Central GOK of Metinvest Group is carrying out scheduled repair works on the OK-324 induration machine equipment complex. The company has allocated over UAH 23 mln for equipment restoration.

It is planned to complete the repair and upgrade works within 14 days. A key focus is restoring the refractory lining of the induration machine's hearth to ensure thermal insulation. Specialists are also carrying out partial equipment repairs, including maintenance of the machine drive units, conveyor transport, and air blast equipment of the gas cleaning system. As part of the repair works, workers are replacing conveyor belts, rollers, seals, and the rotor of the D-5 smoke exhauster unit. They are also lining the reloading units and repairing the metal structures of the machine frame and air blast machines.

Specialists of Central GOK emphasize that the actions taken will ensure stable equipment operation of the pelletizing plant until the next maintenance cycle and optimize the pellet production process.

It is worth noting that the previous scheduled maintenance of the OK-324 induration machine took place in March this year. The complex currently produces 285-297 tonnes (depending on the type) of high-quality pellets hourly, with an annual production capacity of 2.2 million tonnes of pellets.