ArcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt launches hot strip mill automation platform
ArcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt has produced the first coil after upgrading the automation solution at its hot-rolling mill. It is the first mill be fully equipped with Primetals’ latest state-of-the-art automation platform, Kallanish hears from the technology supplier.
The implementation was carried out during scheduled maintenance periods in two steps for the finishing mill and coiler area, and the roughing mill, respectively. With the new automation equipment and software, operators at the hot-rolling mill now benefit from higher availability, according to Primetals.
During the migration, core functions remained in operation, allowing operators and maintenance staff to immediately navigate the software with ease. The automation devices were mainly installed in the former system’s control cabinets, resulting in a short and swift implementation period. Joint preparations and top-level performance of the automation platform were key factors in bringing the plant back to normal production in a short time, Primetals notes.
Christian Koehl Germany
