Sugar mills

Sugar factories in Thailand are an important part of the country's economy. Thailand is the world's second largest sugar exporter. This industry is supported by a large number of sugar mills across the country:

• Number of Factories: Thailand has about 57 sugar factories, which contributes to making Thailand a major player in the global sugar market.
• Capacity: These mills have a maximum capacity of 1.3 million tons per day, with each mill capable of cheating approximately 130 million metric tons per season.
• Cultivated area: Approximately 6.25 million rai of sugarcane cultivation area in Thailand, which supports the operation of all existing mills.

In terms of the use steel in the sugar industry, Sugar mill machinery and components are often made of different types of steel, ensuring durability and performance:

• Carbon steel and low- to medium-doped carbon steel: There are a variety of types that are used in sugar mills, such as high-tensile steel, ultra-high-tensile steel, ultra-high Pressure and heat resistant steel Wear Resistant Steel, High Alloy Manganese Steel, Corrosion Resistant Steel

 The sugar industry is also focusing on the use of by-products such as bagasse and molasses as renewable energy, which includes the use of steel in the construction of additional power plants.

Overall, the choice of steel in the sugar industry is crucial for the construction and maintenance of plants, ensuring that they can operate efficiently and sustainably.

In the sugar mill industry, recommended carbon steel is the type that can be heat treated to increase the efficiency, strength, and long service life required in harsh applications within the plant. Low- or medium-doped carbon steels are typically chosen for parts that require hardness and resistance to wear and corrosion.

For example, low- or medium-doped carbon steels and steels are often used for components such as chains and other moving parts that are subjected to high stresses and need to be durable. These materials are selected based on their ability to harden to certain specifications. In addition, in the sugar factory, there are various parts that can be used to work with Leong Jin's special acid steel, such as Shredder Plate, Knives, Hammer, Wear Part, Boiler, Pressure Vessel, etc.

Leong Jin offers a wide range of steel products to choose from. For more information, please visit the Products & Services page or click on the link in the image below.