SALICO is proud to announce the successful commissioning of a new advanced slitting and packaging line at the MCB Steel Service Center, marking another important milestone in the long-standing collaboration with one of Europe’s leading metal distribution and processing companies.

The new installation underlines SALICO’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-performance, tailor-made solutions for coil processing, designed to meet the most demanding requirements in terms of quality, productivity, and operational flexibility.

Engineered and supplied by SALICO, the line has been seamlessly integrated into MCB’s Steel Service Center operations and is designed to process a wide range of materials, including cold rolled, electro-zinc, galvanized, painted carbon steel. The system significantly enhances MCB’s in-house processing capabilities, enabling faster response times and greater customization for its customers.

Key Features of the Line

The slitting and packaging line incorporates state-of-the-art technology to ensure precision, reliability, and efficiency throughout the entire production process:

• High-precision slitter head, designed to minimize axial play and deflection, ensuring excellent cutting accuracy across a wide range of strip thicknesses and widths.
• Advanced strip tension control system, with motorized rollers that maintain constant tension during recoiling, protecting strip surface quality without the use of felt pads maximizing energy recovery that is put back into the system.
• Double Loop System, allowing optimal strip accumulation while minimizing excavation depth for the looping pit, reducing civil works, installation time, and overall plant footprint without compromising line performance.
• Automated tool change “The box” and separators setup systems, enabling fast changeovers, reduced downtime, and repeatable cutting accuracy.
• Fully integrated packaging line, including automatic coil turning, stacking, and strapping systems, allowing safe and efficient handling and packaging of slitted coils.

Thanks to this customized solution, MCB is now able to expand its slitting and packaging services, offering higher productivity and consistently high product quality while optimizing material flow and logistics.

New SALICO Line Strengthens MCB Operations The successful launch of the new SALICO line marks an important step for MCB, enhancing its service capabilities and production performance. The system allows MCB to supply customer-specific slit coils with exceptional dimensional accuracy and surface protection, meeting the demands of a wide range of industrial applications. SALICO would like to thank MCB  for the trust placed in our technology and expertise. This project once again confirms SALICO’s position as a reliable technology partner for advanced metal processing solutions and reinforces our commitment to supporting customers worldwide with innovative and efficient production systems.

A Focus on the automatic tool change robot “THE BOX” vs “THE WALL”

One of the processes within the field of finishing lines which demands more dedication and interaction of the operators for line preparation are the slitting lines due to the time which is needed for preparation of the slitter head tools. In the case of high thickness strips, in addition to time, heavy loads to be carried by operator are to be considered.

Inspired by the needs of our customers, SALICO developed two versions of the system, fully engineered, designed, manufactured, and automated in-house for the automatic preparation of tool setups.

“The wall” Linear solution with gripper moving along one linear storage.

“The box” Box solution with one central rotating gripper moving in the middle of the container with tooling storage on two sides.

 

 

Depending on customer needs and available space for installation, the two solutions can be adapted for any situation. Which layout suits you best?

Time savings
In comparison with operator executed tooling change.

Safety and Ergonomics for operators
By avoiding the handling of heavy pieces of tooling, which can reach up to 50 kg for heavy gauge lines.

Highly efficient tools cleaning system
Quickest in the market, by cleaning sets of pieces and combining ultrasonic and soapy water cleaning.

Knives inspection
An array of cameras allows the inspection and sorting of the knives following the evaluated condition.

High Speed
When compared to other robots in the market.

Optimized Operations
The new system delivers automated, safer, ergonomic, and reliable processes, ensuring smooth and efficient production every shift.

SALICO is proud to announce the successful commissioning of a state-of-the-art slitting and packaging line at Zuidnatie’s newly inaugurated Zuidnatie Slitting Center (ZSC) in Antwerp, Belgium. This milestone marks a significant achievement in our ongoing commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions in metal processing.

The ZSC is situated at Terminal Zuid – Q118 in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, the facility is designed to handle steel coils up to 32 tons, with widths reaching 1650 mm and thicknesses up to 3 mm. This makes it one of the most advanced and capable slitting centers in Europe.

