The Swiss company Stahl Gerlanfingen is upgrading the wire rod

The Swiss-based subsidiary of the Italian metallurgical concern AVF Beltrame Group, Stahl Gerlafingen AG, has upgraded its wire rod plant at its Gerlanfingen plant, according to the British manufacturer Primetals Technologies. Thanks to the modernization, the plant's wire rod production is now capable of producing 600,000 tons per year of hardened rebar with a diameter of 6-20 mm and low-carbon wire rod with a diameter of 5.5-20 mm.

The company recently completed an upgrade, which was an important step in improving production efficiency and product quality. The upgrade included the installation of a sixth-generation intelligent clamping roller and stacking head, equipped with electric motors, advanced drives and a modern automation system.

Previously, Stahl Gerlafingen had struggled with frequent production problems due to the outdated stacking head, including excessive vibration, unplanned stops, poor front orientation, and uneven coil packages. By adopting the new Primetals Technologies stacking head, the Swiss steelmaker eliminated these problems and ensured smoother and more reliable production.