Expert Guidance for StrikoWestofen Equipment

See the latest technology from StrikoWestofen and Italpresse Gauss – and how they work together perfectly. Intelligently integrated machinery to form a unique, end-to-end solution for aluminium die casting to deliver ultimate productivity and quality, with the lowest possible cost and resource use – from melting and dosing to casting.

The StrikoMelter PurEfficiency is the most energy efficient furnace available on the market - with 489 k Wh/t lowest measured energy consumption. The modifications made, together with StrikoMelter's proven shaft geometry, also make a metal yield of almost 100% possible. StrikoMelter's proven shaft design - enlarged for this product line with no additional height requirements - combines preheating, heating and liquefaction in one highly efficient unit.

The self-cleaning transfer launder for Westomat prevents metal a thread in the launder and ensures that there are always the same optimal conditions with start of each dosing cycle. That means even better metal quality and dosing precision for our customers.

"Discover high-end furnace technology designed for today's modern foundry. StrikoWestofen offers holistic solutions from melting to dosing which help you to improve your bottom line. Easy maintenance, energy efficiency, optimal metal yield and better working conditions make the difference."

"Our cloud-based Monitizer | Refill Monitor is a perfect example of how to use sensor data for optimal metal refilling just at the right time. The tool continuously checks the fill levels of any dosing furnace and visualizes them in one single view with all information for the operator. This means operators know in real-time when to refill each furnace with the exact amount of metal needed. This eliminates any risk of running dry or over-filling - and the stoppages they cause."

"Our Part Load Efficiency Control is a software package, implemented in the furnace control system, that largely automates the control of the melting phases - according to utilization levels - in order to optimise energy consumption. By switching to long melting periods, the efficiency of the melting process increases significantly, reducing energy consumption by up to 20% – especially with a workload of less than 50%. It also helps you improve labour and process efficiency by increasing the degree of automation in the furnace control."

"StrikoWestofen have asked their customers in Aluminium foundries operating StrikoMelter shaft melting furnaces what they expect from a StrikoMelter shaft melting furnace.
Here is why:
StrikoMelter : Pays off fast. Built to last. For generations."

"Meet our Giants for Giant casting. Flexible. Modular. Individual. In-cell melting, holding and dosing of Aluminium for all foundries, no matter what size or shape. Globally."

Easy to install, integrate and maintain, this compact and highly customized Westomat model delivers the benefits you've come to expect from a classic, and with some other unique features. Most notably, and the reason this furnace is 'small and mighty', there are two potential positions for the riser tube. This doesn't just make pouring, sample taking and cleaning easier, it also allows a parallel arrangement with the die casting machine that saves precious space. Find out more.

"In this video we will show you how to extract liquid metal via the tapping valve. With stationary furnaces, metal extraction occurs through a tapping valve at the deepest bath position. Before operating the valve, please ensure that a sufficiently large and preheated ladle is available to receive the metal. You should also always have an emergency stopper rod on hand. Safety first! Make your world better with technologies and services from StrikoWestofen!"

In this video we will show you how to clean the melting furnace StrikoMelter after free melting. For your own safety, please wear adequate protective clothing. Make your world better with technologies and services from StrikoWestofen!

In this video we will show you how to install the upper and lower filling funnel for the Westomat dosing furnace. Depending on wear it is necessary from time to time to replace them.
Make your world better with technologies and services from StrikoWestofen!

In this video, we will show you how to load the StrikoMelter, melting furnace, in the most energy-efficient way and thereby save a significant amount of energy. Make sure that the shaft is always full so that energy can be optimally used. Energy savings up to 10% are possible.

"In this video we will show you how to clean the Westomat dosing furnace. For your own safety, please wear adequate protective clothing. Make your world better with technologies and services from StrikoWestofen!"

Modern foundry equipment is designed to use less energy, optimize productivity and ensure high quality castings are produced seamlessly. But even with the right machines and solutions in place, you may not be getting the results you are expecting. Taking a closer look at your melting and dosing furnace maintenance processes, could help. In the video you will find helpful tips and advice what to consider for your furnace maintenance.

StrikoWestofen: Interview with Marcus about benefits of a modernization project on StrikoMelter melting and holding furnaces and Westomat dosing furnaces and customer training at site in Austria. Part of modernization projects can be furnace relining, control upgrades, hot gas baffle or any other feature to cut down energy costs.

StrikoWestofen have asked their customers in Aluminium foundries operating StrikoMelter shaft melting furnaces what they expect from a StrikoMelter shaft melting furnace.
Here is why: StrikoMelter : Pays off fast. Built to last. For generations.

This is not mission impossible! Watch how you can upgrade your furnace in 5 simple steps to lower energy consumption and bills and reduce your CO2 footprint.