SALICO’s contribution includes a high-precision slitting line equipped with advanced features to ensure optimal performance and product quality. Key components of the installation are:

• High-Precision Slitter Head: Engineered for minimal axial gaps and shaft deflection, ensuring accurate and clean cuts.
• Advanced Back Tensioning System: Utilizes driven rollers to apply consistent tension during recoiling, preserving surface integrity without the use of felt pads.
• Automated Tooling Changeover: Features rapid and precise tooling exchange and automatic separator shafts, minimizing downtime.
• Comprehensive Packaging Line: Includes automated processes for coil downending, piling, and strapping, tailored to handle up to 6 tons slits efficiently.

The integration of SALICO’s technology into the ZSC enables Zuidnatie to offer a seamless, port-based slitting service, reducing the need for inland transportation and thereby lowering carbon emissions.

We extend our gratitude to Zuidnatie for entrusting SALICO with this project. The successful commissioning of the slitting and packaging line not only enhances Zuidnatie’s service offerings but also reinforces SALICO’s position as a leader in metal processing solutions.

We proudly announce the new contract signed with TOSYALI Holding for the supply of two State of the Art finishing Lines for the greenfield Cold Rolling complex and Automotive Service Center currently under construction in Oran, Algeria.

The Recoiling & Inspection Line will be the final quality control step in the production chain before the coils produced in the Plant are sent to the Automotive Service Center. The line will feature entry robotized de-strapping station, inspection cabin with defects log in system, high speed scrapping station, laser welder for eventually re-joining the coil after scrapping of possible defective areas, edge trimming, electrostatic oiling, auto width measuring system and auto strapping at the exit side.

The scope of supply also includes one Trapezoidal Cutting Line specifically designed for automotive applications and featuring the Salico unmatched “Tiltronic” trapezoidal cutting shear, a heavy duty double cassette leveller, entry robotized de-strapping station and a high capacity magnetic stacker.

The lines will start production during Q1 2027.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SALICO is proud to announce the successful commissioning of a state-of-the-art Leveller and Brushing Machine for Yücel Boru’s existing SALICO Cut-to-Length line in Turkey. This significant upgrade underscores SALICO’s commitment to providing advanced solutions that meet the evolving needs of the steel industry.

 Enhanced Levelling Capabilities

The newly installed Leveller is designed to process steel strips with a thickness range of 6 to 20 mm, a maximum width of 2000 mm, and tensile strength of up to 800 MPa. The Leveller ensures precise and consistent strip levelling, meeting the rigorous quality demands of Yücel Boru’s operations.

Effective Scale Removal with Brushing Machine

In addition to the Leveller, the new Brushing Machine delivers exceptional performance in scale removal. Capable of cleaning both surfaces of the incoming strip, this machine significantly enhances surface quality and ensures optimal preparation for downstream processes.

 Strengthening Yücel Boru’s Production Line

This modernization reflects Yücel Boru’s ongoing commitment to innovation and quality. By integrating SALICO’s advanced technologies, the company is now fully equipped to meet customer expectations with improved efficiency and product quality.

We extend our gratitude to Yücel Boru for their trust in SALICO and look forward to supporting their continued success.

The upgrade includes “Hands-free” Threading of slit mults and an Automatic Separator Robot. Working very closely with the Aurubis Project Team, SES-SALICO has developed a solution which both increases productivity and improves safety.

The threading device positively clamps the individual mults exiting the Slitter, and presents them to the recoiler mandrel. The unit includes a dedicated bending device, to create a suitable lead-end profile for ease of insertion of the mults into the gripper slot of the mandrel. The bending (yielding) of the material also serves to equalize the variation in lead end profile of the individual mults created due to the configuration of the packed arbor slitter setup, particularly for the thick material.

The threading unit is combined with a dedicated automatic robot to position the separator discs. This is performed completely in automatic mode. The separator shaft can oscillate to ensure the mults drop in between the discs without any manual intervention. Combined with an extremely flexible control system, this solution reduces labor and improves productivity, eliminating the need to load/adjust the discs by crane.

The system was installed and commissioned in less than two weeks with very positive customer feedback since implementation.

Salico team brought to succeed Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) of Cut To Length Line for Aluminium at VIG Metal these days of March ’23 as follow-up of successful Recoiling & Levelling Line supplied to the same company in year 2021.

