SMS group wins new order for two PQF® seamless tube plants from Baosteel Steel Pipe in China
Summary
- SMS group to supply the core equipment and level 1 automation for two PQF® tube rolling lines in Ma’anshan, China
- Order covers two PQF® seamless tube plants with design capacities of nearly 1.18 million tons each per year
- Scope includes two PQF® mills, two cone type piercing mills, two stretch reducing mills, CARTAneo process software, and redressing equipment
- First pipe to be produced in Q4/ 2027
SMS group has secured a new order from Baosteel Steel Pipe (Ma’anshan) Science and Technology Co., Ltd. to deliver two PQF® seamless tube rolling lines (PQF®: premium quality finishing) to Ma’anshan, Anhui Province, China. This further solidifies the long-standing partnership between the two companies.
SMS will deliver all core components and automation systems. The scope of supply covers two PQF® seamless tube plants.
The PQF159 includes a cone roll piercing mill CTP1000VD, a seven-inch PQF® BCO mill, and a 350A28 stretch reducing mill (SRM).
The PQF258 comprises a CTP1150VD cone roll piercing mill, a ten-inch PQF® BCO mill, and a 500A20 stretch reducing mill. SMS will also provide two PQF® redressing machines for the PQF® stands and two KR roll groove dressing machines for the SRM stands.
In addition to the mechanical equipment, SMS will supply the complete level 1 automation system, technological measurement system (TMS), and CARTAneo® process technology software. This fully integrated automation solution features the latest advancements in crop end control (CEC), wall thickness control (WTCA and WTCL), as well as comprehensive metrology data analysis throughout the PQF® mills.
PQF® technology enables the plant to run with maximum efficiency, optimized operational costs, and reduced downtimes, while at the same time maintaining high productivity and quality. Compared with legacy seamless tube lines, PQF® plants deliver higher precision and performance, helping Baosteel to achieve its production and quality objectives.
“We are proud to have been selected once again by Baosteel Steel Pipe as a trusted supplier and long-term partner. This important order reflects both the strength of our partnership and the confidence in our technological expertise and seamless pipe solutions. SMS group is committed to deliver outstanding performance, efficiency, and product quality, supporting Baosteel in achieving its ambitious growth and production targets,” says Christian Haferkamp, General Manager Sales & Technology Seamless Tube Plants, SMS group.
SMS group is renowned worldwide for its future-oriented technologies and outstanding service for the metals industry. The company applies its 150 years of experience and its digital know-how to provide the industry continuously with innovative products and processes – even beyond its core business – and generates worldwide sales of around 3.6 billion euros. SMS is the right partner for challenging projects and supports its customers throughout the lifecycle of their plants, enabling profitable and resource-efficient value creation chains. Paving the way for a carbon-neutral and sustainable metals industry is the company’s stated goal. As a global player with German roots, SMS takes responsibility for its more than 13,000 employees.