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graded handling capability represent a
significant improvement over the previ-
ous installation, ensuring safer and more
efficient coil-yard operations.

Designed with future automation in
mind, the cranes are ready for integra-
tion with the Danieli Yard Management
System (DYMS), enabling development
of fully automatic coil-handling opera-
tions.

Thanks to the modernization project,
NS–SUS will benefit from increased pro-
duction capacity, improved operational
safety, higher reliability and readiness for
future digitalized coil-yard management.

COOLING CHAMBER SUCCESSFULLY

REVAMPED AT COGNE ACCIAI SPECIALI

The Danieli intervention improves efficiency and simplifies maintenance at Aosta Works, Italy

ogne Acciai Speciali awarded roller modules, new hoods engineered component durability and extending
Danieli Service a modernization to improve heat containment and service life. In addition, the support
Cproject for its plant in Aosta, Italy, simplify operation and maintenance. It structure of the oscillating benches
to upgrade the cooling chamber of the also includes new extraction guides for was optimized to enhance oscillation
continuous casting machine for special all operational electromagnetic stirrers performance and overall casting stability.
steel blooms. across the various casting lines.
The entire modernization was
The primary objective of this intervention By relocating all mechanical components successfully executed during a four-week
was to improve machine efficiency and outside the wet zone, the upgraded caster summer shutdown, ensuring seamless
facilitate maintenance activities. configuration significantly simplifies integration with existing equipment and
maintenance activities while improving rapid return to operation.
The scope of supply included the design
and installation of a new stainless-steel
cooling chamber in the caster’s mobile
curved zone, fully covering the wet area
affected by secondary spray cooling. The
chamber was preassembled at Danieli
workshops and partially delivered to the
plant in a pre-mounted arrangement,
enabling fast installation and minimizing
on-site activities during the shutdown.

As part of the revamping, a new central
supporting structure was installed to
sustain all fixed curved sections of the
caster. This structure integrates new

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