On July 8th, 2015, the hot on-load commissioning of the 200,000tpy non-oriented silicon steel continuous annealing project contracted by Sinosteel MECC for Sheet Plant of Baotou Iron & Steel Group succeeded.

As the key project of Baotou Steel in 2013, it was particularly equipped with the upstream process of KR desulfurization and RH secondary refining facilities. Silicon steel, also known as artwork of iron and steel products, is mainly used to manufacture cores for various motors, power generators and transformers as well as the symbol of developmental level of a country’s iron and steel industry. Due to its complicated production process and strict manufacturing technology, the silicon steel production technology is protected as patents in foreign countries and also treated by means of monopolization by all Chinese steel producers. The possession of silicon steel production technology marks that a steel producer has mastered sophisticated technique.

The successful construction of the project by Sinosteel MECC marks our significant breakthrough in silicon steel production field and may have important implication for developing further such projects in domestic and overseas market.