OVERVIEW

ABB Metallurgy provides lifecycle services for electromagnetic stirrers and brakes (EMS) to help metals producers extend equipment lifetime, increase uptime and stabilize furnace and casting performance. Backed by 80+ years of experience and nearly 2,000 EMS installations worldwide, our support includes technical assistance, maintenance, parts, upgrades and training - available stand‑alone or through a tailored lifecycle service agreement.

Why invest in lifecycle services?

Longer EMS lifetime and uptime

<p>Regular maintenance extends EMS lifetime and supports higher uptime, helping keep furnace and continuous casting operations running reliably with fewer unexpected interruptions.</p>

Consistent furnace and casting performance

<p>Electromagnetic stirring and braking improve furnace efficiency and casting quality. Lifecycle services help sustain these metallurgical gains consistently throughout the entire EMS lifecycle.</p>

Higher productivity and throughput

<p>Planned maintenance, expert repair and timely access to the right parts help keep EMS operating effectively, supporting higher throughput and measurable operational improvements.</p>

The ABB advantage

We bring long-term EMS experience and expertise and a large global installed base, supported by in‑house metallurgists and dedicated service teams. This proven combination helps metals producers strengthen process reliability, maintain stable furnace and casting conditions, and secure long‑term EMS performance through expert support, maintenance and lifecycle services.

  1. Most experienced EMS partner

    ABB brings over 80 years of electromagnetic stirring and braking expertise, supported by nearly 2000 installations worldwide.

  2. Unrivalled metallurgical expertise

    In‑house metallurgists and specialists support EMS performance across furnace and casting operations.

  3. Global aftersales and local support

    With regional workshops and local representatives worldwide, ABB delivers consistent, high‑quality service wherever customers operate.

  4. Structured lifecycle management

    ABB’s lifecycle model helps keep EMS equipment in active or classic lifecycle phases to avoid limited availability, reduce downtime risk and support long‑term reliability.

Our offering

Technical support

<p>Rapid troubleshooting via phone, email and secure remote connection, with priority response available for customers under service agreements.</p>

Corrective maintenance

<p>Expert on‑site repairs supported by regional workshops in Canada, Sweden, India, China and Japan for more extensive service needs.</p>

Spare parts and consumables

<p>Global access to specialized EMS components and consumables to reduce downtime risk and support reliable operation.</p>

Metallurgical performance

<p>Our metallurgists evaluate EMS and process performance to recommend improvements in stirrer functionality, power efficiency, production speed and more.</p>

Preventive maintenance

<p>Tailored, time‑based maintenance plans and modernization of key components help keep EMS systems in active lifecycle phases and maintain reliability.</p>

Training

<p>Customized training programs delivered at customer sites, ABB offices or ABB's premises to support safe operation and sustained EMS performance.</p>

Do you know the lifecycle status of your auxiliary equipment?

Modernizations help protect and extend EMS lifetime, manage component obsolescence and support reliable process performance. We offer proven retrofit and upgrade options designed to reduce operational risk and sustain metallurgical improvements through every lifecycle phase.