In regards with the different possible origins of 

coil collapse problem, key process

parameters can be defined and recommendations can be expressed.
1)Reducing, if possible, the weight of the coils. Depending on storage capacity and
customer specifications, it is not always possible.
2) An other key point is the coiling temperature.The objective is to reduce this
temperature below 30°C during coiling. For some lines it could be difficult during
summer when the ambient temperature is higher than 30°C.
3)The traction law must be adapted in regards with the different paints. Generally,
the traction is increased when the first coils are coiled in order to from a resistant core.
After, the traction can be decreased to standard values.
4) The CRM group in partnership with the Maizières research center is developing a
model for the coil collapse phenomenon.Some trials have been also performed to
estimate the influence of the sleeveon the problem and also the influence of the
friction coefficient. Concerning the sleeves, the resistance is higher when the
diameter of the mandrel is lower. A high sleeve thickness increases the resistance
(20mm is a good value).
5) Finally, the R&D study has proved that the friction coefficient is lower when the
temperature is higher and within moisture atmosphere.The strip has to be perfectly
dry when it is coiled. 

Coil collapse is characterized by a sad of the coil.

Concerning the mechanism, different possible origins can be the cause of this defect :
1)Quality of the paint: the major parameter is the friction coefficient. Coil
collapse appears when this coefficient is low. This coefficient depends on the nature of
the paint and its curing level. The friction coefficient can also vary in function of the
temperature. A research project within the CRM Group in Liège aims at estimated the
influence of this parameter on the coil collapse phenomenon. On other parameter linked
with the paint is the adhesion on the substrate. If the paint is not well cured, the
adhesion will be limited and movements in the coil will be facilitated.
2)Strip properties: strip roughness or strip hardness out of range can be the cause
of coil collapse. Coil collapse can also be due to a too high strip temperature when the
strip is coiled. Indeed, if this temperature is too high, steel can shrink and coil
collapse can appear after the natural strip cooling, during storage for example. Indeed,
this shrinking can induce favorable movements in the coil in regards with coil collapse.
A too high weight of the coil could also induce this problem.
3) An other cause could be a non-reliabletraction law. Indeed, if the traction is too low
during the coiling step, the position of the coils can varied and finally can induce coil
collapse.
4) The strip is coiled around a cardboardsleeve. This element help at maintaining the
right form of the coil. Different kinds of sleeves exist, using different materials like
cardboard, composite material or metallic sleeves. Because of costs raisons, the
cardboard is mainly used. Composite and metallic sleeves are more expensive but
generally more robust. These elements could also be reused but the logistic is a
problem. If the quality of the sleeve is not good enough, coil collapse phenomenon can
appear more easily.
5) Finally thetransport and storage conditionshave also an impact on coil collapse. A
chaotic transport can induce harmful friction and tension in the coil causing coil
collapse. Unfortunately, it is difficult for the steel producer to have an impact on this
parameter.