Medium-Voltage Drives and Motors for Steel Plants and Rolling Mills

Medium-voltage drives and motors for steel plants and rolling mills are integral to modern steel plant operations, addressing critical challenges such as dynamic performance, reliability, and energy efficiency. These systems aim to reduce energy consumption and operational costs. The customizable dimensions of medium-voltage drives and motors enhance flexibility and adaptability. Additionally, their design minimizes the distortion of the supply grid. Combined with a robust and durable construction, these features make them ideal for the various demands of steel plants. Medium-voltage drives and motors from Primetals Technologies provide the power and precision necessary for demanding hot and cold rolling mill operations. They reduce downtime and maintenance, offering reliability and longevity, which leads to cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency.

Medium-voltage drives and motors from Primetals Technologies include synchronous and induction medium-voltage motors, utilizing the full operating range to achieve compact motor sizes for the rolling process. This includes efficient water-cooled medium-voltage source converters. The motors are specifically engineered to endure the harsh environments of rolling mills, maintaining consistent performance even under extreme conditions. Their advanced cooling systems and high-grade insulation materials ensure optimal operation and longevity.

By incorporating advanced technological drive control, these motors perform with the highest precision, which is crucial for improving the quality and consistency of steel products. Additionally, the flexible dimensioning of medium-voltage drives and motors from Primetals Technologies and motors enhances their adaptability for modernization projects. The possibility of multi-drive applications optimizes system integration. The energy-efficient design reduces operational costs and supports sustainable production practices, making them an ideal choice for modern steel plants. Years of drive expertise and process experience are reflected in the advanced design of the drives and motors.

Benefits of Medium-Voltage Drives and Motors

• Enhanced control: achieves precise process control performance, improving the consistency and quality of products
• High longevity: medium-voltage drives and motors from Primetals Technologies are designed to withstand hazardous environments, ensuring long-term durability and extending operational life. They also reduce unexpected downtimes and minimize operating costs.
• Energy efficiency: reduces energy consumption with advanced drive technology and motors according to the highest international efficiency standards
• Customizable design: the flexible drive panel configuration facilitates easy integration into customer plants and e-rooms. Motor construction and placement can be highly adapted according to individual customer needs.
• Cost savings: lower operational costs through optimized design and reduced maintenance needs
• Design expertise: expertise in the steel industry enables the design of motor and drive systems that allow for efficient overall plant and process operation at the optimal working point of motors and drives, ensuring the process runs reliably.

Features of Medium-Voltage Drives and Motors

• Advanced motor control: provide precise speed and torque control to achieve superior product quality
• Efficient cooling: customized cooling systems ensure efficiency and reliability.
• Integrated monitoring: equipped with multiple sensors and evaluation routines for real-time performance tracing (see also ALEX)
• Versatile applications: suitable for all applications in rolling mills and steel plants
• Efficient grouping: efficiently grouped motors minimize the variety of equipment types required, simplifying system complexity.
• Grid-friendly operation: reactive power control and low harmonic distortion of the supply grid, improving overall system reliability and performance
• Heavy-duty design: made to withstand high operational loads and challenging environmental conditions through high-quality materials