JFE Steel Corporation announced today that in collaboration with JFE Shoji Corporation it has received an order from Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corporation (FHS) in Vietnam for its Breakout Detection System, which is designed to identify breakouts in continuous casters, an essential component in the upstream steelmaking process. This is the first order for the system since its commercial launch as one of JFE Steel’s newest solution-business products.

FHS, Vietnam’s first integrated blast furnace steelmaker, intends to use the Breakout Detection System to enhance the productivity of its steelmaking facilities. JFE Steel has agreed to deliver the system to FHS by April 2025.

The Breakout Detection System uses cameras mounted under a continuous caster mold to feed images to an analytical system for real-time monitoring of slabs inside the caster, enabling early detection of potential breakouts. Upon detection, the system can promptly halt the casting process, preventing potential damage and ensuring safety.

JFE Steel is leveraging its extensive proprietary technologies and operational expertise to develop solutions that meet the needs of steelmakers. By offering business solutions, the company aims to foster mutually beneficial relationships with customers as well as pursue growth opportunities in the market.

Reference (press release issued on October 31, 2023):
JFE Steel Launches Breakout Detection System for Continuous Casters

About JFE Steel Corporation

JFE Steel Corporation, one of the world’s leading integrated steel producers, was established through the consolidation of NKK Corporation and Kawasaki Steel Corporation in 2003. The company operates several steelworks in Japan and numerous branch offices and affiliates throughout the world. JFE Steel leverages world-class technologies and know-how to produce a wide range of products based on its “Only One, Number One” strategy of focusing on unique and best-in-class products. The company reported consolidated sales of 2,255 billion yen and consolidated crude steel output of 23.96 million tons in the fiscal year ended March 2021.

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