Two PQF® seamless tube plants from Baosteel Steel Pipe in China
SMS group has secured a new order from Baosteel Steel Pipe (Ma’anshan) Science and Technology Co., Ltd. to deliver two PQF® seamless tube rolling lines (PQF®: premium quality finishing) to Ma’anshan, Anhui Province, China. This further solidifies the long-standing partnership between the two companies.
SMS will deliver all core components and automation systems. The scope of supply covers two PQF® seamless tube plants.
The PQF159 includes a cone roll piercing mill CTP1000VD, a seven-inch PQF® BCO mill, and a 350A28 stretch reducing mill (SRM).
The PQF258 comprises a CTP1150VD cone roll piercing mill, a ten-inch PQF® BCO mill, and a 500A20 stretch reducing mill. SMS will also provide two PQF® redressing machines for the PQF® stands and two KR roll groove dressing machines for the SRM stands.
In addition to the mechanical equipment, SMS will supply the complete level 1 automation system, technological measurement system (TMS), and CARTAneo® process technology software. This fully integrated automation solution features the latest advancements in crop end control (CEC), wall thickness control (WTCA and WTCL), as well as comprehensive metrology data analysis throughout the PQF® mills.
PQF® technology enables the plant to run with maximum efficiency, optimized operational costs, and reduced downtimes, while at the same time maintaining high productivity and quality. Compared with legacy seamless tube lines, PQF® plants deliver higher precision and performance, helping Baosteel to achieve its production and quality objectives.
