AIC, ABB Group and Gerdau celebrated the accomplishment of the Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) attended at the AIC SA site, in São Paulo (Brazil).
Tests were executed both with multidrives ABB ACS880 and then with renewed AC motors, counted for the upcoming modernization of the finishing block technology on the Rod Mill #2 – Two Strands at Gerdau Cosigua steel plant operating in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). The goal of the entire project is focused on replacing out-of-date equipment, upgrading drives and motors thanks to the AIC team’s proven revamping expertise. Greater flexibility, power control and synchronized drive-to-drive communication will be some of the benefits guaranteed by the new configuration.
All the necessary tests were run with an approved procedure and monitored by the client’s team ensuring the most transparent process. All equipment and accessories involved for FAT were certified and registered, in accordance with the procedure.
In a few weeks, the equipment commissioning will be carried out. Further insight into the delivery and installation will be provided.
