EMP Automated Tapping Mechanism Improves ... - Pyrotek
EMP Automated Tapping Mechanism Improves ... - Pyrotek
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ask the expert... (continued) by Jason Midgely<strong>EMP</strong> AUTOMATED TAPPING MECHANISM IMPROVES PERFORMANCE IN METAL TRANSFERa pneumatic transfer mechanism,installation of a tapping block in the<strong>EMP</strong> chargewell and modifications tothe <strong>EMP</strong> PLC and HMI control software,as required.Q: What are the special features andthe process benefits achieved usingthis <strong>Pyrotek</strong> product?A: Features of the <strong>Pyrotek</strong> <strong>EMP</strong> systembring a range of benefits to customerprocess operations, including thefollowing.• The operator can be at a safedistance from the tap-out whilemetal is transferred• Metal flow can be turned on and offefficiently• Metal flow rate is easily controlled• Minimal operator interface• Instantaneous and quiescent metalflow• High flow capability• Pressure head can remove heightrestrictions• Long distance transfers possibleQ: What are the additional advantagesfor the customer?A: The rates of transfer experiencedhave been between 2 and 4 tonnes perminute, while still achieving circulationwithin the furnace and maintaininggood levels of thermal and chemicalhomogeneity during the transferprocess.<strong>Pyrotek</strong> now has installed over 20systems in melting operations globally,employing the <strong>EMP</strong> transfer functionwith different variants, all delivering thebenefits to customers as described here.www.pyrotek.info/emp*Jason Midgley is Operations Director, <strong>EMP</strong>Technologies, <strong>Pyrotek</strong> MCR Group, Burtonon-Trent,United Kingdom, with extensive fieldexperience in equipment for molten metalhandling and treatment.