News
Technology
November 2014
37
THe original upcast® continuous casting
technology allows the casting of copper
and copper alloy rod in a cost efficient
and environmentally friendly way. It is
a simple process with easy operation
through an advanced control system.
No harmful emissions or need for waste
treatment mean a reduced environmental
footprint
for
GreeNerCasT
lines,
which also have low lifecycle costs,
easy variation of output, alternative for
using scrap in the process and unique
upgradability.
as new applications for copper alloys are
being developed, the utilisation of upcast
technology within the copper alloys field
is rapidly increasing.
rod
production
lines
are
of
a
modular design, and both single- and
double-furnace
configurations
are
possible.
With a double-furnace configuration
– having separate melting and casting
furnaces – it is possible to reach 40,000
tpa output while 12,000 tpa is possible
for a single-furnace configuration. a
wide capacity range both in single- and
double-furnace configurations is available
with a possibility for upgrade.
The majority of delivered upcast lines
are for Cu-OF rod and mainly with most
common cast rod diameter of 8mm.
rods with bigger diameters are used for
manufacturing a variety of products, eg
bus-bars, trolley wires, electroplating
anodes, etc. Cu-OF rod is well suited for all
electrical applications.
upcast-Hybrid technology is based on
using the same equipment for casting
both Cu rod and tubes by modifying
certain product-specific parts of the
upcast-sGTube casting machine and
coilers to facilitate easy changeover.
The flexibility of the product mix makes
the hybrid system a truly cost-effective
solution for companies with a diverse
product portfolio.
a hybrid configuration may have two
separate furnaces from which the casting
takes place. However, at any given time
just one can be used for casting purposes
while the other would be in a standby
position allowing for oxygen-free copper
melt for rod and DHP copper for tube
to be continuously available. When
produced from the same type of melt, rod
and tube can be cast simultaneously.
With this system the full capacity can be
optimised between both products or
sometimes for only the other product.
upcast OY and asMaG GmbH have found
a perfect match for further processing of
Cu rod through asmag’s ascon process:
rotary extrusion, drawing, finishing
and packing of bars and profiles. by
combining the respective know-how
and expertise into cast and form, the two
partners can offer proven cost saving
solutions to customers.
Upcast OY – Finland
Website
:
Cost efficient and
environmentally friendly
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Use of Upcast technology is rapidly increasing
The rugged aVC 1500 series reels from
Hannay reels are suitable for production
and
recording
facilities,
mobile
broadcast unit operations and military
communications.
Manual
rewind
models
feature
spring-actuated
pin-locks
with
a
cam-lock drag brake. The optional
heavy-duty caster wheel set includes
two locking and non-locking casters with
mounting plates.
Hannay Reels – USA
Website
:
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The AVC 1500 series cable reel
Hannay’s rugged 1500 series
