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 RFM Drain-Out Pump Reduces Pump Times and Maximizes Efficiency
by David Cole | 12 May 2020 at 16:45
Pyrotek reinforced fiberglass material (RFM®) drain-out pumps are helping world-class foundries around the world more effectively empty holding and melting furnaces.
Increasing Ladle Efficiency and Service Life Through Proper Preheating Technology
by David Cole | 4 May 2020 at 09:37
“It’s crucial that our customers get the highest performance from their transfer ladles and have the safest, most efficient process of preheating them,” says Mike Tomassi, Chief Engineer at Pyrotek’s Cortland, New York, USA, facility. “Our transfer ladle preheat systems help operators properly heat their vessels so they can spend more time operating and less time in maintenance.”
CASE STUDY: STAR E3500 Degassing Unit Delivers Stable Metal Density
by David Cole | 12 April 2020 at 14:33
Pyrotek’s STAR E3500 degassing unit with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is helping foundries achieve stable metal density regardless of alloy or input conditions, which is critical to a successful casting process.
Demand Grows for Pyrotek’s Advanced Filtering Technology
by David Cole | 6 April 2020 at 13:54
Customer savings are reaching tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars every six months.
Pyrotek Graphite Shafts and Rotors Add Value
by David Cole | 6 April 2020 at 13:47
“We nearly have an engineer in every customer location around the world providing experienced on-site service,” Pyrotek Product Manager Mahmud Elkhoja says.
Strength Designed Into Pyrotek Filling Funnels
by David Cole | 6 April 2020 at 13:30
Pyrotek’s cast iron filling funnels are built with exterior reinforcement ribs, which are positioned for maximum resistance against cracking and thermal stress.
Pyrotek.com Page Devoted to Degassing Consumables
by David Cole | 14 June 2019 at 12:27
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 at 11:26
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 at 14:03
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 Offers Coatings for Aluminium Operations
by David Cole | 10 January 2019 at 13:48
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 at 15:54
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 Zinc Recovery System Vs. Old Ball-Mill Process
by David Cole | 14 December 2018 at 12:00
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 Thermally Formed Combo Bags Offer Improved Metal Distribution and Flow Control
by David Cole | 6 December 2018 at 00:00
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.
Pump Service Life Record at Profilglass
by David Cole | 12 October 2018 at 09:34
Pyrotek J-50 SD 6-inch LTS circulation pump and 40-inch LOTUSS scrap submergence system combine to deliver record service life for Italian aluminium company.