SERT : 40 years expertise in Metal Flow Control
Activities : Products and Systems for Metal Flow Control
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Since 1965, SERT has developed systems and products for
the improvement of metal flow control, on existing or new casting or pouring machines.
SERT's skills cover every main type of process related to pouring or casting of molten metal, including :
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Iron and Steel (Continuous Casting)
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- Automatic mould level control
- Automatic tundish level / weight control
- Automatic powder feeding
- Break-out prevention system
- Electric high-precision stopper driving
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- Automatic mould filling
- Pouring machine positioning
- Iron level control in channel
(pressure control on pressurized
pouring machine)
- Electric high-precision stopper driving
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| Non-Ferrous Metals (Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Zinc...) |
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- Metal flow control on continuous
casting (bar, strip, casting)
- Furnace tilting flow control
- Metal level measurement
- Electric high-precision stopper driving
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| Leadership position |
N°1 in the world for Break-out prevention (over 60 strands equipped)
N°1 in the world for Electric stopper driving (over 440 units
installed)
N°1 in Europe for 100% electric Automatic Mould Level Control (over 400 strands equipped)
N°1 in Europe since 1996 for automatic mould filling (100% electric solution)
1969 SERT installs the first mould level control on billet caster (optical sensor).
1980 First DEM electric servo-actuator for stopper flow control
1984 First SAPSOL break-out prevention system at SOLLAC Sérémange (USINOR Group)
1995 First ball-bearing stopper mechanisms (MQS100) for Ferrous Foundry and Billet / Bloom casters.
1996 First UCERAM (system for automatic mould filling in Ferrous Foundry)
1997 First ball-bearing stopper mechanisms (MQS120) for Slab casters.
1997-99 DEM electric actuators become available with Brushless motorization or "original" DC Motor
2000
UCERAM-TL, automatic mould filling on tilting ladle in Ferrous Foundry.
2000 Patented system DAPSERT for automatic
powder feeding into continuous casting mould
2002 Robot cell for automatic filter positioning
in the moulds of ferrous foundry.
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References
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| SERT references mainly include end-users who have chosen SERT for the performance and reliability of our solutions, and for our general expertise in metal flow control. Some famous engineering companies also choose SERT in order to propose top solutions to their customers |
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| Iron&Steel |
Ferrous Foundry |
Non-Ferrous Metals
and various Casting |
End-users
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Arcelor, Corus, LNM Ispat, Posco, Riva, Thyssen,
Aceralia, Acinox, Cockerill, Duferco, Dunafer, Ekinciler,
Fafer, Hadeed, HKM, Iscor, Jindal, Kroman, KSC,
Lech Stahlwerke, Lucchini Group, MacSteel, Musco,
Nova Hut, Orpas, Peine-Saltzgitter, Rautaruukki,
Sidex, Sartid, Severstal, SSAB, Trinec, Vallourec,
Anshan, Anyang, Dalian, Ma'Anshan,
Daye Special Steel, Shiheng, Wei Yuan,
Acerinox, Ugine, Allegheny Ludlum,
Acroni, AST Terni, Atlas Steel…
Engineering companies :
VAI, SMS-Demag, RNI, …
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End-users
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Citroën, Peugeot, Renault, Valeo, Le Creuset, Fonte
Ardennaise, Bernard & Huet, Norfond, Claas Guss, Fritz
Winter, Intermet, Ford, Volvo, Teksid Group, Thyssen Krupp
Waupaca, Brockmoor, Fytasa, …
Engineering companies :
Junker, Fomet, P&B,...
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End-users
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Gnutti, Nexans, Swissmetal, Trefimetaux, Union Minière,
Alltrista, Alucast, Montupet, QMP Fer et Titane, Wheelabrator,
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Where is SERT ?
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A convenient location |
Lyon is in the south east of France, at the crossroads of Europe. It is only 2 hours high speed train from Paris, and 1.5 hour drive from Geneva (Switzerland).
SERT is located in the eastern suburbs of Lyon, at a 15 minutes' drive from Lyon Saint-Exupéry international airport.
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| An attractive destination |
Lyon combines many ingredients to make your visit a great experience : the best of French cuisine, comfortable hotels. Lying between 2 rivers and 2 hills, Lyon now is a UNESCO World Heritage City, with a beautiful Renaissance part.
Besides, Lyon is only 1 hour drive to the Alps mountains, and 3 hours drive to the French Riviera.
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To know more about Lyon, you may note the address of the tourist office website www.lyon-france.com |
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Access to SERT - map and indications (in English)
Rdv chez SERT - plan d'accès et indications (en Français)
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