Located in Mumbai, Fidus Achatès Engineering Private Limited is a Fidus Achatès has world class manufacturing facilities backed by

knowledge based organization offering a wide array of customized support of experts who possess in depth knowledge of the subject.

solutions for a global clientele from the steel industry. From Plant All components of the machine and equipment are from reputed

Layout Design to Continuous Casting Machine Design, brands, ideally suited for manufacturing and testing of products

Manufacturing, Erection and Commissioning, Fidus Achatès efficiently.

straddles the entire CCM technology. As a diverse end-to-end CCM

We export to various geographies like Africa, Middle East and the
technology provider, Fidus Achatès possesses the expertise for
rest of Asia. Fidus Achatès is also an affiliate member of the Bombay
helping customers to re-engineer and re-invent their business to
Chamber of Commerce & Engineering Export Promotion Council
compete successfully in the highly demanding and ever changing
(EEPC).
marketplace. On demand, Fidus Achatès also helps its customer by

providing end-to-end consultancy, right from steel making to To keep pace with the growing demand for sophisticated
finished products. technology and to meet the specific needs of customers, Fidus

Achatès will soon be coming up with a state-of-the-art R&D wing

Leveraging on technology and a team of qualified professionals,
that will start working on Near Net Shape Casting technology.
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Product Range Continuous Casting Machines

We offer Continuous Casting Machines based on latest technologies. Our manufactured and traded machines are Billet sections cover both small and medium round sections as well as
well performing and have durability. They are easy to operate without any special training and require minimal rectangular or square sections. We design and manufacture the latest
maintenance. Understanding diversified requirements of customers, we offer machines of various types and continuous billet casting machines best suited for user's steelmaking
dimensions. The types of machines available are as mentioned below: capacity, billet sizes, and their field conditions. Compact and modular billet
casters from Fidus Achatès feature advanced technology and special caster
Single or Multi Strands Continuous Casting Machine with multiple unbending system of various radii.
components. They perfectly match the steadily growing demands of today’s
All the above mentioned machines come with following options: continuous casting machines: high productivity, high production flexibility,
4 Ladle Turret With Lift/Lower and Load Cell 4 Torch Cutting Machine and a high level of product quality.
4 Skid Type Cooling Bed or Turn Over Cooling Bed 4 Electro Magnetic Stirrer
4 Overhead Cross Transfer or Pushing Type Cross Transfer 4 Flexible/Rigid Dummy Bar
4 Overhead Type Tundish Car with Raise/Lower facility and Load Benefits of Fidus Achatès billet casting solutions
4 With/Without Steel Structure
cell, or Portal Type/Semi Portal Type Tundish Car with Raise/Lower 4High casting speed and Modular design
facility and Load Cell 4 With/without Auxiliary Equipment
4Highest production, maintenance flexibility and quality of the cast
4 Primary and Secondary cooling water automation 4 Auto Mould Level Control System strands

Discharge Roller Table Torch Cutting Machine (TCM)

Cutting of the hot strand into billets of variable lengths is done by the torch
Discharge roller table (DRT) is provided for transporting and guiding the
cutting machine (TCM). The torch cutting operation can be initiated in
hot billets from cutting area upto cross transfer area. Our DRT is of unique
manual mode by pressing the ‘CUT START’ push button on the torch cutter
design having dedicated drive for each common roller, complete with
control desk ( TCD ) or in automatic mode by a signal from the length
good heat protection over drive and bearings, resulting appreciable
measuring system (when the length of strand, in front of the TCM, is equal
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Rigid Dummy Bar Withdrawal and Straightening unit

At the start of cast, the Rigid Dummy Bar head closes the mould. After start, Withdrawal and Straightening unit consists of two sections: first is the
the driven bar leads the hot strand through the cooling chamber and withdrawal part, closer to the cooling chamber, and second is straightener
withdrawal & straightening unit. Rigid and sturdy construction of arc part, towards the intermediate roller table. The function is to withdraw and
segments can be individually exchanged in case of damage. No obstacles straighten the cast strand, as well as for insertion of the dummy bar for
exist (roller aprons, supports) in cooling chamber, therefore free access and initiation/re-stranding of the cast.
perfect undisturbed spray pattern to hot strand is achieved. Restranding Features
during casting of individual strand is possible. 4Sturdy design for heavy duty
4Low unbending stress due to FACS system and five-roller design
4Hydraulically actuated rocker arms for jerk-free withdrawal of strand
4Cooling panels to protect the equipment against heat radiation
emitted by the hot strand

