Hot Strip Mill: Highest Performance for New and Existing Steel Mills

Global Competence in Hot Rolling

To remain competitive, both new and existing mills must be well-prepared for these challenges. Hot strip mill production is a crucial component of steel manufacturing. Since nearly half of all steel is produced as hot-rolled strip, mills must ensure maximum throughput and availability, along with precise geometrical accuracy and the capability to achieve optimal material properties.

Primetals Technologies offers two advanced solutions for trending endless rolling processing. One is Arvedi ESP, which produces hot strip in a combined, continuous, and uninterrupted casting and rolling process. The other is endless rolling for conventional hot strip rolling mills.

Primetals Technologies has extensive expertise in the designing, manufacturing, installing, and commissioning of hot strip mills and equipment.

The Comprehensive Portfolio Includes

Slab Sizing Press (SSP)
Automatic Width Control (AWC)
Heavy hydraulic edger for roughing mills
Coil box
Crop shear
Laminar cooling system
PowerCooling®
Pinch-roll quick exchange unit
Downcoiler
Sampling station

Additionally, the Portfolio Features Finishing Mills Equipped with Advanced Technologies for Flawless Strip Production

Pair Cross & SmartCrown® Technology for powerful profile and enhanced shape control
Dynamic work roll cooling for control of work roll thermal crown

Digitalization

Automation & Digital Solutions

Automation

Contour and Flatness Optimizer

The Contour and Flatness Optimizer is a sophisticated system designed for precise control of steel strip contour and flatness, meeting the demands of modern steel production.

Speed Drop Expert for Hot Strip Mills

Enhance hot strip mill performance with Speed Drop Expert. Minimize torque peaks, extend equipment lifespan, and improve threading for consistent product quality.

Hot Mill Steering Expert

The Hot Strip Mill Steering Expert is an advanced steel strip steering control for hot strip mills, designed to enhance precision and efficiency in the finishing mill area.

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.

Microstructure Monitor

The Microstructure Monitor is an innovative digital solution for predicting the microstructure of steel in hot strip and plate mills, providing precise and real-time insights into material properties.

Steel Strip Width Controller for Finishing Mills

Achieve precise width control in finishing mills with advanced digital modeling. Enhance product quality, reduce waste, and optimize steel strip production.

ChatterBlock Expert

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

ChatterMon: Vibration Monitoring

Monitor and mitigate mill vibrations with ChatterMon. Enhance safety, product quality, and efficiency in cold rolling mills with real-time detection.

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.

Crop Shear Assistant

Enhance shear operations with AI-powered error detection, real-time alerts, and visual feedback to improve plant efficiency and safety.

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

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