Slab Casting

As a pioneer in slab casting technology, Primetals Technologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated equipment and system solutions designed to deliver high productivity, rapid start-ups, short ramp-up times to full production, and maximum casting flexibility. Compact and modularly designed slab casting machines from Primetals Technologies, proven in over 500 installations worldwide, stand out for their advanced technological packages and top-quality casting equipment and components. Tailored solutions can be developed to meet specific customer needs, ranging from minor component upgrades to full turnkey slab caster projects. The ability to cast a wide range of steel grades, slab thicknesses, and slab widths on the same machine enables producers to adapt to shifting market demands quickly. By leveraging advanced technological packages and adhering to the Connect & Cast® principle, Primetals Technologies ensures the shortest start-up times in the industry.

The modular solution approach effectively meets all technological requirements and customer demands, whether for new or existing slab casters, and supports the production of carbon, stainless, and special steel grades.

Consistently achieving high slab quality while maximizing production efficiency is a constant challenge. Internal quality defects, such as inclusions, cracks, and centerline segregation, can impact the final product's strength and workability. Surface quality issues, including surface cracks, uneven thickness, and breakouts, can cause significant yield losses. Continuous casting machines from Primetals Technologies address these challenges with a holistic approach to optimizing slab casting operations.

The DynaPhase system calculates temperature-dependent material properties, optimizing the slab casting process for various steel grades. The integration of LiquiRob enhances safety and efficiency by automating hazardous tasks. The advanced and precise LevCon mold level control offers Autostart and promotes reduced deviations while improving product consistency. By continuously monitoring and analyzing the mold condition, Mold Expert predicts potential issues like breakouts and enables preventative maintenance, minimizing downtime.

The Dynacs 3D system provides a dynamic secondary cooling model with a three-dimensional temperature profile, ensuring stable strand surface temperatures even under transient casting conditions. Additionally, the DynaGap Soft Reduction® 3D ensures fully dynamic thickness control, minimizing centerline segregation and improving internal strand quality. The Single Roll DynaGap for Soft and Hard Reduction provides optimal thickness reduction, ensuring superior internal quality and reduced center porosity.

ShapeMon provides real-time measurement of speed, length, and cross-section, ensuring accurate product dimensions.

Benefits of the Slab Casting Solutions

• Superior slab quality: advanced technologies ensure consistent, defect-free slabs
• Increased efficiency: optimized processes reduce downtime and enhance production rates
• Enhanced safety: robotic solutions and automated controls improve operator safety
• Cost savings: reduced repair costs and efficient use of materials lower overall production expenses
• Flexibility: customizable features allow for adaptation to various steel grades and production requirements