Why it's so important?

Energy-intensive heating processes in metals pants, like melting, casting, wire rod heating, galvanization, coating, tempering and annealing use large amounts of power that’s been traditionally provided by burning fossil fuels like gas, coal or oil.

To boost efficiency, reduce costs and meet sustainability goals, the metals industry is shifting to electrification. By using electrical power controllers in processes that require high temperature, fossil fuel usage can be reduced or even eliminated, and renewable energy used more effectively. 

Unlock the blueprint for cleaner, smarter, and more profitable electric heating - download our new eBook now and start outrunning decarbonization.

Expert webinar - 12.03.2026

The metals industry is accelerating toward decarbonization. Electrification is no longer a future concept - it’s a practical solution for today’s challenges. But how do you implement it in complex processes like DRI, galvanizing lines, hot rolling, and heat treatment in cold rolling mills without compromising quality or productivity?

 

Join our expert-led webinar to explore technical strategies and real-world applications for electrifying critical processes, and learn how ABB’s DCT880 power controller ensures precision, stability, and safety in demanding environments.

Unlocking smarter, cleaner heating with the DCT880

The importance of decarbonizing metals production industry

 

Towards smarter energy usage

Precise heat control is essential in applications such as melting and annealing. Automating this control helps ensure that exact temperatures are achieved, and that energy is used efficiently. The DCT880 thyristor power controller uses proven ABB industrial technology to achieve extremely accurate temperature control, allowing production processes to consume less energy and reduce cost. Furthermore, if it’s used in combination with renewable sources of energy, the DCT880 can realize even greater cost and energy savings.

DCT880 SCR thyristor power controllers product offering

DCT880-A SCR power controller cabinets

All-in-one cabinet solution combines powerful efficiency with precision power management and custom configurations – delivering seamless performance in a compact, ready-to-deploy format.

DCT880-W SCR power controller modules

DCT880-W power controller modules

Engineered for cabinet integration, these DCT880 modular power controllers deliver space-efficient flexibility, optimized load balancing, and effortless maintenance – tailored to meet evolving industrial demands.

Discover the DCT880 SCR power controllers' advantages

<p>The DCT880 SCR thyristor power controllers offers an array of advanced technical features to make monitoring and optimizing power as simple and efficient as possible. Suitable for low to very high currents of up to 4200A, the DCT880 is adaptable to a wide range of load configurations and types.</p>

Energy conversion

<p>Effortlessly transform electric energy from conventional and renewable sources into industrial heating power</p>

Flexible control

<p>The variety of control methods ensures that even the most demanding applications can be controlled dynamically and accurately</p>

Load optimization

<p>Reduces peak loads using optimized load balancing in parallel operation of multiple devices</p>

Industry 4.0 integration

<p>Our ACS880 ultra-low harmonic drives are customized to meet the precise needs of most industries, such as the oil and gas, chemical, pulp and paper, food and beverage, rubber and plastics, marine, metals and mining industries. Industry specific ultra-low harmonic drives ACH580 and ACQ580 are available for the HVAC and water industries.</p>

User-friendly interface

<p>Easily integrated into ABB Service and logistic concepts for a streamlined user experience</p>

Proven reliability

<p>Proven reliability ensured by time-tested technology, high-quality components, and highly qualified engineering</p>