Metal
When precision meets power—automation for true heavyweights.
The metal industry is one of the most demanding industrial environments. Extreme temperatures, fast cycle times, and the highest safety requirements characterize everyday operations. To address these challenges, gefeba develops automation and electrical engineering solutions that combine robustness, precision, and future-proof design. Using state-of-the-art control architectures, intelligent drive technology, and clearly structured safety concepts, we create processes that can be operated reliably and transparently at all times.
Areas of Application
Steel
Steel mills are complex systems in which any disruption has an immediate impact on quality, energy efficiency, and safety. gefeba supports operators with well-designed automation concepts that can be reliably modernized even during ongoing operations.
Our areas of expertise:
- Automation of Complete LD and EAF Steel Mills
- Precision Control Systems for Arc, Ladle, and Vacuum Furnaces
- Process Control for Alloying, Inert Gas, and Desulfurization Plants
- Control and Visualization Technology for Sintering, Coking, and Continuous Casting Plants
- Highly Available Solutions for Dust Removal, Gas Cleaning, and Blast Furnace Technology
Our systems combine high durability with in-depth process expertise—ensuring stable production conditions and reduced downtime.
Aluminum
The aluminum industry is characterized by energy-intensive and sensitive processes. Precise control technology and accurate temperature control are crucial for product quality and efficiency.
We offer solutions for:
- Hot and cold strip mill lines with high process dynamics
- Melting, Heat Treatment, and Process Furnaces
- Rolling oil and filter systems for process stabilization
- Quality and Surface Inspection for Transparent Production Processes
Using modern control systems and energy-optimized technologies, we improve the efficiency and availability of your systems.
Non-ferrous metal
Copper, brass, bronze, and other non-ferrous metals require sensitive, flexible, and highly precise automation solutions. gefeba ensures that even complex strip and wire processes are handled reliably.
Typical applications:
- Equipment for Strip and Wire Production
- Pickling, Cleaning, Coating, and Surface Treatment Equipment
- Testing and Inspection Systems for Reproducible Quality
Metalworking
In metalworking, efficiency, precision, and material quality are key. Our solutions are designed to make processes throughout the entire value chain transparent, safe, and cost-effective.
Our systems support:
- Longitudinal and Transverse Cutting Lines
- Straightening and Stretching-Bending-Straightening Machines
- Transportation, Packaging, and Logistics Processes
- Precision Winders and Custom-Built Special-Purpose Machines
Industrial Furnaces
Thermal processes demand the highest level of stability, precise control—and a special focus on functional safety. Especially with industrial furnaces, the safe design of complex burner and protection systems is a challenge that requires in-depth expertise and many years of experience. gefeba supports operators in implementing solutions that comply with standards and assists with the design in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13577-2 (formerly EN 746-2) to ensure that systems are operated not only efficiently but also safely.
Typical solutions:
- Heating, Hardening, and Process Furnaces
- Continuous-flow belt furnaces for continuous production
- Control Systems for Post-Heating and Melting Processes
- Energy-efficient burner and safety concepts, including functional safety
Surface Finishing
High-quality surfaces are a key quality factor in the metal industry. We automate coating lines with a clear focus on precision and process reliability. Through intelligent visualization, precise process control, and state-of-the-art sensor technology, we achieve reproducible surface quality while ensuring high system availability.
Applications:
- Hot-dip galvanizing and coating lines
- Electrolytic and Color-Forming Coatings
- Tin-plating, Pickling, and Brushing Lines
Expertise for the Metal Industry
Rugged control solutions for steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metal plants.
Safe and standards-compliant automation of industrial and process furnaces.
Automation of strip, wire, and processing systems throughout the entire value chain.
Intelligent control systems for coating, testing, and inspection equipment.
Increase efficiency.
Secure processes.
Shaping the future.
Maximize the efficiency of your processes with our automation solutions. We provide precision technology for demanding industrial applications.
Metal Industry
From steel mills to highly dynamic conveyor systems: Our projects demonstrate how precise automation works reliably even under high temperatures, fast cycle times, and complex processes.