en.Wedoany.com Reported - ABB has reached a cooperation agreement with Shagang Group Zhangjiagang Rongsheng Special Steel Co., Ltd. to jointly advance the high-end wire rod transformation and upgrade project. This project aims to optimize the product structure of the bar and wire rod plant. ABB will be responsible for the construction of the electrical control system for the rolling line. By introducing advanced electrical and automation solutions, it will enhance Shagang's manufacturing capability and production efficiency for high-end wire rod, supporting the company's product structure optimization and high-quality development.
Shagang Group is located in Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu Province, China, situated in the core area of the Yangtze River Delta economic belt. It possesses a complete steel production process and is a significant domestic steel production base. Its products include wide and heavy plate, hot rolled coil, high-speed wire rod, etc., widely used in infrastructure, equipment manufacturing, and emerging industries, serving numerous national projects.
Upon completion of this transformation project, the bar and wire rod plant will have the production capacity for multi-variety, high value-added wire rods, covering grades such as medium carbon steel, quality carbon steel, tire cord steel, alloy welding wire steel, and spring steel, better meeting the demands of high-end manufacturing and segmented markets.
ABB provides a complete electrical control solution for the project, covering transformers, drive systems, automation systems, and sensors. The system employs technologies such as PTC clock control, DTC direct torque control, and high-precision flying shear control, combined with intelligent manufacturing solutions, to ensure high-speed, stable rolling rhythm and consistent product quality, with a maximum production speed of up to 120 meters per second.
The project design considers compatibility with existing production lines, utilizing common spare parts to reduce maintenance costs. Through efficient motors and drive systems, it aims to reduce energy consumption while expanding production capacity, achieving a balance between energy savings and efficiency.
Cooperation between ABB and Shagang began in 1999. Over more than twenty years, they have jointly built over ten high-speed wire rod projects, with systems operating well, forming a mature technical communication and service mechanism. This project is scheduled for commissioning in January 2027. ABB will dispatch a professional team to participate throughout the process, ensuring high-quality delivery.
The implementation of this project will strengthen Shagang's manufacturing capabilities in the high-end wire rod field, promote high-quality development in the industry, and deepen ABB's application of high-end automation solutions in the steel industry.
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