As part of the project, both the mechanical equipment and automation systems were renewed, significantly improving the plant’s efficiency and product quality.
The mechanical scope of the modernization included the installation of a new strip press, a fume extraction system, a media system, as well as strip deflectors and emulsion spray headers within the mill. In addition, a comprehensive automation upgrade was carried out, featuring auxiliary control systems to support the new mechanical equipment, a drive unit for the fume extraction system, and integrated safety logic functions.
Higher Quality in Silicon Steel Production
Following the modernization, the plant aims to achieve higher quality levels particularly in silicon steel production. The new flat bed and emulsion filters improve surface cleanliness by enabling more effective removal of impurities from the strip surface. The upgraded strip deflectors contribute to enhanced surface quality by allowing more efficient removal of water and oil. The newly designed fume extraction system, tailored specifically to the plant’s structure, will also help significantly reduce emissions.
The new automation package marks an important step in enabling the mill to meet both current and future market demands. Its model-based flatness control system ensures precise and optimized strip-shape adjustment, delivering superior flatness. The plant has also been prepared for future hardware and software upgrades.
An Integrated Plant Covering the Entire Value Chain
Founded in 1950, ArcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt is an integrated steelworks covering the entire value chain—from ironmaking and steelmaking to hot rolling and cold rolling. With an annual production capacity of 2.4 million tons of crude steel and a workforce of around 2,650 employees, the company is the largest industrial site in Eastern Brandenburg. The plant produces flat steel for the automotive, household appliance and enamel industries.
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