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SMS Siemag to Modernize DanSteel Heavy-Plate Mill

04/14/2011 - DanSteel A/S has awarded an order to SMS Siemag, Germany, for the comprehensive modernization of its heavy-plate mill in Fredericksvaerk, Denmark.

DanSteel A/S has awarded an order to SMS Siemag, Germany, for the comprehensive modernization of its heavy-plate mill in Fredericksvaerk, Denmark.
 
The order comprises the supply of a new 4.2-meter heavy-plate stand and a new hot-plate leveler, as well as the renewal of the conveying facilities and the pertaining X-Pact® electrical and automation package. The revamp will take place in autumn 2012.
 
The new hot-plate leveler, which has a leveling force of 29 MN, is designed for plates between 5 and 100 mm in thickness and in widths up to 4,200 mm. It replaces DanSteel's 3.6-meter mill stand from the 1960s. It will be Europe's second heavy-plate stand to be equipped with CVC® plus technology. The mill stand, which has a maximum rolling force of 80 MN, will also possess hydraulic roll-gap adjustment systems and equipment for work-roll bending.
 
In the electrical and automation field, SMS Siemag’s supply scope comprises the X-Pact level-1 and level-2 systems, the power supply, drive technology and the engineering for the new hardware and software components. The automation equipment will be set up beforehand in the SMS Siemag test fields and then tested in accordance with the proven Plug & Work concept. In addition, SMS Siemag will dismantle the old systems and completely install and commission the new equipment.
 
The DanSteel modernization is one of the largest investments in a European heavy-plate mill during the last few years. With the modernization, DanSteel intends to extend its product range and improve the product quality. At the same time, it will also establish the preconditions for a production increase to be realized later.
 
SMS Siemag AG is a company of the SMS group, which is, under SMS Holding GmbH, a group of companies internationally active in plant construction and mechanical engineering for the steel and nonferrous metals industry. It comprises the two Business Areas SMS Siemag and SMS Meer. In 2010, some 9000 employees worldwide generated a turnover of EUR 3.1 billion.