
Ecolab® Rolling Mills IQ™
Mechanical, operational and chemical issues in hot rolling mills can cause water quality issues that reduce production efficiency and shorten equipment life.
Rolling Mills IQ uses real-time oil and turbidity sensors throughout the cooling circuit to monitor water quality and asset performance enabling proactive maintenance.
By combining advanced sensor data, ECOLAB3D™ digital insights, automated chemical treatment and on-site expertise, Rolling Mills IQ helps reduce defects, extend asset life and boost reliability.
Key Benefits
- Reduce downtime caused by slippage and cobbles while improving process safety
- Reduce repairs/replacements on descale pumps
- Decrease steel quality defects from nozzle clogging
- Extend descale pump life with cleaner cooling water
- Extend life and reduce maintenance of critical assets like sand filters and cooling towers
Customer Success Stories

Ecolab® Rolling Mills IQ™ Drives $1.24M Savings
A North American steel producer cut downtime and maintenance costs by $1.24M per year through improved water quality monitoring in its hot rolling mills.