Arvedi AST, a major European stainless steel manufacturer, entrusted Fives with an upgrade of its cold annealing and pickling line to increase production efficiency and throughput for future demand in the food, chemical, construction, and automotive industries.
To increase line productivity and eliminate the current limitations of the furnace when transitioning between different products, Fives proposed installing cutting-edge technology to ensure a more balanced flow throughout the production chain.
CELES EcoTransFlux™ – a transverse flux induction heater – is a very compact system designed for very rapid heating at extremely high temperatures, even for non-magnetic steel grades. This rapid heating technology, when added to the annealing section, will speed up the process and enable an additional output of more than 16% for certain products. Induction technology is also environmentally friendly, as it significantly reduces NOx and CO2 emissions.
Virtuo™-L, a thermal process solution will be installed to decrease fuel consumption and improve mechanical properties through precise transition management. The direct benefits include a reduction in coil rejections by more than 5% and improved heating management, resulting in lower gas consumption.