Metallurgy Cylinder Applications

We create lasting solutions to highly complex hydraulic challenges in metallurgy applications.

The sheer force is impressive: in a plate mill a Van Halteren Technologies custom built cylinder delivers a rolling force of 90,000 kN with a bore up to 1,500 mm. The environment in this industry is harsh and demanding with strong vibrations, high temperatures, dust and pollution. Most of the cylinders are expected to operate for several years in 24/7 operation.

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Special features

Optimum design because of application experience and highly specialized calculation and simulation tools
Piston rod coating with an extremely high wear and corrosion resistance
First class seal- and bearing configuration for harsh and aggressive environment
Special rod sealing and painting for submerged solutions
Manifold block and measuring system integrated in the cylinder design
Integrated piping

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Metallurgy Cylinders

When manufacturing slabs, sheet metal and foils, the key requirement is to accurately maintain the manufacturing tolerance while the rolling mills are in operation. A dynamic hydraulic automatic gauge control system is then essential for the continuous positioning and maintenance of the specified gap between work rolls. With Van Halteren Technologies' large hydraulic cylinders, equipped with an internal MTS measuring system, the highest precision is realized to within a few thousands hundredths of a millimeter. This allows the cylinder to stay accurately positioned, even when experiencing outside disturbances and counter forces.

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Automatic Gauge Control Cylinders

Automatic gauge control cylinders in metallurgy applications are hydraulic or pneumatic devices that precisely adjust the thickness of metal sheets or strips during the rolling process.

Automatic Gauge Control Cylinder	Example
Piston diameter	1.100 mm
Piston rod diameter	950 mm
Stroke length	40 mm
Function	Ensuring gap consistency during hot/cold rolling

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Ladle Turret Cylinders

During continuous casting processes, in which semi-finished billet, bloom or slab is being produced, the teeming ladle plays a vital role in handling the molten metal. The ladle turret facilitates the transportation of the teeming ladles through the mill. Van Halteren Technologies' ladle turret cylinders are designed to withstand operational conditions like high environmental temperatures and massive loads.

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Ladle Turret Cylinders

Automatic Ladle Turret Cylinders in metallurgy applications are essential hydraulic components used to rotate and position ladles filled with molten metal in steelmaking processes.

Ladle turret cylinder	Example
Piston diameter	650 mm
Piston rod diameter	450 mm
Stroke length	645 mm
Function	Lifting / transporting ladles through the mill

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Non Ferrous Casting Cylinders

In foundries where a non-ferrous casting process is being used, liquid metal is poured into a mold. This method is mostly suitable for small to medium sized parts in which complex shapes are formed. When it comes to water cooled billet casting, Van Halteren Technologies' large hydraulic cylinders are used to move the mold. These cylinders operate while submerged in water. Because of their quality coating and durable construction, Van Halteren Technologies large hydraulic cylinders ensure that the metal moulds are lowered at a consistent speed without any slip effects or unnecessary rotation.

In a similar vein, in the pressing industry, hydraulic cylinders play a crucial role in controlling the precise movement and force required to shape and form materials, offering the reliability and precision necessary for efficient pressing operations.

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Non Ferrous Casting Cylinders

Automatic Ladle Turret Cylinders in metallurgy applications are essential hydraulic components used to rotate and position ladles filled with molten metal in steelmaking processes.