BENTELER and SMS Group Modernize Stretch-Reducing Mill with CARTA®neo Automation System
BENTELER and SMS Group have upgraded the stretch-reducing mill in Paderborn, Germany, implementing the CARTA®neo SRM automation system. This modernization enhances product quality and operational efficiency while ensuring long-term system availability.

BENTELER Steel/Tube GmbH & Co. KG and SMS Group have successfully upgraded the stretch-reducing mill in Paderborn, Germany, replacing the legacy automation system with the next-generation CARTA®neo SRM platform.
The migration, conducted during Benteler's annual shutdown, included enhancements to crop end control and wall thickness control. This upgrade, utilizing SMS's X Pact® technology, allows for real-time measurements, improving product tolerances and yield while minimizing system failure risks.
The new motor-control strategy optimizes drive loads and enhances process stability. A service package ensures ongoing system support and future expansions.




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