Tunnel Furnace Technology for Annealing Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel
John Cockerill presents tunnel furnace for annealing grain oriented electrical steel coils. A tunnel furnace is a type of continuous furnace. It provides a controlled environment for the heating and cooling process, which is crucial for developing the desired magnetic properties in the steel. These furnaces are designed to move material through a series of temperature zones, allowing for precise control over the annealing process. This presentation outlines the advantages a continuous tunnel furnace technology provides over batch processes.
Authors:
Mr Manuel Leonhard | John Cockerill Industry
Session Chairs:
Srikanta Kolay | Big River Steel
Vince Pilotta | Alkegen
Tunnel Furnace Technology for Annealing Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel
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Session: Hot Sheet Rolling: Energy Efficiency & Sustainability in Steel Production
Track: Hot Sheet Rolling
Date: 5/5/2026
Session Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Presentation Time: 02:30 PM to 03:00 PM
Track: Hot Sheet Rolling
Date: 5/5/2026
Session Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Presentation Time: 02:30 PM to 03:00 PM