What Else Can We Tell You?
To help you better understand the Leveltek process, we’ve compiled a list of frequently-asked questions (FAQs). If you need additional information, E-mail us at infoprocess@leveltek.com

 
Why should I trust my coils to be processed on Leveltek’s patented stretch leveling system?
Because this patented technology performs at a level unmatched in the industry, restores to perfection coils that would otherwise end up as scrap metal and is guaranteed not to mark or scratch the surface being stretched.
How does the Leveltek Stretch Leveling System work?
Through a patented, non-marking process that grips and stretches the unrolled coil, eliminating shape defects such as edgewave, center buckle, quarter buckle, camber, crossbow, mandrel or coil breaks, some types of chatter, herring bone/mill chop and twist, Leveltek’s system, uncoils, stretches, levels and re-coils.
On what kinds of substrates can the Leveltek Stretch Leveling System be used?
The Leveltek system can correct the flatness in coils of stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, brass, copper, high-temperature alloys, galvanized steel, and other ferrous and non-ferrous materials, to make them commercially acceptable.
How is the Leveltek system superior to other stretch leveling systems?

Leveltek’s stretcherleveler has the ability to stretch with the force of 1.25 million pounds, which allows flattening of metals beyond ¼-inch thick, or with yields in excess of 100,000 psi. Even with materials that can be flattened using other methods, our process provides a higher standard of flatness for critical or special surfaces that are:

  • Bright Annealed
  • Polished
  • Painted
  • Patterned
  • Plated/Coated
Does any shrinkage occur in the leveling process?
Every ton or kilo of metal that your customer sends you can be returned. The only measurable effects that Leveltek Stretch Leveling Systems have on the coil are a slight reduction in width, and a slight increase in length.
For what kinds of applications should coils undergo the Leveltek process?
The Leveltek process is ideal for coils that require exceptional flatness in laser cutting, stamping, slit mults, cut-to-length, perforating and burning for the manufacture of products such as cathode plates, pipe and tube, architectural panels, coiled plate, tread plate, refrigeration panels, lithograph plates and food processing equipment.
Where is Leveltek located?
Leveltek is headquartered in Benwood, West Virginia, one hour west of Pittsburgh.
Leveltek's Cut-To-Length Slitting facility is located in LaPorte, IN, just 1.5 hours from Chicago.