The Hidden Strength Beneath Every Structure Every skyscraper, bridge, and tunnel stands on one unsung hero — reinforcing steel bars,…
Safety by Design In steel plants, safety isn’t just a priority — it’s a requirement for survival.High-voltage systems power massive…
The Power Behind Progress At Steltech Makina, we know that steel production runs on power — both literally and figuratively.A…
When it comes to precision, consistency, and trust in engineering, few names carry as much weight as DIN — Deutsches…
Every great creation starts with a recipe and steel is no exception.From bridges and skyscrapers to cars and cargo ships,…
Steel is the silent strength behind our modern world. From the fork you use at breakfast to the bridges that…
Bringing a steel furnace to life is as fascinating as it is demanding. Unlike flipping a switch, reaching full production…
In the heart of every steel plant, immense forces collide — heat, energy, and motion. These environments, while essential for…
Cold commissioning is the essential first step in bringing a steel plant to life. At Steltech Makina, we ensure every system is tested safely and systematically, reducing risks, saving time, and guaranteeing peak performance before production begins.
The ISRI Scrap Specifications Circular sets global recycling standards for metals, plastics, paper, and more. At Steltech Makina, our shredders, balers, and separators are engineered to meet these specs, ensuring efficiency, purity, and sustainability in every recycling process.
In the fast-paced world of steel production, where precision and time are critical, ultra-fast nozzle changers are transforming continuous casting….
While standard drills and countersinks handle most machining tasks, specialized hole tools take precision and efficiency to the next level….
Taps and dies are the unsung heroes of engineering. They cut the precise threads that make bolts, screws, and nuts interchangeable worldwide — keeping mining machines, cars, and factories running smoothly.
Drills may create holes, but for true precision and durability, countersinks and center drills take the stage. These tools refine, guide, and prepare holes so that fasteners fit perfectly and machining remains accurate.
If dies create the external threads on bolts and rods, then taps are their natural counterpart cutting the internal threads…
Threads are everywhere from the screws in your phone to the massive bolts holding mining equipment together. But how are these precise spiral grooves created? The answer lies in taps and dies, guided by DIN standards.
When it comes to machining steel, one of the most common tasks is creating precise holes. From simple fasteners to complex machine assemblies, holes must be accurate, smooth, and reliable. This is where drills and reamers — guided by DIN standards — play a central role.
Behind every powerful machine tool lies a simple question: how does the tool connect securely to the machine? This is where standards like DIN 10 and DIN 138 come in. They define the dimensions of shanks and sockets the “handshake” between tools and machines.
When it comes to shaping and machining steel, precision is everything. A drill bit labeled “5mm” must always measure 5mm, no matter who manufactured it. This is where DIN standards (Deutsches Institut für Normung) come into play. Established in Germany, DIN ensures that tools and components are consistent, reliable, and interchangeable.
Many rotating shafts in mining and industrial equipment run on journal bearings also known as plain bearings. Unlike ball bearings, which use rolling elements, journal bearings rely on sliding contact between the shaft and bearing surface.They are strong, simple, and cost-effective, but they face two constant challenges: friction and wear.
In mining and heavy industry, overhead cranes are essential for lifting and moving heavy loads. At the heart of these…
In modern steelmaking, precision and sustainability go hand in hand. At Steltech, we focus on engineering solutions that boost efficiency, cut costs, and deliver higher-quality steel. One of the most powerful innovations in this space is the Carbon Multi-Point Injection System for Electric Arc Furnaces (EAFs).
Intermediate shafts are a vital part of gearboxes used in mining machinery, such as conveyor drives, crushers, and hoists. They transfer torque between input and output shafts, often under high loads and variable conditions. Designing these shafts requires careful calculation to ensure they resist bending, torsion, and fatigue stresses.
In mining machinery, shafts transmit enormous amounts of torque from conveyor drives to crusher rotors. But when torque varies dynamically, shafts are exposed to torsional vibrations, which can be just as dangerous as bending oscillations. If these vibrations align with the shaft’s critical angular speed, catastrophic failures may occur.
In rotating machinery from mining conveyors to crushers and ventilation fans shafts must operate well below their critical speed to…
Cantilever beams are widely used in mining and heavy industrial equipment, particularly where support is only possible on one end….
In mining infrastructure and heavy machinery, beams are everywhere from conveyor support frames to equipment platforms and structural walkways. One of the most common configurations is the simply supported beam, where the beam is supported at both ends but free to bend under load.
In the world of mining machinery and structural engineering, components rarely face a single type of stress. Instead, they often…
In mining and heavy industrial environments, components like beams, shafts, and structural arms often face intense loading that causes them…
In structural and mechanical design especially in mining equipment the direction and application point of a force significantly affect how the system behaves. Many real-world loads aren’t perfectly vertical or horizontal, so engineers must break these forces into components to analyze how they generate bending moments, shear forces, or torsion.
This blog explores how decomposing forces helps engineers accurately calculate bending moments in shafts, beams, and load-bearing structures found in mining applications.