Benteler to upgrade seamless tube plant

Benteler Steel/Tube, a leading manufacturer of seamless and welded tubes, has placed an order with SMS to upgrade its seamless tube mill in Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus, Germany, with the advanced Carta neo SRM Technology System. The replacement of the existing system with state-of-the-art hardware and upgraded software is aimed at ensuring operational efficiency and high product quality.

According to SMS, Carta neo SRM is an advanced technological system designed for automating the complex stretch-reducing process in seamless tube mills. It features modern hardware and software architecture, including the latest crop end control (CEC) and wall thickness control (WTC) functions, developed to improve the yield, wall thickness performance, and operational efficiency of seamless tube mills. The upgrade from the previous Carta system to the Carta neo SRM system ensures the future availability of the system by replacing discontinued hardware and software components, addressing the issue of scarce spare parts and support for the existing system. Additionally, it will provide Benteler with simplified access to the system via various client options (PC, tablet, etc.) through its browser-based architecture. The project will also incorporate customized adaptations to optimize the operation of the stretch-reducing mill (SRM) with the downstream flying saw, SMS says.
The  system features planning and process modules for installation on a virtual server and a redundant, real-time system based on SMS’ X-Pact system. According to SMS, enhancing the mill’s efficiency and product quality will allow Benteler to continue serving the demanding automotive, energy, and industrial markets with superior quality products. The project is expected to be completed by Q3 2025.
Source: SMS group