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Lineal Footage Counter
Electronic device used to count lineal footage of a coil.
Location
A coding system that defines the physical placement of materials,
usually to a high degree of specificity.
Lock Out / Tag Out
Terminology used to describe the process of securing an energy source
so that work may be done. This is accomplished by locking out all the
energy sources pertaining to the device, tagging out the resources,
and trying out the device to make sure that it is de-energized and
safe for work to be done.
Lockseam Test
A test performed on a galvanized product to evaluate the adherence of
the zinc to the steel substrate.
Logistics
The science of identifying, maintaining, and transporting materials.
Loose Wrap
A coil that is not wound tight. Using too little tension when winding
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Loop Tower
1.
Area where the strip accumulates enabling the line to continue running
while making a weld. 2. Collecting unit used for storing steel.
This enables the Entry or Delivery End of the line to stop without
stopping production.
Lot No.
Identifies groups of coils for a particular customer order to be
processed at a certain time; identifies a particular group of coils to
load.
Low Carbon Grade
At WSC, steel with carbon content of less than .08%. See Medium Carbon
Grade and High Carbon Grade.
Low Coating
A condition that occurs when the coating thickness is less than
customer or UL specifications.
Lowboy (or Stabilizer Roll)
Submerged roll in the pot used to stabilize the strip as it exits the
pot before entering the dies.
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