Enhancing Cold Pilger Mill operations with innovative technology

Operators of cold pilger mills face several challenges regarding order sizes and a market request of wide product dimension diversity. One significant challenge is the need for modern machines to accommodate a wide range of dimensions and products. SMS follows a modular design approach that allows for the reuse of might existing equipment and roll assemblies, making new machines compatible with older components. This adaptability ensures that clients can achieve greater flexibility and efficiency without the need for entirely new setups. 

Moreover small lot sizes of orders require rapid tool changes leading to the necessity of quick asset adaption. SMS innovative tool-change concept allows even large machines to be production-ready within less than three hours after a dimensional change, facilitated by automatic roll gap adjustments. This capability is crucial in maintaining high productivity levels and meeting diverse client demands efficiently. 

As equipment ages, maintenance demands increase, leading to downtime and higher costs. SMS addresses this with a comprehensive Condition Monitoring (CM) system designed to facilitate proactive maintenance. This system ensures equipment is always ready for operation, reducing unexpected downtimes and associated costs. Further, the system enables scheduled maintenance and continuous monitoring to identify issues before they become critical, and proactive maintenance that reduces long-term costs. It also supports remote service, allowing operators to address issues quickly, and provides comprehensive reports that offer valuable insights into equipment health, aiding in informed decision-making. 

Safety concerns are also paramount when dealing with heavy machinery. SMS enhances safety with mobile panels and other features that reduce the need for operators to be in close proximity to dangerous equipment. This focus on safety minimizes the risk of accidents and improves overall working conditions. 

SMS group offers a wide range of service topics to ensure optimal performance and longevity of cold pilger mills. Our spare parts services include high-quality spare parts manufactured in-house, ensuring the availability of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) plant documentation, and continuous improvement of component performance through the use of new alloys. Our repair services focus on the repair of core assembly groups, while our modernization services supply to the specific construction and age of the plant.  

Additionally, we offer further service concepts such as shutdown and field service support, maintenance concepts, and digitalization of technical plant documentation, which is standard on new machines and available for existing machines. Other services include Smart Alarm systems and equipment checks to ensure continuous, efficient, and safe operations.