To achieve its aim of optimizing energy consumption by utilizing the most advanced drive systems for linear axes, SMS group employs electrohydraulic direct drives for the rolling axes with rolling forces up to 10,000 kN. Major benefits for ring rolling machines of type RAW-EH equipped with this innovative drive technology include:

• Lower investment costs
• Reduced operating costs thanks to lower energy consumption
• Lower noise emissions
• Less space required for the machine and its ancillary equipment
• Shorter erection and commissioning times