OCMA of Italy expands aluminium melting capacity

Archiv – United States / Italy | A specialist in aluminium frames production, OCMA SpA of Ascoli Piceno in Italy has expanded its light metal melting capacity with the purchase of a second furnace.
Designed and built by US-based Dross Engineering, the furnace was delivered in November and is scheduled to be commissioned in early 2010.United States / Italy | A specialist in aluminium frames production, OCMA SpA of Ascoli Piceno in Italy has expanded its light metal melting capacity with the purchase of a second furnace.
Designed and built by US-based Dross Engineering, the furnace was delivered in November and is scheduled to be commissioned in early 2010. It has an aluminium scrap capacity of 11 m3 and incorporates an extra-wide mouth measuring 1800 mm, a high temperature lined hood and ducting, and a twin-burner system.
A remote-controlled rear tap-out system enables molten aluminium to be cast with the furnace door closed, so eliminating any air ingress during pouring. This system ensures that no metal is retained in the dross, that there is no temperature increase and that metal recovery is maximised, the US company claims. Metal can be tapped into transfer ladles or jumbo sow moulds.
OCMA’s other tilting furnace boasts a 7 m3 capacity and has been in full-time service for over six years.