AIC, ABB Group and Gerdau celebrated the accomplishment of the Factory Acceptance Tests at the AIC SA site in Sao Paulo in Brazil in 2021 end. Tests were executed both with multidrives ABB ACS880 in November end and then with renewed AC motors in mid-December, counted for the upcoming modernization of the finishing block technology on the Rod Mill 2’s Two Strands at Gerdau Cosigua steel plant operating in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. The goal of the entire project is focused on replacing out-of-date equipment, upgrading drives and motors thanks to the AIC team's proven revamping expertise. Greater flexibility, power control and synchronized drive-to-drive communication will be some of the benefits guaranteed by the new configuration.All the necessary tests were run with an approved procedure and monitored by our client's team ensuring the most transparent process. All equipment and accessories involved for FAT were certified and registered, in accordance with the procedure.In a few weeks, the equipment commissioning will be carried out. Further insight into the delivery and installation will be provided.AIC is a global system integrator providing advanced and tailored automation and robotic solutions for the steel industry, with the aim to continuously improve efficiency, competitiveness and safety of the production processes. With more than 1500 applications worldwide and more than 45 years of history, AIC boosts of experience in both greenfield and revamping projects in meltshops and long products rolling mills.Gerdau is Brazil's largest steel producer, one of the leading producers of long steel in the Americas and of special steel in the world. In Brazil, it also produces flat steel and iron ore for its own consumption.
AIC, ABB Group and Gerdau celebrated the accomplishment of the Factory Acceptance Tests at the AIC SA site in Sao Paulo in Brazil in 2021 end. Tests were executed both with multidrives ABB ACS880 in November end and then with renewed AC motors in mid-December, counted for the upcoming modernization of the finishing block technology on the Rod Mill 2’s Two Strands at Gerdau Cosigua steel plant operating in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. The goal of the entire project is focused on replacing out-of-date equipment, upgrading drives and motors thanks to the AIC team's proven revamping expertise. Greater flexibility, power control and synchronized drive-to-drive communication will be some of the benefits guaranteed by the new configuration.All the necessary tests were run with an approved procedure and monitored by our client's team ensuring the most transparent process. All equipment and accessories involved for FAT were certified and registered, in accordance with the procedure.In a few weeks, the equipment commissioning will be carried out. Further insight into the delivery and installation will be provided.AIC is a global system integrator providing advanced and tailored automation and robotic solutions for the steel industry, with the aim to continuously improve efficiency, competitiveness and safety of the production processes. With more than 1500 applications worldwide and more than 45 years of history, AIC boosts of experience in both greenfield and revamping projects in meltshops and long products rolling mills.Gerdau is Brazil's largest steel producer, one of the leading producers of long steel in the Americas and of special steel in the world. In Brazil, it also produces flat steel and iron ore for its own consumption.
