Feb 24 2006
China Steel Corporation, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, has awarded SMS Demag, Germany, a contract for the supply of an integrated solution comprising the mechanical equipment and automation system for a new electrical-steel annealing and coating line.
Starting in 2007, China Steel Corporation (CSC) will use its new annealing and coating line to produce high-grade silicon steel strip ranging in finish gauges from 0.3 to 0.7 mm and in widths from 600 to 1,300 mm. The flexible line was designed specifically for CSC's process route for the production of non grain oriented electrical steel. At a maximum process speed of 130 m/min, the line's annual capacity is rated for the production of around 200,000 tons. This investment will boost China Steel Corporation's total annual production capacity to 800,000 tons.
The scope of supply will exclusively comprise components designed to the state of the art which specifically satisfy the requirements of electrical steel production. The line will thus guarantee the production of high-quality end products while featuring a high degree of environmental compatibility and economy.
An essential part of the supply will be SMS Demag's integrated electrical equipment and automation system. Starting with the design of the power supply system and extending to the complete drive units including Level 1 and HMI automation system for the complete line as well as our Level 2 for the annealing and coating line and the coil store of the line located next to it – everything will be from a single source!
Production of the first coil is scheduled for June 2007.
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