Designed and supplied by Tenova Italimpianti, the furnace will handle slabs in both single and double-row configurations, with a capacity of 320 tons per hour. It will be equipped with a combustion air pre-heating system and oxygen injection zones, enabling optimized combustion and lower energy usage. The inclusion of hydrogen burners ensures compatibility with green hydrogen use, aligning with the company’s transition to carbon-neutral production technologies.
The scope of supply includes the discharging roller table, charging and discharging machines, and all related electrical, measuring, and control systems, enabling a fully integrated and automated operation. A heat recovery system will capture waste heat to generate steam, which will be redistributed within the plant to further reduce overall energy demand.
This installation marks the third modern walking beam furnace at Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, further reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two companies in their pursuit of sustainable and innovative steelmaking solutions.
“The new walking beam furnace is a keystone in our journey towards a more sustainable steel production. Thanks to Tenova’s advanced technology, we will be able to reduce our energy consumption by up to 30% during slab reheating. This project represents a decisive step in minimizing our CO₂ footprint and enhancing the overall energy efficiency of our hot strip mill,” said Thomas Routschek, operations director, hot flat products division, Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH.
“We are proud to strengthen our collaboration with one of Germany’s leading steel producers, supporting their goals for energy efficiency and sustainable production. This project reinforces Tenova’s leadership in the field of energy-efficient and low-emission reheating solutions, paving the way for further technological advancements in the steel industry,” said Antonio Catalano, executive vice president of the Tenova downstream BU.
