Welcome to our Insight blog where you will find stories and announcements that pertain to the industries Pyrotek serves, from aluminium to zinc galvanizing to glass to acoustics to battery materials and more.
Pyrotek Precision Machining Delivers as Team
by David Cole | 6 January 2020
Pyrotek Precision Machining has a lot of versatility because of its technology and the experience and training of the team. It has machined parts for multiple other industries and will continue to do so for customers in industries like oil and gas, automotive, aerospace, agriculture and many others.
Pyrotek Builds New Dubai Manufacturing Plant
by David Cole | 28 September 2019
The new Pyrotek plant will focus on manufacturing several major product lines and provide faster delivery of specific customized products in the region.
Find Pyrotek at Major South American Foundry Show
by David Cole | 28 August 2019
Pyrotek meeting with foundry industry representatives from Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Perú, and Chile at FENAF 2019 in São Paulo, Brazil.
Pyrotek.com Page Devoted to Degassing Consumables
by David Cole | 14 June 2019
Pyrotek.com now has a page for Degassing Consumables to help customers explore in-depth what Pyrotek can offer so they operate more efficiently and save money.
Pyrotek’s Converted Equalizing Axial Cooled Hanger Boosts Pack-to-Melt Ratio
by David Cole | 12 April 2019
Pyrotek’s patented converted equalizing axial cooled hanger is being utilized by container glass plants around the world to reduce maintenance downtime and optimize pack-to-melt (PTM) production ratios.
Pyrotek Contributing to Large Rail Car Project in Indonesia
by David Cole | 1 February 2019
The customer, PT Industri Kereta Api (INKA), based in Madiun, East Java, Indonesia, is a new customer that made its first purchase order with Pyrotek late last year.
Pyrotek Profile: Massimiliano Doria
by Jackson Romney | 31 January 2019
Massimiliano Doria, Regional Melt Circulation and Recovery Sales Manager, explains how Pyrotek pumps can benefit aluminium and zinc customers, and how the non-ferrous metals industry has changed in recent years.
January 2019 Commodity Insight Newsletter is Released
Pyrotek has released a Commodity Insight newsletter highlighting various cost factors affecting manufacturing, from alumina to glass yarn to foam.
Pyrotek Offers Coatings for Aluminium Operations
by David Cole | 10 January 2019
Pyrotek has more than 30 core coating products, with a variety suited for the aluminium industry. They can be applied to anything in contact with molten aluminium.
Pyrotek Underheated Furnaces Improve Metal Quality and Operational Efficiency
by David Cole | 8 January 2019
The dual-chamber underheated low-pressure furnace utilizes a divider wall and stopper rod to isolate the holding chamber from the pressure chamber. This allows dross generation from charging to be isolated to the holding chamber.
Pyrotek Publishes January 2019 Aluminium Insight Newsletter
Pyrotek has published the January 2019 edition of the Aluminium Insight newsletter. Aluminium Insight offers industry stories and Pyrotek features, from the smelter to the foundry.
Pyrotek Zinc Recovery System Vs. Old Ball-Mill Process
by David Cole | 14 December 2018
With the acquisition of an MZR-2000 zinc-recovery unit, with a capacity of 2000 kilograms (4400 pounds), plants could decommission their dross mills.
Pyrotek Engineers Serve Broad Spectrum of Customers
by David Cole | 12 December 2018
Pyrotek’s engineering teams located around the world—in North America, Europe, China and Australia—each have broad technical experience and training.
Pyrotek Thermally Formed Combo Bags Offer Improved Metal Distribution and Flow Control
by David Cole | 6 December 2018
Pyrotek's TF combo bags help improve molten metal temperature distribution and optimize flow control for aluminium vertical direct chill slab/rolling ingot casting. They outperform standard sewn bags.
Pyrotek Tests Pumps for Global Customers at Ohio Facility
by David Cole | 4 December 2018
Pyrotek conducts water modeling of pumps and its LOTUSS vortex technology at its facility in Aurora, Ohio, USA.