SALICO successfully commissions advanced slitting and packaging line at MCB Steel Service Center

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 its technology and expertise. This project once again confirms SALICO’s position as a reliable technology partner for advanced metal processing solutions and reinforces its 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 operators are to be considered.

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

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.