THE SITUATION

A premier automotive grade galvanized steel manufacturer, located in the United States, contacted us to upgrade and increase the capacity of the cooling system for their galvanizing line. Often when galvanized steel manufacturers strive to increase production, they can be constrained by the amount of cooling capacity. This cooling process is critical in the production of ultra high quality galvanized steel, which is used to manufacture automotive outer body panels. If the cooling rate is not uniform, or if the supply air causes "strip flutter", then the product will be defective. Since adding tower height is rarely a cost effective option, they must find a way to improve cooling efficiency.

THE SOLUTION

The recommended solution was new cooling equipment that used our patented Jet*Star technology which has proven to be among the most efficient air-cooling systems available for the production of galvanized steel. Jet Star technology provides increased cooling rates, improved uniformity, and enhanced strip stability.

THE RESULT

Completed on time and within budget, new cooling equipment was integrated into the hot dipped galvanized steel process. As a result, cooling capacity and rates increased, and strip stability was enhanced. Recently, an additional order was placed with us for a Phase II upgrade at the customer's facility.

Jet*Star is a registered trademark of Busch Co., Inc.