【SMM Steel】ArcelorMittal Mexico lifts furnace output 18% with new transformer

Published: Mar 4, 2026 17:40

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【SMM Steel】ArcelorMittal Mexico replaced EAF II's transformer in just 14 days. The new Italian TAMINI unit replaces 1988 equipment, boosting capacity from 126 to 175 MVA, enabling an 18% increase in daily heats. The upgrade required high-precision coordination. Higher power ensures a more reliable melting process, increasing efficiency and overall output.

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