Case Study ® ABB 2025
ABB automation and control solution enables bar mill modernization at Jiangsu Yonggang
China
Challenge

Steel manufacturer Jiangsu Yonggang Group Co., Ltd. located in Suzhou, China's goal was to realize efficient and collaborative bar mill production on their digital transformation journey in order to fulfill market requirements.

Solution

ABB provided an integrated control solution for the Yonggang bar mill process including:

  • ABB Ability™ System 800xA distributed control system Level 1 automation
  • ABB Ability™ Manufacturing Operations Management Level 2 automation
  • ACS880 low voltage drives
  • AXR and AMI low voltage motors

Outcome

Benefits include:

  • Real-time process visualization
  • Increased collaboration and information sharing
  • Better production planning
  • Increased operator efficiency
  • Improved process control and efficiency
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“The whole project took only six months from design to production, thanks to the full support from ABB’s engineering and project management team,” said Lu Hangang. “With excellent technology and services, ABB is the partner of choice for industrial enterprises moving towards digitalization.”