Unique shaft, unlocked savings

StrikoMelter’s proven shaft design - enlarged for this product line with no additional height requirements - combines preheating, heating and liquefaction in one highly efficient unit.

The counter flow principle employed means exhaust gas from the melted material at the bottom of the shaft is used to gradually heat cold charge material being loaded at the top. This minimizes the time the aluminium needs to spend in the “high temperature” zone, significantly reducing fuel consumption and avoiding metal loss.

Metal quality matters

Reducing metal loss and optimizing quality isn’t simply delivered by clever shaft design. It is factored into every function. For example, the twin chamber construction consisting of a melting bridge and a separate holding bath – with separate, distinct burner systems - limits oxide and dross formation while also minimizing risk of suspended, insoluble contaminants, therefore guaranteeing a high yield of high quality tapped metal.

Delivering the PUREFFICIENCY° difference

The melt process with StrikoMelter PUREFFICIENCY° is further enhanced by other key design features and options, these include:

• Near-stoichiometric burner adjustment – eliminates excess air during combustion, also ensuring a high flame temperature and optimum heat transfer, saving energy and costs
• Shaft laser as standard - continuously monitors shaft filling for optimum heat recovery
• Steel melting chamber - optimized for more favourable metal flow conditions
• Revised furnace refractory - construction and lining materials designed to save energy and prolong service life