Integrated Melting System (IMS) - Pyrotek
Integrated Melting System (IMS) - Pyrotek
Integrated Melting System (IMS) - Pyrotek
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Chip Preparation<br />
The chip preparation module is specifically designed to<br />
remove water and water-based lubricants from chips. The<br />
enclosed chip drying system has no moving parts and<br />
utilizes waste heat. Hot air passes through chips to remove<br />
moisture and lubricants, reducing moisture to less than<br />
0.15%. With operating temperatures approximately 600ºF<br />
(315ºC), the enclosed evaporative system has a drying<br />
efficiency of up to 99.9% with no flame.<br />
<strong>Integrated</strong> Control Panel<br />
PLC control and integration is handled seamlessly by the <strong>Integrated</strong><br />
Control Panel (ICP) with touch screen HMI control. The ICP allows<br />
total integration of the entire chip processing system including both<br />
T-35SD and LOTUSS systems. A networked PC can provide a<br />
user-friendly interface between the common network(s) allowing for<br />
complete flexibility and integration.<br />
Engineering and Project Support<br />
Our highly experienced and dedicated support team comprises design<br />
and engineering professionals that have made aluminium processing<br />
their career, all driven by a common goal: to improve customer<br />
performance.<br />
contact Information: www.pyrotek.info/metaullics_offices<br />
<strong>Pyrotek</strong> Inc. • corPorate offIce • 9503 e. MontgoMery avenue • SPokane valley, Wa 99206, uSa • P: 509-926-6212 • f: 509-927-2408<br />
www.pyrotek.info • email: info@pyrotek.info SeP-08-e4-930<br />
<strong>Integrated</strong> <strong>Melting</strong> <strong>System</strong><br />
<strong>IMS</strong><br />
<strong>Integrated</strong> <strong>Melting</strong> <strong>System</strong>s<br />
(<strong>IMS</strong>)<br />
®
The <strong>Integrated</strong> <strong>Melting</strong> <strong>System</strong> (<strong>IMS</strong>)<br />
is a system engineered to process<br />
machining chips and convert them<br />
back into usable metal. Designed<br />
specifically for foundries, the <strong>IMS</strong> can<br />
be used by any facility generating chips<br />
from machining operations. <strong>System</strong>s<br />
are custom designed to customer<br />
needs, considering the material to be<br />
processed, the desired end product<br />
and any existing equipment.<br />
A unique feature of the <strong>IMS</strong> is its<br />
energy efficiency: it uses waste heat<br />
from other thermal processes, such<br />
as the melting furnace, to significantly<br />
increase the thermal efficiency of the<br />
complete process.<br />
LOTUSS benefits include the following:<br />
• High metal recovery rates<br />
• Maximize metal production<br />
• Designed for continuous, automated operation<br />
• Low operating cost<br />
• Low capital investment<br />
• Low maintenance<br />
• Easy installation<br />
• Can be retrofit to existing furnaces<br />
At the heart of the <strong>IMS</strong> is the LOTUSS system, one of<br />
the best technologies available for melting light gauge<br />
scrap. The LOTUSS system operates in conjunction<br />
with a Metaullics Tensor Series circulation pump or an<br />
electromagnetic pump. Metal is pumped from the main<br />
furnace chamber into a circular refractory well. The well<br />
design incorporates a unique and patented shape to<br />
generate a downward vortexing action for the metal flow.<br />
While a conveyor continuously introduces scrap into the<br />
LOTUSS, the metal flow pattern quickly submerges the<br />
scrap charge materials. The metal is then directed into<br />
the dross well located downstream of the LOTUSS, where<br />
proper dross treatment and fluxing is completed. Because<br />
the charge well is separate from the dross well, charging<br />
can be continuous even during fluxing and dross working /<br />
removal operations.<br />
<strong>System</strong>s are available for processes up to 2<br />
metric tons per hour. Available modules include<br />
the following:<br />
• Hot Air Drier<br />
• Receiving and Storage Hoppers<br />
• Conveyors<br />
• Shredders<br />
• Centrifuge<br />
• Magnetic Separator<br />
• Weigh Belt<br />
• Control Panel<br />
• LOTUSS<br />
• Metaullics Circulation Pump / EMP Pump<br />
• Emission Control Equipment<br />
• Transfer Pumps<br />
• Molten Metal Filters<br />
• STAR Degassing <strong>System</strong><br />
• Other equipment can be supplied as needed<br />
The type of light gauge scrap fed into the melting furnace by<br />
means of the LOTUSS will have an impact on the yield. By<br />
pulling dry material subsurface through the vortex, oxidation<br />
is minimized regardless of scrap type. Recovery rate increases<br />
are typically 1–5%, depending on the existing method.<br />
If the system is operated properly, consistent metal recoveries<br />
of 96-98% can be expected. For maximum recovery, salt flux<br />
may be required.