The study was aimed to solve the backup problems due to the inadequacy of the mechanical side guides installed in 1978 and frequent malfunctions. A completely new hydraulically driven powerful side guides and transfer table were designed to fit the side guides. Within the scope of the study, it is anticipated to generate approximately 30,000 USD per year. Work within the scope of engineering, design and technical drawing took 24 months and was completed in 2017.
| Objective | Insufficient power of mechanical side guides which is built in 1978, frequent problems, breakages and unplanned shut-downs, spare part problems etc. |
| Solution | A complete new hydraulically driven powerful sideguides and transfer table that fits to side guides. |
| Tailored Approach | A complete new hydraulically driven powerful sideguides and transfer table. New design is done considering minor modification with existing foundation and entry-exit transfer tables |
| Reference | Hot Strip Mill No.2 24 months (6 months engineering + 18 months execution), 5 designer and 30 execution team Commissioning – 2017 |