Automatic Mould Level Controller (AMLC) Mould Oscillation System

Function of the mould level measuring system is, to measure the actual steel Mould Oscillation System is a critical part of continuous casting
level within the upper part of the mould and to transmit this information to technology. The oscillation ensures release of the solidifying strand from
the control PLC. The signals are used by the PLC to control the casting speed, the mould leaving oscillation marks on the strand whose depth and
in order to maintain the preset level of steel in the mould. Analysis of the width is dependent upon the oscillation parameters e.g., stroke length
mould level must be made to detect and record mould level fluctuations and frequency of oscillation.
that can cause surface quality defects. Thus with AMLC level of the liquid
Short stroke length and high frequency of oscillation linked with section
metal in the mould is reasonably constant resulting in good surface quality.
size and casting speed is the necessity to give improved billet quality.
Our oscillator is of robust design and maintenance free which can be
easily set to optimum frequency of oscillation and stroke length suitable
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There are several reasons why the best in the global steel business Our quality analysts make sure that they meet all international
choose to work with us, knowledge and innovation topping that quality standards. Machines are made using highly sturdy and
list. But here are some practical reasons why we are the number one durable materials giving them long lasting perfomance.
choice when it comes to engineering in the steel industry:

Robust Infrastructure
Vendor base
Robust infrastructural setup forms the backbone of our company,
We have a rich vendor base, comprising of world's well known and which is based on highly sophisticated manufacturing facilities. It is
reliable suppliers. Our company procures spares and raw materials installed with state-of-the-art machines and equipment that are easy
strictly from experienced vendors only. They are selected on the to operate and have high production capacity. We keep all the
basis of their experience in their respective fields. Our experts also machines and equipment well maintained and upgraded according
take their successful track records into consideration. Only when to the latest trends. This enhances their performance and in-turn
they are assured about their reliability and capability, orders are strengthens the manufacturing process.
placed to them.

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The following people are instrumental in making Fidus Achatès a vibrant and innovative company, always steering Rajesh Kumar Sinha (Technical Director)
the ship in line with the long term vision.
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Sinha is the Technical Director of Fidus Achatès. He has vast experience of caster technology
having designed and installed several continuous casting machines for various customers. He started his career
with SMS CONCAST earlier known as Concast Standard Engineering India Pvt. Ltd. There he was responsible for
Priyaranjan (Chief Executive)
designing continuous casting machines of various capacities and to provide supervision for erection and
Mr. Priyaranjan is the Chief Executive Officer of Fidus Achatès. He is responsible for refining its integrated delivery commissioning. His experience of installing casters at Tata Steel, Jamshedpur and Jindal, Raigarh has been early
model to improve client satisfaction levels. He is also responsible for synergizing the processes to ensure operational achievement of his career. In Fidus Achatès, he is known as a great leader and tough taskmaster who efficietly
and cost efficiency that will allow Fidus Achatès to better adapt to the changing market. He began his career as a handles the vendors to meet the delivery schedules effectively. He holds a Bachelors degree in Mechanical
software engineer and later joined IBM. There he worked at various positions and levels, developing strong skills engineering from NIT Jamshedpur.
in marketing and project management. He holds a Bachelors degree in Electrical engineering from NIT Jamshedpur.

R Devnathan (Technical Advisor)

Mr. R. Devnathan is the Technical Advisor for Fidus Achatès. He brings with himself over 40 years of experience in
Anil Kumar Das (Executive Director)
steel making. Previously, he was a senior executive in Tata Steel where he had been a veteran Plant Engineer and
Mr. Anil Kumar Das is the Executive Director of Fidus Achatès. He guides the team on critical matters and liasion with Project Manager. He introduced Basic Oxygen Steel Making (BOS) process and Continuous Casting practice in Tata
various agencies. He is also spearheading in setting up mechanisms for controlling expenses and revenue losses. He Steel in early eighties. He was instrumental in Modernization of Tata Steel till 2000. Currently, he provides
has vast experience in laying the ground work of projects and setting it right before handing over to Operation Wing. consultancy to a long list of clients from Metallurgical, Engineering and Environment Control Industries such as JSW,
He also serves as a Director of a leading Steel Tube maker of South India which also underatakes Tele Communication Reliance Industries, Tata Steel, and GE etc. He has also distinguished himself as a scholar giving lectures in a number
Infrastructure projects. He holds a Masters in Engineering degree from IIT, Kharagpur. of Technical and Management Institutes.