Hot steel in the process roll

Ecolab® Rolling Mills IQ™

Mechanical, operational and chemical issues in hot rolling mills can cause water quality issues that reduce production efficiency and shorten equipment life.

Rolling Mills IQ uses real-time oil and turbidity sensors throughout the cooling circuit to monitor water quality and asset performance enabling proactive maintenance.

By combining advanced sensor data, ECOLAB3D digital insights, automated chemical treatment and on-site expertise, Rolling Mills IQ helps reduce defects, extend asset life and boost reliability.

Digitally-Enabled Rolling Mill Intelligence for Continuous System Monitoring

Rolling Mills IQ provides real-time visibility into contact cooling system performance to help:  

  • Reduce downtime caused by slippage and cobbles while improving process safety
  • Reduce repairs and replacements on descale pumps
  • Decrease the risk of steel quality defects from nozzle clogging
  • Extend descale pump life through cleaner cooling water
  • Extend life and reduce maintenance of critical assets like sand filters and cooling towers 
     

Customer Success Stories

Ecolab® Rolling Mills IQ™ Drives $1.24M Savings

A North American steel producer cut downtime and maintenance costs by $1.24M per year through improved water quality monitoring in its hot rolling mills.

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