WISCO to Revamp Its CSP Line
Wuhan Iron and Steel Co (WISCO) has awarded Primetals Technologies an order for the revamp of its CSP casting and rolling line.
The revamp will see the line converted into a 4.2Mt/year conventional hot-strip mill (HSM).
The HSM will be fed by new conventional casters producing 230mm slabs and reheated by two walking beam furnaces.
Furthermore, the HSM will feature a high-capacity, single-strand reversing roughing mill with super heavy rolling force and two sets of heavy Edgers.
Primetals will also supply the complete Level 1 and Level 2 automation architecture for the line, including advanced process control models.
This project will see the conversion of a CSP plant into an HSM by Primetals for only the second time, with a similar project completed last year at the Thyssenkrupp Steel Bruckhausen site.
The project is set for completion in early 2028, with a 21-month timeframe given by Primetals.