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Aluminum processing lines constitute the final, value-adding stage of production, where coils are transformed into specialized, market-ready products. Through a series of tailored operations—such as continuous annealing to refine mechanical properties, coating for enhanced corrosion resistance or aesthetics, cleaning, precise shearing, and slitting to specific widths—these lines customize the material to exact end-user specifications. This crucial finishing phase imparts the functional characteristics, surface integrity, and dimensional precision required for advanced applications in sectors like automotive, construction, and consumer packaging, thereby elevating standardized aluminum strips into high-performance, application-engineered materials.
To ensure the exceptional surface integrity, precise mechanical properties, and consistent quality demanded by the market, a superior control system for these processing lines is absolutely essential. Metals-Tech provides fully integrated electrical and automation solutions for aluminum processing lines, covering the entire spectrum from Level 0 field instrumentation and drives to Level 2 process optimization and comprehensive digital platforms. Our proprietary mathematical models, which are intrinsically linked to deep metallurgical process expertise, are central to this capability. They enable exact control over critical parameters—such as temperature profiles in annealing, coating uniformity, and tension in slitting—guaranteeing the production of premium, high-value aluminum products.
Scope of Supply
1. Hardware Equipment
a) Level 0
- Power Distribution
- Motors
- Drive Systems
- Motor Control Center (MCC)
- Process Instruments (Thickness Gauge, Flatness Gauge, Tensiometer, Laser Speed Measurement, etc.)
- Field Sensors
b) Computer Systems
- Private Cloud
- Or Conventional Computer Configuration
c) Level 1 / Level 2 Hardware
d) Main / Auxiliary Pulpit or Centralized Control Pulpits
e) IT Components
2. Application Software
a) Level 1 Basic Automation
Basic Automation
- Line Master Control
- Line Ramp Generator
- Line Drive Control
- Tension & Speed Control
- Sequence Control (Automatic Coil Uploading/Unloading, Automatic Threading, Automatic Roll Change, etc.)
- Coil Transportation (Coil Cars, Pallets, Shuttle Cars, etc.)
- Material Tracking (Coil Tracking / Strip Head & Tail Tracking)
- Media Control
- Peripheral Device Interfaces
Technological Control
- Degreasing Control
- Looper tension and position control
- Air floatation furnace control
- Chemical Coater, Primary Coater, Finish Coater Control
- Flying Shear Control
Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
- Plant Overview
- Main Page of Process Operation
- Pages of Auxiliary Controls
- Drive Control
- Media Control
- System Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Alarm
b) Level 2 Process Automation
- Production Management
- Material Tracking
- Reports
- Rolled Coil Result Reports
- Production Reports (Shift Reports / Daily Reports / Weekly Reports / Designated Period Reports)
- Automatic Recap of Incoming Material Data
- Report Inquiry and Statistics
- Downtime Management
- Logs
- Level 1 / MES System Interface
c) Integration Test
Simulation test before shipment to ensure plug-and-play on site, customer training.
d) Single Plant Digital System
- Analysis and Visualization of Plant and Product Performance
- Condition Monitoring and Diagnosis of Equipment, Product Quality, and Energy Consumption
- Recommendations and Optimization of Operating Conditions for Enhanced Performance
- New Product Development Support
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23 March 2026
Cui Yan, CEO of Innomotics China and CEO of Innomotics Global Low Voltage Motor Division; Jin Yibin, Vice President of Innomotics and General Manager of East China Region; Shan Yajuan, Vice President of Innomotics and General Manager of Medium Voltage Drives & High Voltage Motors Division; Zhao Lixia, General Manager of Innomotics Industry Business; along with Li Chenshuo, Sales Director of Metals-Tech; Wang Dongzhen, Chairman of Anhui Shunbo; Xia Yueyun, General Manager of Anhui Shunbo; and Jiang Yuanjun, Deputy General Manager of Anhui Shunbo, attended the ceremony and witnessed the signing. Hou Yiwei, Vice President of Innomotics and General Manager of North China Region, and Li Chenshuo, Sales Director of Metals-Tech, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective companies. Through this collaboration, both parties will jointly promote the intelligent upgrade of the main drive system for Shunbo's aluminum hot strip mill, enhancing production efficiency and product quality. At the same time, both sides will actively explore new cooperation models, broaden the scope of collaboration, and jointly expand into broader market opportunities. Photo/Article: Innomotics
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