Sinobras Launches First Coil at New Rolling Mill
The Sinobras rolling mill 2 capacity expansion has reached a major milestone as Siderúrgica Norte Brasil (Sinobras), part of Brazil’s Aço Cearense Group (grupoacocearense.com.br), produces the first steel coil at its new rolling mill #2 in Marabá, Pará, Brazil. This achievement signals a new growth phase for Sinobras in the Brazilian long steel market.
Capacity Expansion With Danieli Technology
Sinobras invested in a new rolling mill from Italian equipment supplier Danieli (danieli.com). With this step, the company lifts its annual capacity from 380,000 tons to 850,000 tons of wire rod and spooled rebar in coils. The mill uses a full cantilever stand configuration with 26 passes. It includes 10 cantilever stands in an H/V layout, then Delta-type fast-finishing blocks with a 45° design for the last 16 passes, which improves precision and productivity.
Product Range and High-Speed Operation
The new mill produces wire rod from 5.5 mm to 16 mm and rebar from 6.3 mm to 16 mm in coils. In addition, it reaches a maximum finishing speed of 110 m/s. This higher speed helps Sinobras deliver larger volumes, more consistent quality, and better service to construction and industrial customers.
Power Infrastructure and Belo Monte Energy
The expansion project also adds a new substation and a 230 kV transmission line. These upgrades support the higher power demand of rolling mill #2. They also allow Sinobras to use energy from the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Plant, where the company participates as a self-producer partner, aligning higher output with more secure and cleaner power.
A Transformative Milestone for Aço Cearense Group
Sinobras Industrial Director Milton Lima describes the project as a turning point for the Group. He notes that this achievement doubles the size of Sinobras and takes the company to a higher level. With the Sinobras rolling mill 2 capacity expansion, the producer grows into a regional steel powerhouse and creates new opportunities for growth and employment.