Jun 30 2007
Stimir of Iceland has shipped an automatic stub saw and automatic MIG welding system to Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) of Korba, India.
This is the fourth recent shipment for Stimir’s automatic stub saw and follows orders from Alcan Iceland, Alcan Steg of Switzerland, and Soeral in Norway.
Stimir’s innovative automated stub saw machine uses band saw technology, resulting in energy conservation, noise reduction, cleaner cut surfaces, and easy and inexpensive blade replacement. The saw cut stubs horizontally whilst the rod remains hanging in the overhead conveyor.
At BALCO the stub saw is the first stub repair installation in the new pre-bake smelter and will provide a low-energy consumption, low-noise solution. The smooth and precise cut surfaces produce by the Stimir saw will enable much improved control of welding, producing mechanically stronger joints with significantly lowered electrical resistance.
The system control specified by BALCO enables the selection of any of three cut lengths on any combination of the four stubs on each anode rod. After cutting, the rod will move on the overhead conveyor to an automatic MIG welding station, where the correct length of new stub will be fitted and welded in place.
Stimir hf. is a solution provider to the primary aluminium industry, with particular focus on the Rodding Plant. All aspects of design and fabrication are undertaken at Stimir’s own facilities, ensuring total quality control and on-time delivery.