Automatic Gauge Control Cold Rolling Mill for Precise Strip Thickness

As global demands for ultra-thin high-strength materials surge, the investment in automatic gauge control cold rolling mill and hydraulic automatic gauge control technologies is accelerating. According to ScienceDirect, AGC technology adoption in strip rolling mills has reached an average implementation rate of 85% in new installations post-2017. Key trends include:

• Increasing digitalization via AI-based closed-loop controls and predictive analytics.
• Integration with Industry 4.0 solutions for seamless process optimization.
• Adoption of high-bandwidth hydraulic servo systems and adaptive feedback algorithms.
• Tighter tolerance requirements in manufacturing of electronics steel, battery foil, and automotive strip.

Forum discussions at Steelonthenet.com and reports in the DOE’s "Industrial Technologies Program" further emphasize the strategic importance of AGC in realizing “zero-defect” strip products and minimizing material wastage.

The AGC System For Hot/Cold Strip Rolling Mill by YWLX is a globally recognized solution for automatic gauge control cold rolling mill requirements. Since its inception in 2003, YWLX has established itself as a pioneer in AGC technology, continuously investing in R&D to deliver highly integrated control systems for diverse rolling applications, from hot mills and temper mills to skin pass mills, both domestically and internationally.

• Function: Advanced AGC (Automatic Gauge Control) ensures precise thickness control via high-response hydraulic and electrical systems, facilitating real-time strip gauge adjustments and minimizing deviation.
• Reliability: Proven in hundreds of installations worldwide, YWLX’s AGC enables performance consistency in high-speed, large-volume, and high-precision operations.
• Technological Edge: Modular design, compatibility with existing automation layers, and integration with quality data management platforms.

Learn more about the AGC System For Hot/Cold Strip Rolling Mill →

Parameter	Typical Value	High-end Value	Industry Standard
Strip Thickness Control Accuracy	±0.005 mm	±0.002 mm	±0.006 mm (Reference)
Typical Strip Width	600–1850 mm	Up to 2050 mm	600–2050 mm
Automatic Gauge Control Response Time	15 ms	10 ms	<25 ms
Hydraulic AGC System Pressure	21 MPa	28 MPa	21-30 MPa
Sampling Rate	1 kHz	2 kHz	>500 Hz
Roll Gap Setting Error	≤0.015 mm	≤0.008 mm	≤0.02 mm
Strip Speed Range	250–1,200 m/min	Up to 1,600 m/min	200–1,600 m/min

• High-grade automotive steel and aluminum strip production — Enabling tighter tolerances for safety-critical and lightweight structures.
• Battery foil and precision electronics substrate manufacturing — Ultra-thin, defect-free rolling trusted by electronics industry leaders.
• Appliance & packaging steel industries — Improved flatness and repeatability for mass-volume white goods and can material.
• Specialty alloy rolling — Precise gauge control for high-value, difficult-to-roll alloys and special surface finishes.
• Energy infrastructure — High-performance control for power grid, transformer, and environmental alloy strips.

Beijing Yang Wang Li Xin Sci&Tech Co.,Ltd. has collaborated with top domestic and international steel consortia, engineering design institutes, and participated in national AGC technology research initiatives. All solutions align with industry best practices and are cited by technical standards and peer-reviewed literature.
Notable publications:

• Zhang, Y., et al., "Research and Application of Automatic Gauge Control System in Hot and Cold Rolling Mills." IEEE Conference Paper
• "Modern Strip Rolling: AGC Principles and Practices", Journal of Materials Processing Technology
• Industry discussions on: Steelonthenet AGC Forum

YWLX also offers custom training programs for mill operators and automation engineers, further solidifying its position as a trusted, expert AGC solution provider.

• Track Record: Hundreds of successful installs—high satisfaction in both domestic and international projects.
• R&D Investment: Consistent focus on innovation, software, mechatronics, and integrated hydraulic servo control technologies.
• Customization & Support: Mill-specific engineering, advanced after-sales technical assistance, retrofit capabilities, full digital twin simulation.
• Data Transparency: Integration with MES, process historian, and cloud analytics for end-to-end quality control and traceability.