Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel, a leading manufacturer of reinforcing steel grades, has announced that it has begun upgrading the eight-strand concast continuous caster at its facility in Sohar Port, Oman, in bid to meet increasing demand from the construction industry.
This modernisation strengthens the long-standing relationship between Jindal Shadeed and German group SMS, renowned worldwide for its future-oriented technologies and outstanding service for the metals industry.
By leveraging SMS expertise, Jindal Shadeed will be able to enhance its production capabilities, expand its product portfolio, and meet the growing demand for SBQ products across the global market.
The upgrade focuses on enabling Jindal Shadeed to produce new sections (180 SQ and 200 SQ) that cater to the construction industry, said the statement from SMS.
The scope of supply includes section-related mechanical components, Constir-MEMS stirrer, and Conflow stopper control boxes, integrated with advanced automation systems.
The Constir Mold Stirrer is an electromagnetic stirring system that improves the homogeneity of the molten steel during solidification, thereby reducing any defects. This results in fewer rejections and higher yield.
The Conflow Stopper Control enables precise control of the steel flow into the mold, ensuring consistent casting speeds and reducing variations in billet dimensions. This enhances operational reliability and minimises downtimes.
According to SMS, the package includes advanced automation systems that provide real-time monitoring and control, reducing human error and ensuring consistent product quality.
These proven technological solutions are designed to equip Jindal Shadeed with the process know-how and technical expertise needed to meet stringent market demands for superior quality and dimensional accuracy, it stated.
The upgraded Concast billet caster is scheduled to go into operation by the end of 2025, thus building on the successful commissioning of the plant’s original setup in 2017.-TradeArabia News Service
