JISCO Commissions Integrated CSP® Hot Strip Mill Line
JISCO Carbon Steel, a global steel producer serving international markets including North America, has commissioned a new integrated CSP®-HSM line at its Jiayuguan facility following an upgrade and expansion project. The new production line combines Compact Strip Production (CSP®) with a hot strip mill (HSM) into a fully integrated system with complete automation. The move increases annual production capacity from 2 million to 4.5 million tons and enhances operational flexibility and stable production performance.
The newly commissioned line integrates CSP® casting and rolling with a newly installed hot strip mill, creating a continuous production route that allows rapid switching between production modes. According to the company, the system enables fast ramp-up and stable rolling performance while maintaining controllable quality from the start of operations. Importantly, the expansion was executed without interrupting ongoing CSP® production.
The upgrade includes the installation of new mechanical equipment and a complete automation package designed to coordinate casting and rolling operations. The automation system supports process control, operational stability, and consistent production results across product grades.
Technology and automation systems for the integrated CSP®-HSM line were supplied by SMS Group, which provided engineering, mechanical equipment, and its X-Pact® automation platform, including models and visualization systems for coordinated line control.
“Bringing the world’s first integrated CSP®-HSM line into production is a strategic leap for JISCO Carbon Steel. We now have the flexibility to align products and processes with customer needs in real time, backed by stable, repeatable quality from day one,” said Mr. Qiao Degao, CEO of JISCO Hongyu New Materials Co., Ltd. “SMS group’s automation technology and disciplined project execution were essential to meeting our schedule and performance targets.”
With the line now in operation, JISCO expands its production capacity and strengthens process integration between casting and hot rolling, positioning the Jiayuguan facility for increased throughput and operational flexibility in the flat steel market.
Press release is available in its original form here.
Main image shows the SMS Group team at JISCO after the successful first coil. Image Credit: SMS Group
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