Aluminum Cold Rolling Mill: High-Precision Mill for Breakdown and Finishing

Aluminum Cold Rolling Mills: Solutions for High-Precision Rolling

From transport to construction, packaging to automotive, each end market for flat rolled aluminum presents its own set of production challenges. The aluminum cold rolling mill portfolio from Primetals Technologies provides the optimum equipment, correct mill setup, and control systems crucial for meeting exacting quality requirements. The company's online modeling solutions feature fully integrated process control, automation, and drive systems, delivering exceptional rolling results and enabling tight tolerance strip production with maximum yield.

The aluminum cold rolling mill portfolio from Primetals Technologies comprises:

Breakdown mills
Thin-strip mills
Tandem mills (two, three, and four-stand)

Offering both 4-high and 6-high mill stand designs, Primetals Technologies provides an extensive range of proven technologies for greenfield sites and modernizations of existing mills, tailored to meet specific rolling needs. The online process models connect to a fully integrated process control and automation drive system to optimize the rolling process.

Performance Actuators

Performance actuators offered with aluminum cold rolling mills enhance mill production, coil yield, strip flatness, and quality. These include:

Universal Crown Control Mill (UC-MILL) for excellent strip flatness and surface quality
Integral Solenoid Valve (ISV) spray system for improved profile and flatness control
Hot Edge Induction System maximizes coil yield and eliminates flatness errors
Short coil handling time increases mill availability
Edge Wipe unit removes edge beads to improve strip dryness
Interstand cooling for tandem mill solutions increases rolling speed
Schneider Coolant Filtration maximizes mill availability and minimizes waste
Heavy-duty Air Bearing ShapeMeter (ABSM) roll provides a highly sensitive solution for accurate flatness feedback
Vapor Shield fume cleaning and rolling oil recovery reduces harmful emissions, improving environmental credentials
Wireless roll bearing temperature measurement provides continuous monitoring of roll stack bearings during operation, enabling fast roll change times
ALEX (Asset Life Expert), condition monitoring assistant to keep the mill fully functional

Digitalization

Automation & Digital Solutions

Automation

Flatness Expert

Achieve superior strip flatness and operational efficiency with the Flatness Expert. Enhance product quality, reduce defects, and optimize cold rolling processes.

Roll Eccentricity Expert for Steel Strip

Eliminate roll eccentricity and enhance strip thickness quality. Improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize maintenance with advanced roll control.

Coil Eccentricity Expert

Improve strip quality and prevent defects with Coil Eccentricity Expert. Compensate coil eccentricity at all speeds for consistent performance and operational efficiency.

Contactless Shape Monitor

Achieve precise flatness control with the Contactless Shape Monitor. Ensure high-quality rolled strips, reduce scrap, and enhance productivity.

Energy Management System

The energy management system enhances operational efficiency through predictive algorithms to optimize energy use at ironmaking plants, steel plants and rolling mills.

Energy Peak Optimizer

The Energy Peak Optimizer increases operational efficiency through intelligent predictive control, supports the transition towards greener production practices, and optimizes energy consumption by storing energy during low-demand times.

ChatterBlock Expert

Eliminate third-octave chatter in cold rolling mills with ChatterBlock Expert. Boost productivity, enhance product quality, and maximize mill speed.

Digitalization

Central Operation Cockpit

Streamline steel plant operations with real-time monitoring, automated alerts, and advanced tools for safety, efficiency, and consistent quality.

ALEX: Asset Life Expert

Monitor condition, detect failures early, and optimize maintenance with Asset Life Expert (ALEX) for steel plants.

Coil Identification Assistant

Boost productivity and quality with automated coil ID recognition using OCR and machine learning for seamless operations across mills and coil yards.

Modular Coil Shuttle System

The Modular Coil Shuttle System (MCS) is an innovative solution designed to enhance the efficiency of coil transport systems within rolling mills.

Through-Process Quality Control

Ensure top-quality steel production with TPQC. Leverage real-time data, predictive analytics, and defect prevention for enhanced efficiency and precision.

MAT: Maintenance Asset Technology

Leverage advanced Maintenance Asset Technology (MAT) to optimize equipment performance, reduce downtime, and improve operational efficiency.

Electrification

High-Voltage Power Supply

High-Voltage Power Supply for Steel and Aluminum Plants

Medium-Voltage Power Supply

Medium-Voltage Power Supply, Substations, and Transformers

Medium-Voltage Drives and Motors

The customizable dimensions of medium-voltage drives and motors enhance flexibility and adaptability. Additionally, their design minimizes distortion of the supply grid. Combined with a robust and durable construction, these features make them ideal for the various demands of steel plants.

Digital Power Substation

Optimize energy use and reliability with the Digital Power Substation. Leverage real-time analytics, predictive maintenance, and scalable architecture for steel and aluminum plants.

Low-Voltage Drives and Motors

With various applications throughout the steel industry, low-voltage drives and motors enhance product quality and ensure optimal plant productivity.

Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM)

The static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) is a power quality and harmonics management system that enhances steel plant energy performance, reduces operational expenses, and ensures compliance with IEC and utility standards.

Services

Automation Migration for Rolling Mills

Upgrade rolling mill operations with advanced software migration solutions to enhance efficiency, reliability, scalability, and cybersecurity.

Automation System Maintenance & Optimization Service

Optimize rolling mill software with expert maintenance services. Enhance performance, reduce downtime, and save costs with tailored solutions.

Electrics & Automation Spares for Rolling Mills Webshop

Ensure uninterrupted rolling mill operations with our webshop. Access spare parts, transparent pricing, and tailored solutions for seamless production.

Automation Service Contracts for Steel Producers

Ensure seamless operations with tailored automation service contracts. Minimize downtime, optimize performance, and keep systems updated throughout your plant’s lifecycle.

Digitalization