EuroWire November 2014

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Cost efficient and environmentally friendly

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. 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 rod production lines are of The rugged aVC 1500 series reels from Hannay reels are suitable for production and recording facilities, mobile broadcast unit operations and military communications. 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 : www.hannay.com Manual rewind models feature spring-actuated pin-locks with Hannay’s rugged 1500 series ▲ ▲

Use of Upcast technology is rapidly increasing

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 : www.upcast.com

The AVC 1500 series cable reel

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