At its facility in Raigarh, Chhatisgarh, Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) announced that it would produce the country’s first steel structures that are fire resistant.
The company will target markets like refineries, bridges, metro projects, industrial structures, steel, power plants, hospitals, commercial and residential buildings, according to a statement from JSPL. This will be the first time a particular steel item is produced in India.
“In its rail mill in Chhattisgarh, JSPL has received BIS certification to produce the country’s first fire-resistant steel structures. The structural steels of BIS 15103 grade are intended to withstand temperatures of up to 600 degrees Celsius for three hours “It read.
Currently, the grade is imported.
According to the corporation, the new grade steel structures will assist the country in reducing its reliance on imports.
