Title

BENEFITS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATE OF THE ART SLABS AND COILS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

BENEFITS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATE OF THE ART SLABS AND COILS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Authorship

Marsonet, Fernando; Labruna, Edgardo; Cristofaro, Mariano de

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Labruna, Edgardo

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Cristofaro, Mariano de

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DOI

10.5151/2594-5335-39626

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Abstract

An integrated tracking system automatically tracks all slabs/coils from entry to exit, thus reducing safety risks (limitation of on-ground personnel and anti-collision technology), increasing throughput of the yard, reducing slab/coil preparation time for further processing and ensuring the right slab/coil order at the mill or line entrance. Using load pin sensors (installed on cranes), the system is able to detect the correct number of slabs as well as coils being transported by each crane. All information is then presented on 2D and 3D screens in Crane Cabs and Yard Supervisor office. Mobile units with bar code readers, artificial vision and RFID readers are used to identify slabs/coils at the entry and conditioning areas – the system then tracks each individual slab/coil automatically without the need of any operator intervention as movements of all cranes and transfer cars are wirelessly tracked by the system. The system is fully integrated with existing Level 3 and Level 2 systems of the plant.

An integrated tracking system automatically tracks all slabs/coils from entry to exit, thus reducing safety risks (limitation of on-ground personnel and anti-collision technology), increasing throughput of the yard, reducing slab/coil preparation time for further processing and ensuring the right slab/coil order at the mill or line entrance. Using load pin sensors (installed on cranes), the system is able to detect the correct number of slabs as well as coils being transported by each crane. All information is then presented on 2D and 3D screens in Crane Cabs and Yard Supervisor office. Mobile units with bar code readers, artificial vision and RFID readers are used to identify slabs/coils at the entry and conditioning areas – the system then tracks each individual slab/coil automatically without the need of any operator intervention as movements of all cranes and transfer cars are wirelessly tracked by the system. The system is fully integrated with existing Level 3 and Level 2 systems of the plant.

Keywords

Slab/Coil Tracking System; Load Pin; Mobile equipment; Crane Automation

Slab/Coil Tracking System; Load Pin; Mobile equipment; Crane Automation