EXPANSION JOINTS
The heat generated during the aluminium
smelting process and the operation of auxiliary plants causes thermal expansion
in the connected piping systems. The accumulated stresses on the duct can cause
deformation of the pipes, breakage of fixed points and, more dangerously, plant
shutdowns. These thermal expansions must be absorbed using properly calculated
metal or fabric compensators.
BundleTec's expert engineering staff and
experience can assist you in determining the expansion joint you need.
HIGH TEMPERATURE INSULATION
Dosing furnace seals provide an optimum
connection between two surfaces within the furnace, most commonly the feed
hopper. The fill funnel is used to fill the lower tank with molten aluminium
and requires a tight seal to prevent leakage of molten aluminium while keeping
contaminants out of the funnel.
The dosing furnace requires many different
seals. These seals help the system maintain efficiency and BundleTec offers
them in many different materials and sizes. Due to the high temperatures of the
furnace, these seals must be made from durable, high temperature materials.
BundleTec works with customers to develop the material and a custom fit for
each seal.
WORK SAFETY
Aluminium foundries are hazardous workplaces
where employees require comprehensive and effective protection from potential
severe accidents. Work garments play a vital role in ensuring such protection.
Discovering technical fabric providing
reliable and durable safety against molten aluminium splashes is a challenge
because of their high viscosity at a melting point as low as 700°C, which
causes severe burns by sticking to any fabric.
BundleTec produces garments with natural
fibres for comfort and a sturdy textile composition for durability. This
prevents molten aluminium from adhering to clothing.
BundleTec offers a range of specialized
technical fabrics for aluminium foundries, which protect against high
temperatures, electrical discharges, radiant heat, electric arcs, liquid
chemical splashes, and massive molten metal splashes. Moreover, these garments
can be manufactured in high-visibility colours suitable for monochromatic
areas.