Steel

Specialised gearboxes built to withstand extreme loads, speeds and harsh conditions across primary and auxiliary steel processing.

Powering the steel manufacturing chain

The steel industry relies on specialised gearboxes across a wide range of processes, operating under varying load, speed and environmental conditions. These applications broadly fall into two categories: high-speed applications and low-speed, high-torque applications, each designed to deliver reliable performance in demanding operating environments.

High-speed auxiliary drives in a steel plant

High-speed gearboxes

Primarily used in auxiliary and process-critical equipment where high rotational speeds, precision and efficiency are essential.

  1. Blowers

    Handling high speeds with low vibration to ensure steady airflow for combustion and process needs.

  2. Steam turbines

    Managing speed transitions while handling thermal effects and continuous duty cycles.

  3. Gas booster pumps

    Operating at high speed with robust sealing and safety features for pressurised gases.

  4. Oxygen compressors

    Meeting stringent safety requirements in clean, contamination-free environments with high reliability.

Characteristics Precision gear profiles, high balance quality, advanced lubrication systems and the ability to handle thermal and dynamic loads.

Low-speed, high torque drives on the steel rolling line

Low-speed / high-torque gearboxes

Critical for primary steel processing operations under heavy loads, shock conditions and intermittent duty cycles.

  1. Cold rolling mills (CRM)

    Precise speed control and high torque for thickness reduction and surface finishing.

  2. Hot strip mills (HSM)

    Operating under high temperatures and heavy loads with rugged, thermally stable designs.

  3. Levellers

    Ensuring consistent torque and smooth operation for flatness and quality of rolled products.

  4. Briquetting presses

    Subjected to extremely high compression forces and cyclic loading conditions.

  5. Shear presses

    Handling sudden impact loads with high shock-load capacity and durability.

Characteristics Robust housings, large gear modules, reinforced bearings and enhanced lubrication systems to ensure long service life.

Gearboxes in the steel industry must be highly engineered and application-specific, designed to withstand extreme combinations of speed, torque, temperature and environmental challenges. Their reliability and performance are critical to uninterrupted production and consistent product quality across all stages of steel manufacturing.

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