High productivity in stainless steel manufacturing with 18-HS mills
HS stands for "Horizontal Stabilization" – in this 18-roll stand, the very thin rolls are supported against lateral buckling. SMS group has developed the 18-HS mill design so that high-strength and stainless steel grades can be produced efficiently. Specifically, in a five-stand tandem cold mill (TCM) in 18-HS design, reductions of up to 70 percent are possible. Even a second run of hard material is no problem. Integrated in a TCM, our 18-HS allows you to set up a full, continuous production route for stainless steel. By using rolling oil, this type of plant produces surface finishes that match cold rolled strip produced in 20-high mills. The 18-HS design is also available in combination with CVC® plus, a technology package for strip profile, contour and flatness control.
Concepts
18-HS mill design in continuous production routes
Setting up a continuous rolling mill for stainless steel strip is a costeffective option, especially if you aim for an annual capacity of more than 400,000 tons. Compared with using individual reversing mills for large production volumes, a tandem mill means lower investment and operating costs.
First in line here is the continuous entry section. It includes these machines: double pay-off reel, crop shear for the strip head end, welder, strip accumulator, and strip cleaning section. Downstream of that, the tandem mill consists of up to five stands in 18-HS design plus a powerful pinch roll unit on the exit side. Also designed for continuous operation, the runout section features a double tension reel.
CVC® plus 18-HS mill
Efficient production of high-strength and stainless steelsIt has been some ten years since SMS group developed the 18-HS mill available in combination with CVC® plus. This design is not only ideal for rolling high strength and stainless steels, but also fully operational in both both reversing mills and tandem mills.
Reversing cold mill (RCM) in 18-HS design
Flexible stainless steel productionKey components of 18-HS roll sets for RCMs are slim laterally supported work rolls. They come in diameters of between 120 and 160 millimeters, depending on the mill stand size. What they have in common is that they are all capable of high reductions. With this mill type even AISI 200, 300 and 400-grade unpickled material can be rolled into high-quality finished strip.
Technology
X-Pro® laser welder
Fast, safe, and successful welding of challenging steel gradesPrecise, fast and reliable. The X-Pro laser welder from SMS group for continuous production of difficult-to-weld steel grades.
Selected References
Electrical and automation systems
Electrical and Automation Systems
Operation and Visualization
The key role of the human elementOur ergonomically designed control stations support the activities of your operating personnel. Included here is our new HMI system which guides them intelligently through the process.
Electrical and Automation Systems
Plug & Work
Time is moneyMany customers around the world have already benefited from Plug & Work for more than 100 new plant and modernization projects.
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Service
Always at your side. Quick and reliable, worldwide service and training for electrical and automation systems.
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Consulting & Training
Building on experienceHowever, not only a service partner for your plants and machines, SMS group is also there for your staff. Furthermore, You can enroll on standardized and individual training programs designed for you by our SMS TECademy. That ensures you strengthen your competence as a plant owner.
Service
Maintenance & Repairs
Whether you require one-off equipment checks, continuous condition monitoring, remote service, or regular plant inspections: our service experts will take care of it all. You can even outsource your complete maintenance operations to us. This ensures excellent plant availability plus best production results.
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Spare parts & Logistics
When the spare parts you need are no longer available or the new generation is not 100% compatible, you risk plant standstills. That's why SMS group constantly monitors the availability of all parts and, where necessary, offers modern alternatives - even for parts from third-party suppliers. This ensures competitiveness and full productivity over the entire life cycle of your plant.
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Upgrades & Modernization
Keep your plant state-of-the-artEven plants "built to last" need to be critically examined from time to time, because markets and production processes are continuously evolving. Together with you, our service experts will find the best revamp options for your requirements. Once again bang up to date, your plants will then be ready to bolster your strong position on the market.
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Contact
Christoph Schwarz
SMS group GmbH
Technical Sales Tandem Cold Rolling Mills
Wiesenstraße 30
57271 Hilchenbach-Dahlbruch
Germany
Phone
: +49 2733 29 1402
Birger Altendorf
SMS group GmbH
Service Cold Rolling Mills
Wiesenstraße 30
57271 Hilchenbach-Dahlbruch
Germany
Phone
: +49 2733 29 2938
Detlef Böttner
SMS group GmbH
Head of Sales Electrics/Automation Cold Rolling Mills
Wiesenstraße 30
57271 Hilchenbach-Dahlbruch
Germany
Phone
: +49 2733 29 1257