High Performance on customers demand
For the production of copper anodes SMS group offers two different systems. The common standard system “Anode Casting Wheel” as well as the advanced anode processing line “CONTILANOD®”. While the anode casting wheel is the standard copper anode casting system with high number of world wide applications and lower capex, the CONTILANOD® system offers advantages in superior anode shape and overall processing of cathodes.
The produced liquid metals can also be casted into tailor-made semi-products such as ingots with various shapes as requested by our clients and their off-takers. The correct choice of the units depends on the desired capacity, metal specifications and required shapes of the ingots.
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Anode Casting Wheel
The most common system to produce copper anodesAnode casting wheels are the most common technical system used to produce copper anodes. They are easy to operate and are characterized by a high degree of process stability.
Moreover, when designing and constructing the machines we take care to ensure reliable operation, high availability and minimum operating costs. The SMS group anode casting wheels set as default the important topic of weight tolerances and process automation. The proven three-point weighing system in the pouring device, demand oriented spray cooling for dynamic regulation of the mould temperature and the process stabile spray coating system ensure our casting wheel users the crucial technology advantage. Due to enhanced life time of cost intensive wear parts and the high degree of automation the process cost are minimized. This forms the basis for a highly efficient production. The modular design structure offers high flexibility to follow customers requirements and create tailor-made systems. The collecting rack can be chosen for both, horizontal and vertical oriented anode packages to be taken over by fork-lift truck or crane.
CONTILANOD®
CONTILANOD® is an anode continuous casting technique, using a Hazelett twin-belt casters. Anodes produced in this process are characterized by a high metallurgical homogeneity of the microstructure over the full anode volume. Other key benefits are the flatness of the anodes, their geometrical precision and their high weight consistency. CONTILANOD® anodes are free of edge washes and surface unevenness and thus help increase the cost-effectiveness of electrolysis considerably.
Ingot casting
SMS group offers different ingot casting systems, which were developed for the non-ferrous metals industries or are being applied also in the iron and steel as well as for the ferro-alloy industry.
Pig casting machines are traditional units for solidifying hot metal into “iron pigs”. Similar units are used to convert ferro-alloys into pigs or other individual shapes. This principle can also be applied especially for the non-ferrous metals plants, in case larger capacities needs to be cast.
Additionally the liquid metal can be poured into casting frames, which are placed on steel slabs. This casting method is commonly used in the ferro-alloy and silicon metal industry.
For the casting of smaller metal amounts, we also offer compact low cost solutions, working semi-automatic or can be operated manually. Such casting systems are suitable in particular in recycling plants.
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Consulting & Training
Building on experienceHowever, not only a service partner for your plants and machines, SMS group is also there for your staff. Furthermore, You can enroll on standardized and individual training programs designed for you by our SMS TECademy. That ensures you strengthen your competence as a plant owner.
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Maintenance & Repairs
Whether you require one-off equipment checks, continuous condition monitoring, remote service, or regular plant inspections: our service experts will take care of it all. You can even outsource your complete maintenance operations to us. This ensures excellent plant availability plus best production results.
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Spare parts & Logistics
When the spare parts you need are no longer available or the new generation is not 100% compatible, you risk plant standstills. That's why SMS group constantly monitors the availability of all parts and, where necessary, offers modern alternatives - even for parts from third-party suppliers. This ensures competitiveness and full productivity over the entire life cycle of your plant.
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Upgrades & Modernization
Keep your plant state-of-the-artEven plants "built to last" need to be critically examined from time to time, because markets and production processes are continuously evolving. Together with you, our service experts will find the best revamp options for your requirements. Once again bang up to date, your plants will then be ready to bolster your strong position on the market.
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contact
Markus Ecker
SMS group GmbH
Sales Copper Plants
Ohlerkirchweg 66
41069 Mönchengladbach
Germany
Phone
: +49 2161 350-1450
Thomas Schatz
SMS group GmbH
Sales Copper Plants
Ohlerkirchweg 66
41069 Mönchengladbach
Germany
Phone
: +49 2161 350-1450
Günter Gesche
SMS group GmbH
Service Casting Plants for Copper
Ohlerkirchweg 66
41069 Mönchengladbach
Germany
Phone
: +49 2161 350 1233