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For both high production and high quality, foundries rely on Inductotherm melt shop and automated pouring systems. Clean and efficient, high power density induction systems are replacing not only older induction furnaces, but also cupola and arc furnaces.

Inductotherm Group companies’ advanced technologies for the efficient operation of large systems for melting and holding gray, ductile and malleable iron are helping high-production foundries compete globally.

On the mold line, Inductotherm’s high speed automated pouring systems include both unheated tundish units and inductively heated pressure pour furnaces for gray and ductile iron. These designs feature adaptive and precise stopper-rod pouring mechanisms for lines pouring in excess of 400 molds/hour.

Inductotherm® dual-output and multiple-output induction power supplies enable foundries to optimize the flexibility and efficiency of their melting operations by increasing power supply utilization approaching 100 percent. These systems also help foundries use power more efficiently for melting and holding without increasing electric utility demand charges.

Modern induction systems are the perfect match for automation technology. Computerized melting control systems monitor and control the melt, diagnose faults, maximize power usage, minimize power/fuel charges and perform a variety of tasks. Inductotherm computer control systems provide more precise control of the entire melting process.

Inductotherm Group companies provide a wide variety of furnace options, so systems can be precisely configured to meet each foundry’s objectives. With such a wide range of options, including push-out lining removal systems, foudries can have safer, quieter and more productive environments.

The manual process of removing slag from very large furnaces is a time consuming and labor intensive operation. Inductotherm Group companies offer remote slagging tools, such as a clamshell type slag scoop operated from an overhead or jib crane.

 Inductotherm’s melting and holding systems for smaller facilities also can be equipped with charge drying and automated material charging systems, dual-output power supplies, integral fume collection covers, computerized controls, automated pouring and ARMS ® (automated robotic melt shop) Systems.
 

Inductotherm scrap drying and automated charging systems - which could include belt and vibratory conveyors, charge buckets and chutes - enhance safety and keep pace with melting operations.