Shougang Jingtang commissions SMS group to supply a continuous galvanizing line for demanding automotive grades

• Production capacity: The plant boasts an annual production capacity of 450,000 tons of high-quality galvanized sheet for the automotive sector
• Scope of supply: SMS group will supply the engineering, equipment, and automation for Shougang Jingtang’s new continuous galvanizing line
• Advanced process automation: with X-Pact^® One Pulpit, SMS group is providing a centralized intelligent control system 

Shougang Jingtang has awarded SMS group the contract for a new CGL (Continuous Galvanizing Line) at its facility in Caofeidian, China. With an annual production capacity of 450,000 tons, this project marks a significant expansion in Shougang’s production capabilities, focusing on high-quality galvanized sheet for the automotive sector. The new CGL is designed for high-speed production, handling strip thicknesses ranging from 0.4 to 2.3 millimeters and widths from 900 to 1,900 millimeters, with a process speed of up to 180 meters per minute. With this setup, Shougang Jingtang will further strengthen its position in the Chinese automotive product market.

SMS will supply the engineering, core equipment, as well as the electrics and automation for the line. The scope of supply includes systems to ensure optimal surface quality, such as the FOEN air-knife system, which precisely controls coating thicknesses to meet the highest standards for automotive sheet. Additionally, a DUMA-BANDZINK electrostatic oiling machine will complete the surface treatment process, guaranteeing exceptional quality results every time.

The comprehensive range of equipment enables Shougang Jingtang to meet the stringent requirements of the automotive industry, ensuring maximum product quality throughout the production process.

To achieve operational efficiency and ensure consistent monitoring, SMS is supplying its X-Pact^® One Pulpit solution, providing centralized and intelligent operation of the CGL. This system features large screens and cameras along the line, allowing for integrated monitoring and continuous control of the entire process from a single operator room.

In addition to the full X-Pact^® level 1 and level 2 automation, the scope of supply includes technological measuring devices, smart sensors, and robotic applications for maximum efficiency and process stability, all aimed at automating operations to a high degree. Tailored to Shougang Jingtang’s requirements, a complete drive systems package ensures precise strip handling and consistent product quality at high production speeds. SMS’s solution integrates advanced drive hardware with precise tension control and improved elongation accuracy, supporting stable processes and uniform product properties.

Shougang Jingtang and SMS have a history of successful collaboration, with the first CAL (Continuous Annealing Line) installed in 2007.

This new galvanizing line is the eighth strip processing line SMS will install for Shougang Jingtang at its Caofeidian site. It is scheduled for start-up by mid-2027.

Reflecting on this partnership, Zhu Guosen, Vice General Manager of Shougang Group, stated, “SMS group has been a trusted partner for many years. Their expertise and reliable technology have been essential in expanding our capabilities. This new project further strengthens our partnership, and we look forward to continued success.”