Rolling mill modernization continues at Aceros Arequipa, Perù

Corporacion Aceros Arequipa named Danieli to install two additional roughing mill stands as the second phase of the contract to upgrade the mill. This additional equipment will allow the increase of billet sizes to 160 mm square and improve product yield as well as mill utilization.

The equipment is already designed to roll 180-mm square billets as part of the third phase of the modernization, coming into force by September 2019.

The supply includes one horizontal and one vertical 6548 cartridge-type stands with the relevant lubrication and hydraulic valves bench.

Danieli Automation will supply electrical equipment and integrate the L1 system.

Start-up is planned for Q2 2020.