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Siemens now also modernizes basic automation in the hot strip mill at Aluminium Norf

Together with Aluminium Norf GmbH (Alunorf), located in Neuss, Germany, Siemens Metals Technologies will modernize the complete basic automation of hot strip mill no. 2. This involves converting the initial Simadyn-D-based equipment installed in 1994 to Simatic TDC without disrupting production. Siemens had previously received an order to modernize the main drives. The conversion work …

Modernization reduces melting times and energy consumption: Siemens receives final acceptance certificate for electric arc furnace at Outokumpu, Finland

Outokumpu Oy, a Finnish steelmaker, issued Siemens Metals Technologies in April with the final acceptance certificate for electric arc furnace no. 1 in the Tornio Stainless Steel Works. Siemens had equipped the furnace with a hydraulic system among other items. This has enabled the melting time to be reduced by around two minutes per melt, …

Siemens develops converter suspension system with improved design: Simetal Conlink 2.0 offers maximum robustness with minimum space requirements

With the newly developed Simetal Conlink 2.0, Siemens Metals Technologies offers steelmakers an especially robust converter suspension system with minimum space requirements. Eight links arranged in optimized positions connect the converter vessel to the trunnion ring. This ensures uniform support for the vessel at each of the suspension points. At the same time, stress caused …

Siemens extends its range of solutions for pickling plants

Siemens Metals Technologies has acquired the know-how for acid regeneration from Acreg Process Technology GmbH, Vienna, Austria, thus extending its portfolio for pickling plants in the steel industry. Aashish Gupta, who is responsible for the worldwide continuous casting und rolling mill business at Siemens Metals Technologies, explained, “By acquiring proven technologies of plants for regenerating …