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ROLLED STEEL STRETCHER LEVELING SERVICES

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Unlock the potential of stress-free, perfectly flat materials with advanced stretcher leveling services. This precision-driven process eliminates internal stresses, ensuring your steel is ready to perform flawlessly in even the most demanding fabrication applications.

Unlike traditional temper passing, which compresses steel under pressure, stretcher leveling stretches the material uniformly beyond its yield point. This eliminates springback issues during cutting, forming, or welding, resulting in materials that remain stable and consistent through every stage of production. Whether you’re crafting components for complex machinery or infrastructure projects, stretcher leveling provides the flatness and reliability your work demands.

The Stretcher Leveling Process: A Commitment to Precision

The process begins with a series of E-Drive Levelers, which remove crossbow (curvature) and prepare the material for stretching. The system then clamps up to 40 feet of steel at a time, applying 2 million pounds of force to stretch it uniformly beyond its yield point.

This method ensures:

  • Uniform Stress Relief: All internal stress is eliminated, preventing springback during cutting or forming.
  • Unmatched Flatness: Ideal for precision applications such as laser cutting, punching, or shearing.
  • Process Stability: Easier handling and enhanced consistency for secondary operations like welding and forming.

With stretcher leveling, your materials will be as reliable as your craftsmanship.

Stretcher Leveling Capabilities

Stretcher leveling capabilities include:

Material Thickness: .040"–.640"
Maximum Coil Weight: 80,000 lbs.
Entry Width: 24"–100"
Length Capacity: Up to 650"
ID Range: 24"–27"
Length Tolerance: +/- .125"
Maximum Lift Weight: 20,000 lbs.

The robust range of capabilities ensures accommodation for both lightweight materials and heavy-duty requirements, delivering consistent and reliable results.

Key Benefits of Stretcher Leveling

Choosing stretcher leveling for your materials offers a range of advantages that enhance quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness:

  • Precision Flatness: Consistent results eliminate the risk of post-cutting springback.
  • Improved Fabrication: Materials remain stable during processes like laser cutting, notching, and shearing.
  • Enhanced Weldability: Stress-free steel reduces distortion during welding, improving overall structural integrity.
  • Increased Productivity: Reduced rework and easier handling translate to faster project completion.
  • Cost Savings: Enhanced efficiency and minimized waste reduce overall production costs.

These benefits make stretcher leveling an invaluable service for industries that demand precision and reliability.

Industries Served

Stretcher leveling services cater to a wide range of industries, including:

automotive Automotive Stress-free steel for body panels, structural components, and precision parts.  
construction Construction Perfectly flat materials for infrastructure and building projects.  
energy Energy High-quality steel for renewable energy applications, including wind and solar projects.  
appliances Appliances Reliable, flat materials for durable and efficient home appliance components.  
heavy-equipment Heavy Equipment Steel tailored for industrial machinery and construction tools.  
material-handling Material Handling Consistent results for shelving, racks, and storage systems.  

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Achieve the flatness, reliability, and precision your projects deserve with stretcher leveling services. The proven processes and advanced capabilities make this an invaluable service for industries that demand the best. Contact us today to request a quote and elevate the quality of your fabrication projects.

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