS economic advantage over acid pickling.
EPS Gen 4 Featured in Modern Metals
The Modern Metals October 2023 issue featured an article on EPS Generation 4, highlighting the design evolution that has lowered EPS Pickling cost to $12.00/ton . . .
TMW’s EPS Coil Line Downtime Experience
The downtime and maintenance for our EPS coil line, including the terminal equipment, has been compiled for three years and compared to acid pickling lines . . .
Newest EPS Line Has Double Advantages
The newest EPS pickling line to enter operation features some notable firsts: (1) first EPS line in western Europe, and (2) first EPS line that can produce either coils . . .
EPS Coil Line’s True Tension Leveling Capability
EPS customers receive superior flatness due to the EPS Coil Line’s tension leveling capability. But occasionally when processors visit the TMW EPS Coil Line, they ask . . .
Two New EPS Lines In Russia
TMW’s Technical Services Team has been crisscrossing the Atlantic since late 2018 to supervise final installation, startup and training for three new EPS lines . . .
Here’s The New EPS Web Site
We are proud to announce the launch of our updated web site, epsprocess.com. This complete redesign was done with the goal of giving you better tools and information for understanding and evaluating EPS . . .
EPS vs. Acid Pickling Capital Cost
We recently completed a detailed evaluation of EPS pickling and acid pickling capital costs and are sharing the results with you in this EPS Update. When examining all components of capital costs – equipment . . .
EPS Plate Production Line
Users of large plate – up to 25mm (1″) thick – would absolutely love a dry, scale-free, stay flat product. TMW has developed a new Cut-to-Length (CTL) line configuration that will deliver exactly that at an affordable price . . .
EPS Operating Costs Update
Sixteen months ago we announced the EPS Direct program – complete EPS Coil Lines, both EPS Cells and the terminal equipment – sold, serviced and guaranteed by TMW. EPS Direct takes the high-performance . . .
New EPS Installations Around The World
The last months of 2017 and beginning of 2018 saw new EPS production lines begin operation, while orders were placed for additional systems that will bring . . .
EPS Demand Drives New Slitter Investment
Today, we are pleased to announce that we will be expanding our slitting capacity in 2018. A new, state-of-the-art Slitting Line from Red Bud Industries will be installed in TMW Plant #2, near the new Generation 3 EPS . . .
EPS Demand Drives Stretcher Leveler Upgrades
TMW has invested in new equipment to increase its Stretcher Leveling Cut-to-Length capacity to meet the growing demand for the EPS Unlimited product . . .