Comprehensive service solutions for bright bar processing lines

Bright bar processing is central to precision manufacturing, where reliability and efficiency are essential. Since 1929, when Schumag supplied its first combined drawing machine to a German steel producer, the brand has been synonymous with engineering excellence. Today, the legacy continues under the SMS group brand, which integrated Schumag and Kieserling into its global service structure back in 2015. This integration enabled SMS to offer service support for these renowned brands, ensuring high availability levels and optimal equipment performance throughout the lifecycle of its bright bar processing lines. 

SMS group’s comprehensive service portfolio includes spare parts, maintenance, training, repairs, emergency support, and upgrades/modernizations. These services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each customer, minimizing downtimes and maximizing productivity. SMS group’s OEM expertise guarantees the long-term reliability and efficiency of the equipment, providing solutions that enhance the longevity of machinery and reduce the need for maintenance. 

One of the key strengths of SMS group lies in comprehensive modernization solutions, which seamlessly integrate innovative technologies across various bright bar processing stages. For example, the coil preparation process has been revolutionized to allow coil changes without interrupting ongoing production, supported by sophisticated safety systems such as pay-offs and manipulators that ensure continuous, smooth operation. Similarly, upgrading peeling lines involves the introduction of pre-assembled, quality-checked infeed unit synchronization systems that restore peeler performance and help avoid unexpected downtimes, complemented by readily available replacement assemblies for entry guides to address wear or breakdowns promptly. In the field of straightening lines, hydraulic diameter adjustment technology enhances the process by delivering a constant straightening force through precise roll gap and force regulation; this innovation eliminates the need for mechanical drives and allows existing WRP machines to be retrofitted, thereby improving manufacturing performance while reducing maintenance requirements. Customized roll contours ensure optimal performance for both new and refurbished straightening rolls. The modernization strategy also covers grinding machines, exemplified by the RSM 60 program, which refurbishes units by removing hydraulic components for easier maintenance and integrating pre-assembled modules driven by Siemens motors, significantly boosting machine functionality and efficiency. Moreover, in copper tube processing, SMS ensures high plant availability levels by offering targeted modernization services and spare parts that maintain operational efficiency while extending equipment longevity.

SMS also offers modern control system upgrades, such as the Siemens S7-TIA, which enhance production security and reduce downtimes. Our expertise extends beyond bright bar processing to include drawing lines, peeling lines, straightening lines, grinding lines, and copper tube drawing, delivering innovative solutions tailored to diverse production needs.

Since 2017, SMS group’s technical service for bright bar equipment provides comprehensive support for Schumag, Kieserling, and SMS plants worldwide. Customers have benefited from quick and flexible assistance during planned and unplanned downtimes, tailored repair concepts, and advanced modernization strategies that enhance production efficiency. SMS group offers more than services: We are our customers’ strategic partner, dedicated to ensuring the success of bright bar processing lines. With a legacy rooted in innovation and a future driven by cutting-edge solutions, SMS is committed to help customers achieve operational excellence.