VAICON Drive Damper

The VAICON Drive Damper is a revolutionary vibration dampening system for steelmaking converters, specifically designed to tackle the characteristic converter vibrations caused by the side injection of process gases, particularly in AOD converter steelmaking. These vibrations can negatively impact the bearings, gears, and foundation. The patented VAICON Drive Damper effectively dissipates vibrational energy, significantly reducing converter vibrations during the blowing process.

The VAICON Drive Damper is a passive vibration dampening system for steelmaking converters, installed in parallel to the torsion bar, which allows for a tremendous reduction in vibrations during the operation of AOD converters and other converters equipped with bottom blowing. By reducing vibrations by more than 50%, this vibration dampening system for steelmaking converters enhances utility by minimizing mechanical fatigue and extending the lifespan of bearings, gears, and converter equipment. This improvement leads to reduced maintenance efforts and enhances overall safety due to decreased converter vibrations.

The VAICON Drive Damper addresses key challenges faced by steel experts, such as the negative effects of converter vibrations on equipment and the need for frequent maintenance. By significantly reducing vibrations, this vibration dampening system for steelmaking converters offers benefits like extended equipment lifespan, reduced maintenance requirements, and improved operational safety. Relevant job functions within a steel plant that would benefit from this product include maintenance engineers, equipment operators, and safety managers, particularly in production units like AOD converters and special converters with bottom blowing.

Benefits of the VAICON Drive Damper

• Vibration load and amplitude reduced by more than 50%
• Extension of service part lifetime
• Hydraulic damper installed parallel to torque support
• Patented solution, ideal for upgrade
• Robust and maintenance-friendly design
• Easily adjustable damping behavior