Siemens – New bucket-charging system automates scrap feed in electric steel plants
• Successful pilot at French steel producer A scrap charging system recently developed by Siemens has been used successfully in Riva SAM’s electric steel plant in Neuves Maisons, France, since June 2012. Simetal EAF Chargeopt helps to optimize and fully automate crane movements during charging. Precisely repeatable movement patterns shorten charging cycles, reduce the need …