Chinese steel producer to install continuous tandem cold mill

Primetals has secured a contract to supply a continuous tandem cold mill (C-TCM) for silicon steel products. The order was placed by a major steel producer in Hebei province, China.

The plant maker will oversee the complete line design and supply of the C-TCM, including automation and advisory services for installation and commissioning.
According to Primetals, the new mill will enable the producer to manufacture high value-added silicon steel products, further strengthening its portfolio.
The so called Hyper UCM features work roll shifting and an optimized combination of work roll and intermediate roll diameters. This design allows operators the use of smaller-diameter work rolls with shifting functionality, which are essential for achieving extremely thin final gauges. In addition, advanced lubrication technologies enable higher reduction rates than conventional cold mills. As a result, the mill can process higher-strength materials into thinner strips, ensuring superior quality and productivity, Primetals says.
Source: Primetals Technologies