It is the 115th Reducing and Sizing Block of Kocks worldwide. Despite all adversities due to the pandemic and current world situation, the order was completed on time, on target and on budget.

Shaoguan Iron+Steel (SGIS) is located in Guangdong province. The company is a joint venture of the government of Guangdong and central government-owned iron and steel conglomerate China Baowu Steel Group, one of the largest and most competitive steel producers in the world. SGIS produces premium steel products with high added value. Relying on the performance of Kocks 3-roll technology, the company intends to further expand and strengthen its share in the demanding SBQ sector for high-quality engineering steels, primarily for the automotive industry. The Kocks “RSB 370++/4” in the existing 490,000t/a bar mill line will produce straight bars seamless in a range between Ø 17mm to 80mm with a very tight tolerance level and excellent surface onto the cooling bed.

The “RSB 5.0” is located as a finishing unit after 20 stands in H/V rolling mill arrangement. Further scope of supply for this order was a roll shop for offline 3-roll stand and guide preparation, as well as supervision for the installation and commissioning. The new block at Shaoguan follows previous installations, for example at Baosteel Shanghai #5 in 2002 and at Shaoguan Iron+Steel wire rod and BIC line in 2018. It is the 5th Kocks “RSB” within the China Baowu Steel Group.

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About Kocks

The Kocks Group, headquartered in Germany, is a global supplier of rolling mill equipment for sizing applications. Founded in 1946, Kocks has become a globally recognized brand. The Kocks 3-roll technology has gained the company a reputation as an innovator. The core competencies include consulting, planning, development, design, supply, assembly and commissioning of rolling mills and automation solutions as well as modification and modernization of existing rolling mills.