BOKARO, June 3 -- The Steel Melting Shop - New (SMS-New) department of Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) has achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully completing an uninterrupted casting sequence of 252 heats, setting a new benchmark in operational excellence. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 211 heats and stands as a testament to BSL's technical efficiency, teamwork, and continuous innovation.
The casting sequence began on May 26, 2025, and concluded on June 2, 2025. During this period, nine flying tundish changes were executed, and the caster operated seamlessly for eight consecutive days, resulting in the casting of 1,321 slabs and the production of approximately 30,000 tonnes of steel.
This feat was accomplished under th...