Driving Innovation for Smarter and More Efficient Steel Production
In recent years, Fangda Special Steel has fostered a culture of innovation, encouraging employees to engage in research and development while implementing process improvements. These efforts have enhanced safety, environmental sustainability, and intelligent manufacturing, reinforcing the company’s leadership in the steel industry.
In 2024, Fangda Special Steel successfully implemented a range of process optimizations to improve equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and cost reduction. The company completed 2,319 process improvements, marking a 19.3% increase compared to 2023. With an investment of 20.94 million RMB, these optimizations generated a direct economic benefit of 37.49 million RMB, demonstrating a 953.53 million RMB increase in revenue while reducing costs by 4.08 million RMB.
Notable advancements include:
Sintering Process Optimization:Achieved inline welding for coarse crusher rollers, yielding quarterly savings of 112,200 RMB.
– Steelmaking Efficiency: Improved scrap steel allocation, reducing material consumption and saving 182,200 RMB per month.
– Rolling Mill Upgrades: Localization of Morgan 800R10 flying shears and precision rolling mill motor modifications led to 424,500 RMB and 192,000 RMB in cost reductions over three months, respectively.
Advanced Research Projects in 2025
Looking ahead, Fangda Special Steel is launching 33 new research projects in 2025, focusing on high-strength materials, low-carbon production, and intelligent manufacturing. Key projects include:
– Development of High-Stress Leaf Springs & High-Performance Flat Steel: Aiming to improve strength and durability for industrial applications.
– European Standard Rebar Process Research: Enhancing steel grades for international markets.
– Blast Furnace Low-Carbon Smelting Technology: Driving energy efficiency in production.
– X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry for Iron Ore Analysis: Enhancing detection accuracy for improved quality control.
– Localization of High-Speed Rolling Mill Clutch Systems: Reducing dependency on imported components while maintaining top-tier performance.
Advancing Steel Manufacturing with Smart Solutions
One of the key innovations is the Safety Centralized Control Platform, which integrates advanced information technology to enhance safety monitoring and operational efficiency. Meanwhile, the single-tooth roll crusher improvement project extends equipment lifespan and impact resistance, significantly improving crushing efficiency. The localized clutch system research ensures stable long-term performance while cutting maintenance costs and reliance on foreign components.
Commitment to Continuous Innovation
A company representative emphasized that Fangda Special Steel will continue to promote process improvements and technological breakthroughs. By tracking ongoing and upcoming projects, the company aims to maximize efficiency, drive cost-effective innovation, and ensure high-quality growth in the steel industry.
