Product Details

Pig Casting Machine

Introduction: The Pig Casting Machine (PCM) is a specialized machine designed and manufactured by ROTAMECH Industries to facilitate the continuous production of Iron or Ferro Alloy Pigs of specific sizes. This machine plays a crucial role in the efficient and precise casting of molten metal into solid pigs used in various industrial processes.

Key Components and Operation: The PCM operates as an inclined chain conveyor equipped with a series of overlapping molds fixed between two moving chains, which traverse over a set of stationary rollers. The movement of these chains and molds is facilitated by a system of sprockets located at each end of the PCM. One of these sprockets is idle while the other serves as the driving sprocket.

Drive Unit: The driving mechanism of the PCM comprises an AC or DC motor connected to a multistage helical reduction gearbox. This gearbox reduces the motor's high-speed rotational output into a slower, higher-torque output suitable for driving the PCM's operation. The output shaft of the gearbox is linked via a coupling to the driving sprocket shaft, which is supported at its ends by bearings. This setup ensures smooth and reliable movement of the conveyor chains and molds during the casting process.

Continuous Casting Process: During operation, the PCM continuously moves the molds filled with molten metal along its inclined path. As the molds progress, the metal inside solidifies, forming pigs of the desired size and shape. The overlapping molds allow for a continuous casting process, maximizing production efficiency.

Advantages of PCM:

• Efficiency: Enables continuous production without interruptions, optimizing workflow.
• Precision: Produces uniform and accurately sized iron or ferro alloy pigs.
• Automation: Reduces manual labor and ensures consistent quality.
• Customization: Can be adapted to cast different sizes and types of pigs based on requirements.

Applications: PCM finds applications in steelmaking, foundries, and other metal industries where the efficient production of metal pigs is essential for downstream processes. It is particularly beneficial in large-scale operations requiring high volumes of standardized metal products.

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