Refractory launder is mainly used for molten metal transfers from the melting furnace to the casting machine. If the launders are not covered and heated, the metal cools when it travels the long launder line. Because casting machines require metal at a specific temperature, the operating temperature of the furnace relates to the thermal efficiency of the launder line. Therefore, the thermally efficient casting launder line allows a lower operating temperature in the furnace, results in energy savings, and reduces hydrogen in the molten aluminum.
When launders not fully preheated, the molten metal will absorb the heat until the launder line reaches equilibrium. The preheat temperature and the thermal efficiency of the launder line affect the amount of metal lost each casting, and the time required before the system reaches equilibrium.
Refractory Launder
The metal going into the casting machine must be free of “inclusions”. The quality of the launders can affect the risk of refractory pieces. For a number of years, Adtech has fabricated high-quality casting launders. Adtech has developed forming and casting techniques by much time and energy, and produces refractory launders with an unparalleled quality of surface finish.
Further, Adtech specialized forming techniques reduce stresses on the launders during deforming. This reduces the occurrence of micro-cracks, and retains the maximum mechanical and thermal shock resistance. Adtech casts launders in several different materials depending on the specific operating conditions.
Adtech engineering department has developed a system of non-steady state heat transfer calculations. This system permits its model and optimize the thermal performance of casting lines based on different refractory, insulation and pre-heat configurations. They can also design the launder geometry to specific flow rate, maximum velocity and time of retention criteria.
All of the above, Adtech can provide high-performance casting line launders, and complete casting line launders solutions, adapt specifically to client needs.
