Salzgitter Flachstahl's single-strand caster is capable of producing slabs in widths ranging from 1,100 to 2,600 mm and in thicknesses of 250 and 350 mm. The slab dimension of 350 x 2,600 mm currently represents the largest section size for continuous casters in Central Europe, according to SMS Siemag's statement.
Salzgitter Flachstahl uses the caster for the production of micro-alloyed steels, heavy-plate grades and sour gas resistant tube and pipe grades according to the API-5L and HIC standards.
In an integrated iron and steel works, Salzgitter Flachstahl produces hot rolled strip, hot rolled sheets, cold rolled sheet and surface-finished products ranging in thickness from 0.4 to 25 mm and up to a maximum width of 1,850 mm.