X-Pact® Steckel Looper
Mechatronic package for steckel millsChallenges
- Minimization of strip thickness deviation due to tension fluctuation from the drum slot overlaps and minimization of cobles
Solution
- Best mass flow concept between rolls and furnace drum
Technical advantages
- Elimination of tension fluctuation caused by the Steckel furnace drum
- Improved thickness accuracy
- Higher rolling speed
- Higher production of hot strip
- Longer life time of mechanical Equipment
Productivity
- Improved process stability
- Increase of rolling speed by 20 %
- Increase of productivity up to 20 %