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RHI Magnesita INTERSTOP AG
Automation and Robotics

INTERSTOP
Global leader in
Flow Control Technology

Adress: Bösch 83A
Location: 6331 Hünenberg
Phone: 041 785 75 00


 

Our innovations at a glance

Automation and Robotics solutions by INTERSTOP®

The operation of flow control systems has so far required the physical presence of personnel on the CCM floor and in the preparation area. Besides the steel-filled vessels and the exposure to thermal radiation, the working environment for the operators is, on the one hand, dangerous and, on the other hand, the physical stresses to be overcome are associated with a high level of exertion.

Despite these conditions, the personnel must perform at their best, as even small deviations from the prescribed instructions can lead to a serious incident.

To overcome this, as well as to take the steel industry to a new level in the age of digitalization, INTERSTOP® is continuously working on innovative automation and robotics solutions.


Our vision

  • Increase safety at work
  • Prevention of breakthroughs by increasing process stability 
  • Reduction of production costs through constant monitoring of system and refractory condition 
  • Integration of smart solutions for better planning of maintenance

 

INTERSTOP slide gate

 

Our vision

  • Increase safety at work
  • Prevention of breakthroughs by increasing process stability 
  • Reduction of production costs through constant monitoring of system and refractory condition 
  • Integration of smart solutions for better planning of maintenance 

 

Overview of our Automation and Robotics solutions

 


Tundish Level Control (TLC) 

This fully automatic tunidsh level control solution allows a smooth switching from Manual to Auto-Mode, offers a control software in order to minimze gate movement stroke as well as intelligen internal system failure tracking and alarm display. Further, this solution is ready to operate with an early slag detection system and comprises a fully independent operating (fail-safe) emergency close system.

INTERSTOP slide gate flow control

 

 

This fully automatic tunidsh level control solution allows a smooth switching from Manual to Auto-Mode, offers a control software in order to minimze gate movement stroke as well as intelligen internal system failure tracking and alarm display. Further, this solution is ready to operate with an early slag detection system and comprises a fully independent operating (fail-safe) emergency close system.

INTERSTOP slide gate flow control

 


Mould Level Control (MLC) 

Our fully automatic mould level control (MLC) solution with overflow protection and breakout detection for automatically close of slide gate includes a visualization system for trending, alarm messages and parameter setting. A special feature of our fully integrated INTERSTOP solution is the very high accuracy of +/- 2mm.

INTERSTOP slide gate flow control

 

 

Our fully automatic mould level control (MLC) solution with overflow protection and breakout detection for automatically close of slide gate includes a visualization system for trending, alarm messages and parameter setting. A special feature of our fully integrated INTERSTOP solution is the very high accuracy of +/- 2mm.

INTERSTOP slide gate flow control

 


Primetals Technologies LiquiRob®
for ladle charging area
 

The robotic solution for fully automated handling of Flow Control system parts, LiquiRob® , performs all operator tasks, eliminating the need for a human in the ladle charging area. This innovation serves safety and health protection and leads to an increase in efficiency as well as process control.

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INTERSTOP slide gate flow control

 

 

The robotic solution for fully automated handling of Flow Control system parts, LiquiRob® , performs all operator tasks, eliminating the need for a human in the ladle charging area. This innovation serves safety and health protection and leads to an increase in efficiency as well as process control.

For more information, please click here.

INTERSTOP slide gate flow control

 


Primetals Technologies LiquiRob®
for ladle casting area 

The robotic solution for fully automatic handling of Flow Control system parts, LiquiRob® , is also available for the ladle casting area.

Just like the LiquiRob® for the ladle charging area, this solution takes over all operator tasks, which means that this innovation ensures worker safety and brings about an increase in overall efficiency.

INTERSTOP slide gate flow control

 

 

The robotic solution for fully automatic handling of Flow Control system parts, LiquiRob® , is also available for the ladle casting area.

Just like the LiquiRob® for the ladle charging area, this solution takes over all operator tasks, which means that this innovation ensures worker safety and brings about an increase in overall efficiency.

INTERSTOP slide gate flow control

 


Automatic Monotube Change  

Our fully automatic powder feeding and monotube change solution is an integrated solution that maximizes safety in the casting area.

Continuous powder feeding, easy access for operators to the mold, and improved process control and efficiency are the hallmarks of this solution.

INTERSTOP slide gate flow control

 

 

Our fully automatic powder feeding and monotube change solution is an integrated solution that maximizes safety in the casting area.

Continuous powder feeding, easy access for operators to the mold, and improved process control and efficiency are the hallmarks of this solution.

INTERSTOP slide gate flow control

 


Ladle Preparation Area  

In particular, the robotic solution for the fully automated ladle preparation area (LPA) provides safety in terms of operator removal from liquid steel, heat dust, and time pressure, and leads to higher process stability through improved reliability of the tasks performed. In addition, there is an extension of the refractory service life, for example, due to the fact that it is no longer necessary to change the inner nozzle.

Lastly, there is the possibility of applying life prediction models to create predictive maintenance as well as reliable data collection.

INTERSTOP slide gate flow control

 

 

In particular, the robotic solution for the fully automated ladle preparation area (LPA) provides safety in terms of operator removal from liquid steel, heat dust, and time pressure, and leads to higher process stability through improved reliability of the tasks performed. In addition, there is an extension of the refractory service life, for example, due to the fact that it is no longer necessary to change the inner nozzle.

Lastly, there is the possibility of applying life prediction models to create predictive maintenance as well as reliable data collection.

INTERSTOP slide gate flow control

 


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