A baffle is installed between the pump and the back of the furnace.  A separate lid ensures easy access for charging the furnace.

 

With solid or liquid aluminum can be charged, with melt rates up to 400Kg/Hr (880lb/Hr).

Control of the dosing pump is via an Allen Bradley PLC.  Both the pouring speed and the time are controlled and up to 8 adjustments can be made to the pouring speed per dose.

 

The furnace temperature is controlled with a PID digital controller.

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