The CTL Line features very complete not to spare anything from Line machines composition to Aluminium figures that can be processed in following order: Decoiler capable of coil weight 20 tons in width vs. diameter 2000 / 2200 mm, Levelling Machine equipped with full-auto Roller Levelling Cassette changeover to cover levelling of entire Aluminium thickness range 0,3 to 4,0 mm, Bottom Paper and Upper Plastic-film application devices, Salico Rotary Shear (Ed. reproduced over 300 units since the first made back in year 1986), Vacuum Stacker of Salico “zero-inertia” designing principle i.e., sheets are individual stopped their run before dropping on stacking platforms, thus avoiding sheet edge damage and ensuring perfect piling.

     

 

 

 

 

The CTL Line at VIG Metal prolong Salico reference list about Aluminium hardly comparable among competitors worldwide.

TATA STEEL has once again placed its confidence on us for the supply of a high tech Coils Dividing Line for their hot rolling complex in Kalinganagar, state of Odisha in eastern India.

The line will process the hot rolled coils coming from the modern TSK Hot Mill with dimensions of 2.150 mm in width and thickness ranging from 8 up to 25 mm.

The line will be intended for flatness improvement, inspection, repair works and division of the entry coils into several smaller daughter coils. The technological solutions will be engineered to ensure proper dealing with the coils of thick and hard materials with special care for coils feeding tasks, tail out operations and safe and ergonomic evacuation of the finished coils of very thick material from the recoiler mandrel in unstrapped condition.

The line will include a very high level of automation and Level II. With the aim of having a fully open and friendly system, specialized engineers from TSK will be engaged in the development of the automation solutions right from the beginning of the project working jointly and in a very close cooperation with the Salico automation engineers from our Kolkata office and from our automation offices in Europe as well.

This new contract between Tata Steel Kalinganagar works and Salico is the continuation of a very fruitful cooperation that started back in year 2019 with the delivery of two automotive recoiling and inspection lines for the Cold Rolling complex in the same plant.

Despite this extraordinary time, from the historical and economic point of view, characterized by market instability, the historic Brescian company FRANCHINI LAMIERE renews its trust in SALICO for the construction of two new cutting plants.

After the purchase of a 2,150*1.5 ÷ 12.0 mm slitter, currently being installed, FRANCHINI LAMIERE continues the constant technological updating of its systems that has always been its distinguishing feature in its more than 50-years-long activity.

With a view to innovation, SALICO has been commissioned two other plants with industry 4.0 technology that will allow FRANCHINI LAMIERE to continue the “smart factory” project, which began with the purchase of the Slitter line.

• A 2,150*3÷12 cutting line with industry 4.0 technology which, with new technological and lay-out solutions for the processing of high-strength materials, will guarantee a greater production volume, increasingly ensuring the quality standards that have always distinguished the Brescian company. Automatic flattening groups, rotary shears for high thicknesses and non-stop stacker followed by an automated packaging section are some of the strengths of the new configured line that combines the skills and experience of the two Lombard companies.

• A 2150*1.5÷6 cutting line with industry 4.0 technology which, thanks to the capacity of the SALICO Rotary Shear, the non-stop magnetic stacker and a highly automated packaging system, will guarantee to process not only hot rolled strip but also pickled and galvanized materials with a high production capacity.

 

SALICO-FRANCHINI LAMIERE:

An effective example of cooperation for a future of great results!

Salico is present from today until next March 5 at the seventh edition of AluExpo, the first line international aluminium technologies, machinery and products exhibition in Turkey that is currently being held in the city of Istanbul.

We wait for your visit at hall 2 / C180.

During the next two weeks we are hosting our Indian colleagues from SALICO METAL SOLUTIONS, Kolkata, at our automation plant in Madrid.

A training course will take place inclusive of classroom lessons plus hands on training. PLC, HMI and drives parametrization will be the main topics with open access and knowledge about our programming blocks library. Algorithms for levelling, elongation control, tensions calculation, etc will be reviewed. The training course will be completed with a football match watching at Real Madrid stadium!

Warm welcome to our Indian Salico colleague.