Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel LLC is modernizing its eight-strand Concast continuous billet caster at its facility in Sohar Port, Oman, to meet growing demand from the construction sector.
The strategic upgrade further strengthens the company’s partnership with SMS Group, leveraging their technical expertise to enhance production capacity and diversify the product range, particularly in Special Bar Quality (SBQ) products for global markets.
The modernization will enable Jindal Shadeed to produce new billet sections (180mm and 200 mm), expanding its offerings for construction applications. The scope of the upgrade includes section-specific mechanical components, CONSTIR-MEMS mold stirrer, and CONFLOW stopper control boxes, all integrated with advanced automation systems.
The CONSTIR electromagnetic stirrer improves steel homogeneity during solidification, reducing defects and increasing yield. The CONFLOW stopper system ensures precise steel flow into molds, minimizing dimensional variation and improving casting consistency. Together with real-time automation controls, these technologies enhance product quality, operational reliability, and reduce downtime.
The revamped continuous caster is scheduled to begin operation by the end of 2025, building on the success of the original setup commissioned in 2017.