High performance rolling for efficient production of advanced steel grades
The production of high quality strip in volumes of up to 2.5 million tons per year poses an enormous challenge. Perfect for such an operation are SMS group tandem cold mills - our powerful flagships in the cold rolling sector. You can operate them in either batch or continuous mode as CTCM (Continuous Tandem Cold Mill). Optionally, it's possible to arrange them as coupled pickling line/tandem cold mills (PL/TCM). The large number of plants we have built, especially for very wide strips, reflects the trust our customers worldwide place in our proven plant technology. We constantly improve our cold rolling technology, so you can also produce the latest material grades accurately and cost-effectively.
Concepts
Pickling line/tandem cold mill (PL/TCM)
Central to the PL/TCM is the direct coupling of pickling and rolling. This ensures a continuous production flow. The main units on the entry side are: a pay-off reel, laser welding machine, tension leveler, turbulence pickling line, and several horizontal strip accumulators. Next in line is the mill section consisting of several mill stands in CVC® plus design and a continuous exit section with drum shear, double or carousel reel, and the inspection unit "Rotary Inspect".
Continuous tandem cold mill (CTCM)
What defines the continuous tandem mill (CTCM) is a continuous entry section featuring a pay-off unit, welding machine, and strip accumulator. All this is necessary to ensure an unbroken production flow. Typical exit-side installations are also here the drum shear, as well as a tension reel and the inspection unit "Rotary Inspect".
Tandem cold mill (TCM)
Designs for high productionCrucial for large batch sizes is a continuous production flow. Further benefits for you are smooth production flow, low roll wear, high yield, and consistent product quality.
Especially in Europe, America, and Russia, there are many batch TCM in operation. That's no surprise, because this mill type offers considerable advantages and makes production planning flexible. To increase the yield, we have developed a number of trend-setting technical features in recent years. Included here is our threading assistance system TRC®. Using our engineering expertise, we offer you customized, efficient greenfield or revamp designs to ensure you get the most out of your mill. Needless to say, we can easily retrofit all our newly developed features.
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.
X-Roll® Oil Bearing
Hydrodynamic roll-neck bearings from SMS group are highly advanced and elementary components of modern rolling mill technology. That's because they support the load-bearing backup rolls. Even under extremely tough operating conditions, they ensure long roll service life and minimal maintenance outlay. This is how roll-neck bearings contribute substantially to meeting the high requirements for optimal final strip geometry.
Selected References
Videos
Pickling Line Tandem Cold Mill of JSW Steel Ltd.
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.
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.
Service
X-Roll® Oil Bearing
For more reliability, safety and efficiencySMS group has banked 60 years of experience supplying all generations of oil film bearings to rolling mills in the steel and non-ferrous industry worldwide. Today, you can identify our modern and cost-effective roll neck bearings by the SMS group trademark. TEST TEST
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A new steel plant complex for SDI
Contact
Christoph Schwarz
SMS group GmbH
Technical Sales Tandem Cold Rolling Mills
Wiesenstraße 30
57271 Hilchenbach-Dahlbruch
Germany
Phone
: +49 2733 29 1402
Detlef Böttner
SMS group GmbH
Head of Sales Electrics/Automation Cold Rolling Mills
Wiesenstraße 30
57271 Hilchenbach-Dahlbruch
Germany
Phone
: +49 2733 29 1257
Birger Altendorf
SMS group GmbH
Service Cold Rolling Mills
Wiesenstraße 30
57271 Hilchenbach-Dahlbruch
Germany
Phone
: +49 2733 29 2938