Key Applications of Hydraulic Cylinders in Steel Plants

1. Continuous Casting Machines (CCM)

   • Hydraulic cylinders are crucial in continuous casting, where they control the mold oscillation, which improves the quality of steel billets, blooms, or slabs as they are formed. Precise cylinder control ensures consistent casting speed and reduces surface defects.

2. Rolling Mills

   • Cylinders in rolling mills apply force on rollers to shape and reduce the thickness of steel sheets, bars, or rods. They control rolling pressure, alignment, and gap adjustments, allowing for the precise thickness and shape of steel products.

3. Forging Presses

   • Hydraulic forging presses use high-pressure cylinders to form large steel parts and components, like shafts and gears. This requires cylinders that can withstand extreme force and temperature variations.

4. Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF)

   • In electric arc furnaces, hydraulic cylinders are used to lift and tilt the furnace for slag removal and to position electrodes. They endure extreme heat and must operate reliably to ensure safe furnace operation.

5. Ladle Turrets and Tundish Carts

   • Hydraulic cylinders control the positioning and movement of ladle turrets and tundish carts, which hold and transfer molten steel. This requires high-precision cylinders to ensure stable and accurate pouring.

6. Scrap Handling and Shearing Machines

   • Hydraulic cylinders operate in scrap-handling equipment and shearing machines, which cut or compress scrap metal for recycling or melting. The cylinders used here must be robust to withstand abrasive materials and high impact forces.

7. Coke Oven Pusher Machines

   • Coke oven pushers use hydraulic cylinders to push out coke (a fuel derived from coal) from the ovens. The cylinders must endure high temperatures and corrosive environments.