SIMETALCIS LiquiRob for BOF    Robot-aided measuring and sampling at sublance

Demands for modern steel production are high productivity, production flexibility and product quality. Robots are common in operation in many industries. Now, Siemens VAI introduces a robot suitable for the harsh operation conditions and rough environment at casters, secondary metallurgical plants, converters and also EAFs. Our answer to these demands is an extremely fast Siemens VAI robot, which replaces completely manipulator in handling with sublance samples including cartridge replacement.

SIMETALCIS LiquiRob The challenge Fast and flexible handling of sublance probes frequently is a major challenge because of lack of space, rough conditions, etc. Particularly upgrades of existing devices or new implementations at existing BOF plants have to cope with difficulties of this kind.

Our solution

With SIMETALCIS LiquiRob Siemens VAI provides a highly flexible robot-aided sublance handling solution that gives you the flexibility and the reliability needed to ensure uninterrupted, fail-safe and controlled BOF steel production. Maximum flexibility Flexibility in movement: With its 6-axis movement, the SIMETALCIS LiquiRob may be applied even under extremely tight space conditions. Consequently, very short cycle times can be achieved. Furthermore, the SIMETALCIS LiquiRob is a perfect upgrade solution for existing plants. Flexibility in measuring: Due to its high degree of flexibility, the SIMETALCIS LiquiRob can be used for handling various kinds of cartridges, without any major modifications. Low maintenance costs The SIMETALCIS LiquiRob is a proven, matured system and is virtually maintenance-free. The maintenance cycles are significantly longer when compared to those of conventional manipulators. To protect it from dust and heat, the robot is covered with a special fabric. Ease of use During most of its operating time, the SIMETALCIS LiquiRob needs no operator interaction because the system is controlled by a state-of-the-art automation system. A Siemens HMI guarantees easy handling and short learning time. Additional features The SIMETALCIS LiquiRob recognizes defective cartridges and sorts them out before carrying out any measurement, thus avoiding time-consuming measurement errors. Furthermore it is also possible to check the contact rod position, so the availability of the system is guaranteed.

Good reasons for SIMETALCIS LiquiRob for BOF

Higher availability of the sublance system

Well proven and versatile – the perfect upgrade solution for any converter

Shorter process cycles – flexible and fast exchange of the sulance probes