steel news

• Modernization package with digital-ready solutions will help to improve efficiency, increase reliability and boost quality at Global Steel Wire's facility in Santander
• ABB's demand-based medium voltage drives will result in optimized power consumption and higher process efficiency
• ABB carried out a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) remotely using augmented reality (AR) during this key metals industry project

• Increased safety through automatic vessel exchange
• Improves operating costs
• Dedusting system with provisions for heat recovery system reduces environmental impacts

Unforeseen bearing failures in production-critical machines and equipment can prove extremely costly in replacement parts, labour and downtime, all of which have a negative impact on bottom-line profitability. This problem becomes worse in contaminated environments, such as those prevalent in steel manufacturing, which is why increasing numbers of steel plants are turning to the advantages offered by NSK’s long-life Super-TF spherical roller bearings. Manufactured from a specially developed, proprietary material, these bearings are able to increase service life and uptime significantly.

• Joint development of integrated solutions for the digitalization of complete scrap yards
• Portfolio enables processing of input materials into a "design scrap" for the production of high-quality end products
• Holistic solution is modular and provides standardized interfaces
• First preliminary projects are already up and running

Steel company SSAB and automotive safety supplier Autoliv have initiated a collaboration to research and develop fossil-free steel components for automotive safety products, such as airbags and seatbelts.

• Reduces energy consumption
• Increases dry dust recycling
• Improves green credentials
• Reduces maintenance requirements

• Final acceptance certificate issued by customer Algoma Steel
• Drive upgrade for downcoiler of direct strip production complex
• Voltage levels required special approval
• Project completed ahead of schedule

Dillinger is rigorously pursuing its strategic path toward achieving the climate targets set in Europe. With its innovative products, the Saarland-based steel company is contributing in important ways to the sustainable generation of renewable energies. To advance the development strategy in this market and strengthen the company’s position, the Dillinger Supervisory Board has approved the Board of Management’s EUR 56.5-million investment proposal to expand production of super heavy plate at Dillinger (Dillingen) as well as production of wind tower foundations, known as monopiles, at the Dillinger subsidiary Steelwind Nordenham.