Parker AC10, AC20, AC30 Drives For Steel Pipe Manufacturing

Parker AC10, AC20, AC30, AC690, AC890 Drives

For Steel Pipe Manufacturing

1. Introduction :

Steel pipe making machines (Tube Mills / Steel Pipe Production Lines) operate as continuous production systems in which steel strips are formed, welded, and sized into steel pipes at high speed. This process requires a drive system with high power capacity, precise speed control, and stable torque performance to ensure product quality and production efficiency.

Industrial drives from Parker Hannifin provide a reliable motion control solution for tube mill applications, particularly in heavy industrial environments that require continuous and stable operation.

2. Characteristics of Steel Pipe Production Lines :

A typical steel pipe production line consists of several processing stages, including:

• Uncoiler – Steel coil unwinding machine

• Leveling Machine – Strip leveling system

• Forming Section – Roll forming stands

• High-Frequency Welding Section – HF welding unit

• Sizing Section – Diameter and shape calibration

• Flying Saw – Continuous cutting machine

• Run-out Table / Stacker – Product conveying and stacking system

Among these sections, the forming and sizing sections require high-power drive motors operating in a synchronized manner.

3. Parker AC10, AC20, AC30 Drives Solution for Steel Pipe Manufacturing

Applications :

Industrial AC drives developed by Parker Hannifin are designed for high-power industrial drive applications, making them well suited for the demanding operating conditions of steel pipe manufacturing lines.

Parker AC10, AC20, AC30 Drives For Steel Pipe Manufacturing – Key features include:

• High Power Capability and Overload Capacity

Parker drives support a wide power range and provide strong overload capability, which is essential for roll forming and sizing processes.

• Precise Speed Control

Advanced vector control technology ensures stable and precise speed regulation, even under varying load conditions.

• Stable Torque at Low Speed

This feature is particularly important during startup and forming processes, helping to reduce vibration and maintain product dimensional accuracy.

• Industrial Communication Capability

Parker drives can be easily integrated with PLC and HMI systems via common industrial communication protocols such as:

• • Modbus
  • Profibus, Profinet
  • Many other industrial communication standards.

This enables seamless integration into modern automated production systems.