EoW September 2008

rod & bar production Properzi launches a new compact 1.6 t/h Al rod line

The aluminium rod market has several facets. A need exists for both ultra simple, low volume, labour intensive CCR lines and for high volume, highly automated and computerised lines. More and more lines are being dedicated to the production of electrical and mechanical grade aluminium alloys that may require continuous in-line solution heat treatment. However, there still exists a large demand for EC grade rod in various tempers and relatively low annual volumes thereby demanding a small, versatile, compact line. Acting upon these considerations, two years ago Continuus-Properzi designed a new line, suitable to produce approximately 1.6 t/h of EC grade rod in the standard diameter of 9.5mm. Sturdiness and compactness, with a footprint of just 20m by 8m (excluding the furnaces set) are among the attractive features of this line, that could be nicknamed the “Properzi Baby Line”. Looking at the diagram below, the line is comprised of the following major machine components:

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The new compact 1.6 t/h Al rod line ▲ ▲

(1) Casting machine, (2) sensor arm, (3) manual bar shear, (4) conveyor, (5) Micromill 69/7 – based on the use of 7 three-roll stands mod. 69, (7) rod deflector and basket coiler.

This line will produce loose coils with a nominal weight of 1,500kg, an outer diameter of 2,000mm and height of 1,500mm.

Carmelo Maria Brocato, director of the Continuus-Properzi sales department, has added, “The first industrial line of this type has just been shipped to a customer’s factory in the Gulf area, and it will be commissioned during the third quarter of 2008.” Continuus-Properzi SpA – Italy Fax : +39 0298 10358 Email : sales@properzi.it Website : www.properzi.com

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EuroWire – September 2008