[Actuator Case Study] Continuous Casting Equipment Molten Steel Flow Control Device

Case study of the actuator "HySerpack" without a control valve. The power consumption is about 1/50 of conventional products! A hydraulic drive unit without control valves or piping.

We would like to introduce a case study of our hybrid actuator "HySerpack" installed in the continuous casting equipment molten steel flow control device at Nippon Steel Corporation Fukuyama Steelworks. It is used for controlling the flow of molten steel in the bloom (special steel) continuous casting equipment. The viscosity of molten steel heated to 1600°C is lower than that of water, so very fast responsiveness is required to control its flow. "HySerpack" demonstrates control characteristics that are comparable to or better than conventional servo valves, while the power consumption is approximately 1/50 compared to conventional products, making it a key player in reducing environmental impact. [Effects] - Exhibits control characteristics that are comparable to or better than conventional servo valves. - The level fluctuations of the molten surface are significantly reduced, leading to a 60% decrease in defect rates on the surface of the steel. - Power consumption is approximately 1/50 compared to conventional products. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

basic information

【What is HySerpack】 It is a unit-type hybrid actuator that improves the shortcomings of conventional hydraulic drive systems, making it easy to use and assemble. It eliminates piping, which is a cause of oil leaks, and does not use control valves that lead to complex piping at all. Additionally, it uses an extremely small amount of operating oil, allowing for the use of flammable oils even in hazardous locations, and significantly reduces power consumption. <Advantages> ◎ No hydraulic source equipment, control valves, or piping are needed, so no hydraulic construction is required. ◎ Running costs are drastically reduced with power consumption commensurate with the workload. ◎ Compact, high-functionality, high-output, high-precision, low-noise, and highly efficient, resulting in excellent energy-saving effects. ◎ No cooling wastewater, and waste oil treatment for operating oil is maintenance-free, dramatically reducing environmental impact. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.