Siemens VAI is one of the few companies in the world capable of supplying the entire uninterrupted chain of electric steel production technologies, from scrap preparation and handling to the finished product.
During the latest investment boom in the stainless steel industry, the main part of new capacities decided for our technology and made us the market leader of stainless steelmaking in the 21st century.
The Siemens VAI electric steelmaking technology is the ultimate solution for strong, simple and reliable design. As the product of continuous development improvements, our furnaces features maximized power-on-time, high-speed movements and easy access to all components for maintenance. The furnace is ideal for ultra-high-power input and overall furnace performance can be additionally enhanced with the latest oxygen- and carbon-injection technologies.
Our stainless steelmaking technology also features all converter processes for stainless steel refining and secondary metallurgical facilities, including ladle furnaces, conditioning stands and vacuum treatment stations.
High availability calls for a well-designed service concept,
up to and including around–the-clock monitoring of the plant at
Siemens headquarters. Clearly defined processes, uniform
manuals, assured parts availability and a globally available
team of specialists ensure minimized shutdown times and high
performance throughout the life-cycle of the plant.
Accurate planning that addresses everything from energy supply and raw material logistics to throughput targets is a prerequisition for a successful start of your plant. We provide all the up-front necessities to make sure your project gets off to a safe start, including technical consulting, financing, as well as simulation of all processes.
Siemens VAI provides a wide range of turnkey execution models to meet your specific needs, and always with the goal of optimizing your investment costs.
For the process turnkey model Siemens VAI supports you as the main contractor for the process, whereas the turnkey part lies in your hands, and you can freely utilize your in-house competences and resources.
At the turnkey service model you benefit from excellence in design solutions and project management services from Siemens VAI for the so called „Balance of Plant“ portion, whereas purchase of these turnkey items is under your control.
For the full turnkey model Siemens VAI acts as your main contractor and will take care on the process as well as on the Balance of Plant portion too.