Baosteel Launches Pioneering Continuous Heat Treatment Line with Breakthrough Coil Delivery Capability
Baosteel has set a new industry benchmark with China’s first continuous heat treatment line.
Baosteel has set a new industry benchmark with China’s first continuous heat treatment line. This revolutionary facility, with an annual capacity of 100,000 tons, supports thicknesses of 1.5–6mm, widths of 900–1700mm, and lengths of 2000–14000mm, while achieving tensile strengths up to 1800MPa.
Core Technological Advantages:
- Coil-Form Delivery of Heat-Treated Products
The line enables tempered and quenched steels to be supplied in coil form—a global first for heat-treated grades. This breakthrough eliminates traditional plate-handling constraints, reducing downstream processing costs by up to 30% and accelerating production cycles for applications including roll-formed pipes and progressive stamping. - Ultra-Thin Gauge Production at GigaPascal Strength
Baosteel now dominates the 1.5–3mm ultrathin high-strength steel segment with exclusive products including:- BS960E: Critical for lightweight boom arms in aerial work platforms (2.0mm specification replaces imports)
- NM450 Wear-Resistant Steel: Enables 25% weight reduction in tipper truck bodies at 2.5mm thickness
Superior flatness (±0.1mm tolerance) meets stringent structural requirements previously unmet by domestic suppliers.
- BrOTect™ Anti-Corrosion Coating Technology
A proprietary coating ensures 12-month indoor rust-free storage—slashing inventory losses and supporting ESG goals with 30% lower lifecycle carbon emissions.
- BS960E: Adopted by leading Chinese OEMs for blue-certified aerial equipment, reducing vehicle weight by 15% versus conventional designs.
- NM450: At 2.0–2.5mm thicknesses, enables 22% lighter tipper containers versus 3–4mm traditional solutions while extending service life.
- BST1000X: Replaces cold-rolled grades (>750MPa) in roll-formed semi-trailer edge beams, cutting material costs by 18%.
- BS900E: Serves as seamless pipe alternative in crane trusses at 5.0mm thickness, shortening lead times 60% with equivalent fatigue resistance
Authorized distributor of Baosteel’s heat-treated range, Baohui Steel Limited provides:
- Immediate access to BS960E, NM450, BST1000X, and other mill-certified coil products
- Technical support for import substitution projects in construction machinery, special vehicles, and energy sectors
- Inventory assurance with >95% on-time delivery for ECOSPEC (Engineering Commercial & Special Vehicles) applications
“This line represents a strategic leap in China’s high-value steel manufacturing,” states Dr. Li Qiang, Baowu’s VP of Technology. “We’re empowering partners like Baohui Steel to help global clients achieve lightweighting without compromising durability.”
Future Roadmap:
Phase II development targets 2000MPa grades for electrified off-road equipment while expanding coil-form exports to Southeast Asia and Europe. If you are interested in the advanced technology of Baosteel and the high end products. We are eager to discuss with you and provide technical support for you application
