Looking at Steel

Synopsis

The British steel industry in action. Commencing with open cast mining of iron ore, shows each stage of the main manufacturing processes that are required to produce steel for industry as sheet, rod, billet, section and rail. Describes the ways in which modern technology shapes the demand for new steels and the part that electronics and computers play in the process.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 17 min.

Year of production

1971

Availability

Free loan (2005)

Uses

Introductory courses.

Subjects

Technology

Keywords

iron and steel industries; iron ore; mining; steelmaking

Credits

Director

A Pendry

Producer

J Carr

Production Company

Name

World Wide Pictures

Sponsor

Name

British Steel Corporation

Notes

From 1995 distribution by Education Distribution Service

Distributor

Name

Education Distribution Service

Email

info@edist.co.uk

Phone

01795 427614

Fax

01795 474871

Address

Education House, Drywall Estate
Murston
Sittingbourne, Kent
ME10 3RL