Charging Furnaces During Periods Of Extreme Low Temperatures

Charging Furnaces

During winter periods the potential risk of charging metallic scrap containing pockets of ice into a furnace molten bath becomes likely which can result in an extremely volatile and dangerous explosive situation. Many foundries operate in climates where temperatures often reach -40⁰C and it is therefore common to find pockets of ice in scrap which…

Foundry Projects Ltd join the Alcumus SafeContractor Scheme

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In response to changes and improvements regarding health and safety in industry there are now several schemes available to obtain accreditation of compliance. Many organisations have already adopted a scheme which all contractors must comply with before work can be carried out on their site. Foundry Projects Ltd have decided to join the Alcumus SafeContractor…