Beijing, June 2, 2010 -ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, recently announced it has been commissioned to provide a complete range of tailored automation solutions for China's first 3-stand Tandem Cold Mill (TCM) by Shandong Nanshan Aluminum Company. The advanced automation system from ABB will help the local aluminum maker consolidate its industrial leadership in China, especially in the production of quality aluminum can stock.
Tobias Becker, Head of ABB Process Automation Division, North Asia and China said, "Our advanced automation technology is helping China's aluminum fabrication industry adopt state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. As a global leader in automation technology, ABB can leverage its rich expertise and cutting edge technology for its customers in the rolling mill sector. The latest cooperation with Shandong Nanshan Aluminum Company once again demonstrates our industrial strengths."
Song Changming, General Manager of Shandong Nanshan Group Light Alloy Co., Ltd added, "Our successful cooperation on TCM projects over the years proves ABB is a responsible and reliable supplier. We will continue to work closely with ABB and further expand our cooperation scope in the future."
Shandong Nanshan Aluminum Company has adopted state-of-the-art technology in the installation of its 3-stand aluminum TCM. With a designed capacity of 350,000 tons per year, the new mill is among the top facilities in terms of production capacity in China and is scheduled to start operation in 2012. ABB has delivered a complete range of tailored automation solutions, including the automation system, computer system, mathematical models, drives and motors, and instrumentation. In addition, ABB has provided project design and engineering, installation supervision, commissioning and other on site services.
ABB automation solutions enable the TCM to achieve precise strip thickness control, while limiting thickness tolerance within a few micron meters, so as to meet the most critical requirements in can stock production and ensure product quality. Powered by ABB DTC control technology, ABB ACS6000 MV and ACS 800 LV drives ensure precise motor control, improving the dynamic performance and lowering downtime for the TCM. The ABB system also helps customers improve the TCM's operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
ABB rolling mill control technology leads the metal processing industry, especially with regards to aluminum processing. Beginning in the early 1980's, ABB has participated in a number of China's large-scale aluminum processing projects, including the Northeast Light Alloy Company, the Southwest Aluminum Company, and the Ruimin Aluminum Company of Aluminum Corporation of China (Chinalco). Recently, ABB helped Southwest Aluminum Company build China's first 2-stand TCM, as well as the Ruimin Aluminum Company's cold mill project. ABB technology also empowers cold mill projects for Qinghai Ping'an Aluminum Company, Yun'nan Aluminum Company, Datun Company of China Coal Corporation, and Henan Wanji Aluminum Company.
Established in 1993, Shandong Nanshan Aluminum Company is a member of the Nanshan Group. The company's business covers the complete aluminium industrial value chain, spanning energy and power generation, alumina, electrolytic aluminium and aluminium extruded sections production, as well as light alloy founding, hot and cold mills, and foil production. The company's aluminium industrial chain is the shortest such value chain in terms of distance in the world.
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 117,000 people. ABB has a full range of business activities in China, including research and development, manufacturing, sales and services, with 15,300 employees, 30 joint ventures and wholly owned companies, and an extensive sales and service network across 60 cities.
