Suitable concepts for every requirement
It has been proven that SMS has the competence to design, engineer, erect and put into operation modern cold strip processing lines. Supported by the various specialized companies within the SMS group, which offer equipment and services for annealing lines and galvanizing lines the lines are delivered from a single system supplier.
Line concepts
Hot-Dip Galvanizing line
Continuous Annealing line
Continuous Annealing line
with gas and water cooling
Universal Annealing and
galvanizing line
All purpose line (Annealing, galvanizing, gas cooling, water cooling)
Horizontal Galvanizing line (Prduction of galvanized strip mainly for the construction industry)
Heat-to-Coat galvanizing line
(Pickling and galvanizing of Hot-strip
for several applications)
Technical Highlights
Multi-phase steels, which are high strength and very ductile, are increasingly being used for car components. These high-strength yet easily deformable steels must meet the highest quality requirements for use in automobiles.
Annealing and galvanizing lines from the SMS group are characterized in particular by the excellent quality of the end product, high efficiency and economy, as well as enormous capacities. In recent years various improvements and new technical solutions have been developed, particularly regarding line concepts, furnace technology, galvanizing technology and post-treatment.
In the lines, account is taken of the stringent demands on surface quality. This commences with cleaning, which is followed by surface-friendly annealing, and high-grade coating technologies for the application of a zinc layer, passivation or preserving oils. Advanced annealing and cooling strategies are implemented, together with a skin-pass millstand for targeted post-treatment, in order to achieve outstanding material strengths.
PROBOX® technology
Hot-dip galvanizing of advanced and high-strength steels with high silicon and manganese contentsThe PrOBOx® technology, an easy-to-apply pre-oxidation process offered by SMS group, effectively counteracts wettability problems while galvanizing high-alloyed modern steel grades.
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.
Cleaning technology
Clean surfaces are a necessary pre-condition for high-quality material| Oscillating brushes | › | Longer lifetime, better cleaning |
| High-pressure cleaning | › | No wear and high cleaning effect |
| Smart brush positioning | › | No unnecessary wear |
| Brush-on-brush-concept | › | Effective use of space |
| Intelligent media management | › | Saving of water |
Galvanizing technology
Air-knives for highest surface qualities- Homogenous coating using a minimum metallayer
- Special features allow highest surface qualities (C surfaces) and resource savings
- Stable strip run in the air-knife due to electromagnetic strip stabilizer
A key quality characteristic of the hot-dip galvanizing lines is the accuracy of the coating thickness; complying with narrow coating tolerances means you save zinc and cut production costs.
System supply
Market leading technology from the market leading groupSelected 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.
Electrical and Automation Systems
Service
Always at your side. Quick and reliable, worldwide service and training for electrical and automation systems.
Electrical and Automation Systems
X-Shape Flatness Measurement and Control
High quality strip and increased productivity thanks to precise flatness measurement and control
Service
Service
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.
Service
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.
Service
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.
Downloads
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Ecoplants: Acting Economically – Growing Sustainably
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Furnace technology
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Strip Processing Lines
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Coated furnace rollers
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Maintenance service
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Tower roll cloth for hot-dip galvanizing lines
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Service solutions for rolling mills and process lines
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Low-Voltage Frequency Converter
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X-Shape – Precise flatness measurement and control
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Innovative Solutions for Strip Processing Lines
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Future-proof complete solutions from one source - Electrics and Automation
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X-Pact® High Current
Switched-mode power supply units for electrolytic strip processing
Contact
Walter Timmerbeul
SMS group GmbH
Vice President Electrics/Automation Processing Lines and Furnaces
Eduard-Schloemann-Str. 4
40237 Düsseldorf
Germany
Phone
: +49 211 881 5708
Fax
: +49 211 881 775708
Ronald Genssler
SMS group GmbH
Service Processing Lines
Ohlerkirchweg 66
41069 Mönchengladbach
Germany
Phone
: +49 2161 350 3570
Fax
: +49 211 881-774162
Claas Sachteleben
SMS group GmbH
Technical Sales Processing Lines
Eduard-Schloemann-Str. 4
40237 Düsseldorf
Germany
Phone
: +49 211 881 5216
Fax
: +49 211 881 775216