Schuh Anlagentechnik delivers oil mist separators to SMS for Hindalco

Hilchenbach – December 2023

As part of the collaboration between SMS and Hindalco, SMS has chosen for the oil mist
separators of Schuh Anlagentechnik Series KK.

The KK series of oil mist separators consist of oil-tight welded steel sheet housing, drainage tray,
drain connection, as well as maintenance and cleaning doors. Schuh Anlagentechnik's oil mist
separators utilize the effects of inertia, barrier effect, and diffusion to enable efficient droplet
separation and serve as efficient pre-filters for the Airwash™ system, which cleans the exhaust air
and recovers rolling oil for economical and ecological reuse.

The completion of the entire plant is planned for the first quarter of 2024. The first coils will be
produced at the new aluminum cold rolling mill by the end of 2024.
With the new cold rolling mill, Hindalco will be able to serve the packaging, beverage can,
construction, and construction industries. The new SMS cold rolling mill, with working widths of up
to 2,200 mm, is a key component of the largest downstream aluminum project in India. The plant
will be located on the outskirts of Hindalco's Aditya Aluminum unit in Lapanga, Odisha, India. The
facility is near another FRP division of Hindalco in Hirakud, where a hot rolling mill is already in
operation.

 

About Hindalco

Hindalco is one of the largest aluminum companies in the world headquartered in Mumbai with a
global production presence in ten countries. The new rolling mill strengthens Hindalco's leadership
position in flat-rolled products and enables capacity expansion to over 170,000 tons of FRP. The
facility will enable Hindalco to serve the packaging, beverage can, construction, and construction
industries and is the largest downstream aluminum project in India.

About SMS

SMS group stands worldwide for future-oriented technology and outstanding service in machinery
and plant construction for the metal industry. The company utilizes its 150 years of experience and
digital expertise for continuous innovations beyond its core business - generating a worldwide
revenue of around 2.6 billion euros. SMS sees itself as a partner for demanding projects and
accompanies its customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their plants, enabling profitable,
resource-efficient value chains. Being a pioneer for a carbon-neutral and sustainable metal
industry is the company's declared goal. As a global player with German roots, SMS takes
responsibility for its approximately 14,500 employees