
Monitors hot rolling mill water quality with sensors and digital insights to reduce defects, extend asset life, and boost reliability.
Vendor
Ecolab
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Ecolab® Rolling Mills IQ™ addresses mechanical, operational, and chemical issues in hot rolling mills that lead to water quality problems, reduced production efficiency, and shortened equipment lifespan. The system utilizes real-time oil and turbidity sensors within the cooling circuit to continuously monitor water quality and asset performance, enabling proactive maintenance strategies. By integrating advanced sensor data with ECOLAB3D™ digital insights, automated chemical treatment, and on-site expertise, Rolling Mills IQ aims to decrease defects, prolong the life of critical assets, and enhance overall operational reliability. Key benefits include reduced downtime from slippage and cobbles, improved process safety, fewer repairs or replacements for descale pumps, decreased steel quality defects due to nozzle clogging, and extended life for components like sand filters and cooling towers.
Features & Benefits
- Real-time Monitoring: Employs oil and turbidity sensors to continuously track water quality and asset performance in cooling circuits.
- Proactive Maintenance Enablement: Facilitates early detection of issues, allowing for timely interventions and preventing major failures.
- Integrated Digital Insights: Combines sensor data with ECOLAB3D™ digital insights for comprehensive analysis and decision-making.
- Automated Chemical Treatment: Automates chemical dosing to maintain optimal water quality and protect equipment.
- Extended Asset Life & Reduced Defects: Helps reduce defects, prolong the lifespan of critical assets like descale pumps, sand filters, and cooling towers.