www.magazine-industry-usa.com
22
'24
Written on Modified on
ABB News
ABB SECURES ORDER TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING GROWTH AT US ALUMINUM ALLOYS MILL
Aluminum furnace builder GNA alutech will use four ABB electromagnetic stirrers in its project.
ABB's water-cooled electromagnetic stirrers will contribute to safer, more consistent and repeatable operation of four GNA alutech furnaces. Image GNA alutech
ABB has won an order from world-leading aluminum furnace builder GNA alutech, an Ebner® Group member. Four electromagnetic stirrers (AL-EMS) will contribute to a major expansion for a U.S. aluminum manufacturer. The producer runs the only aluminum mill in the country that focuses exclusively on common alloys, materials vital for the aerospace, automotive and electronics industries, and is now constructing a new melting and casting complex.
The aluminium producer has ambitions to increase its capacity from a current 325,000 tons per year and supply U.S.-manufactured high-quality common alloy aluminum coil across North America, with a focus on reshoring, recycling and sustainability at every stage. As part of GNA’s build, ABB’s water-cooled AL-EMS will contribute to safer, more consistent and repeatable aluminum furnace operations following commissioning at the site in late 2024.
The technology has proven to increase productivity by up to 25 percent, lower energy consumption by 10 percent and reduce dross generation by 15 percent in more than 400 aluminum furnace installations worldwide. The end-customer can expect to increase aluminum yield, record rapid chemical and temperature homogenization and achieve return on investment within six to twelve months. The water-cooling will allow the stirrer coils to operate at a lower temperature, protecting the windings from wear and tear, resulting in longer-lasting equipment and lower maintenance requirements. This method makes up most of ABB’s extensive installed base of electromagnetic stirring and braking devices in steel and aluminum production processes and has been deployed safely by customers for more than 80 years.
ABB metallurgists predict and commercially ensure electromagnetic stirring force and related improvements for each furnace project. Image ABB
ABB also offers an exclusive performance guarantee; a team of in-house metallurgists that uses fluid flow calculations of electromagnetic stirring force for every furnace to predict performance improvements which are commercially ensured for each installation.
GNA alutech is a recognized world leader in the design and construction of furnaces and equipment for the aluminum industry, especially melting and holding furnaces; homogenizing, annealing and heat treatment furnaces; cathode sealing equipment and associated machinery. It provides equipment and services for primary and secondary aluminum producers around the world. GNA alutech focuses on advanced design, control systems and construction techniques for long service life and class-leading efficiency and reliability, all with operator safety and user-friendly features built in.
ABB has won an order from world-leading aluminum furnace builder GNA alutech, an Ebner® Group member. Four electromagnetic stirrers (AL-EMS) will contribute to a major expansion for a U.S. aluminum manufacturer. The producer runs the only aluminum mill in the country that focuses exclusively on common alloys, materials vital for the aerospace, automotive and electronics industries, and is now constructing a new melting and casting complex.
The aluminium producer has ambitions to increase its capacity from a current 325,000 tons per year and supply U.S.-manufactured high-quality common alloy aluminum coil across North America, with a focus on reshoring, recycling and sustainability at every stage. As part of GNA’s build, ABB’s water-cooled AL-EMS will contribute to safer, more consistent and repeatable aluminum furnace operations following commissioning at the site in late 2024.
The technology has proven to increase productivity by up to 25 percent, lower energy consumption by 10 percent and reduce dross generation by 15 percent in more than 400 aluminum furnace installations worldwide. The end-customer can expect to increase aluminum yield, record rapid chemical and temperature homogenization and achieve return on investment within six to twelve months. The water-cooling will allow the stirrer coils to operate at a lower temperature, protecting the windings from wear and tear, resulting in longer-lasting equipment and lower maintenance requirements. This method makes up most of ABB’s extensive installed base of electromagnetic stirring and braking devices in steel and aluminum production processes and has been deployed safely by customers for more than 80 years.
ABB metallurgists predict and commercially ensure electromagnetic stirring force and related improvements for each furnace project. Image ABB
ABB also offers an exclusive performance guarantee; a team of in-house metallurgists that uses fluid flow calculations of electromagnetic stirring force for every furnace to predict performance improvements which are commercially ensured for each installation.
GNA alutech is a recognized world leader in the design and construction of furnaces and equipment for the aluminum industry, especially melting and holding furnaces; homogenizing, annealing and heat treatment furnaces; cathode sealing equipment and associated machinery. It provides equipment and services for primary and secondary aluminum producers around the world. GNA alutech focuses on advanced design, control systems and construction techniques for long service life and class-leading efficiency and reliability, all with operator safety and user-friendly features built in.
www.abb.com
