Successful operation start of automotive Strip-Process line at Profilglass (Part 3)
Tension Levelling & Cleaning LineThe Line is designed to process aluminium coils of 1,650 mm in width, weighing up to 12 tonnes, and ranging in material thickness of 0,2 to 2,0 mm.
The Line is a unique two-floor design. The ground level is dedicated to Pre-cleaning and Tension Levelling of the Aluminium strip, and the upper floor is reserved for Fine Cleaning.
The pre-cleaning section is downstream to Decoiling and Edge Trimming. Its functions is to send the aluminium strip to the Tension Levelling Unit free from debris and possible contaminants which might impair the end-quality of the product.
Cleaning of the ground and upper floors is done with the use of alkaline cleaning solutions in the Salico-designed Treatment Cellar.
The Line ends with a Recoiling Section which features a plastic film application on both sides of the processed strip, while a Salico-designed Belt Wrapper guarantees the efficient engagement of the Aluminium strip leading edge with the Recoiler Mandrel.