Benteler supplies sustainable tubes for construction
Seamless tubes from Benteler Steel/Tube’s CliMore series will be used in pioneering geotechnical applications, Kallanish learns from the German company.
CliMore tubes will be used in the construction industry as micropiles or ground nails for foundation and stabilisation. The steel load-bearing elements transfer compressive and tensile loads under both dynamic and static conditions into the surrounding soil or rock structure, Benteler explains.
As part of a contract signed this month, it will supply CliMore tubes to Ischebeck, a market leader in the field of geotechnical applications and the first customer from construction to opt for this steel type. In contrast to conventional solid bar commonly used for anchoring, Ischebeck uses a tubular solution, thereby saving materials, Benteler notes.
Meanwhile, ArcelorMittal reports signing a contract with ABB for the use of its XCarb steel in ABB’s Kabeldon power distribution system. The sustainable sourcing agreement helps reduce the carbon footprint of key electrification equipment by 29%, according to ArcelorMittal.
Designed for outdoor environments, Kabeldon provides weather-resistant power distribution. Long popular with the utilities industry, the system is now also widely used for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and renewable energy applications.
Christian Koehl Germany
