Expertise for Aluminum Smelter

We are proud to count many aluminum smelter players among our customers. As such, we have solid expertise in many sectors. Since 1993, we’ve been working with our partners to develop specialized equipment adapted to these harsh environments, and in the process, we’ve acquired a thorough understanding of their operation and maintenance.

Carbon Sector

  • Design and manufacture of moulds and dies
  • Specialized equipment development
  • Good knowledge of operation and maintenance

Rod rectifier, Anode center Jonquière plant

  • Automated equipment
  • 3 anodes / minute
  • 300 000 cycles per year
  • Unit commissioned in 2006

Anode molds

Studs rectifier

Anode mould

Experimental anode molds

Smelter Sector

  • Design, optimization and manufacture of specialized lifting equipment
  • Development of specialized equipment
  • Technical support for shells and anode development
  • Good knowledge of operation and maintenance

Alumina feed system for P-180 tanks

Multi-purpose bucket

Alumina feed system for P-155 tanks

Hopper lid extension iron mold

Lift bucket

Electrolysis crucible transport beam

from top to bottom:

  • Pots room, Jonquière plant
  • Capacity: 12,910 kg, Weight: 590 kg
  • 34% reduction in original weight
  • Allow accidental lifting with one arm
  • Pots room, Laterrière plant
  • Capacity: 20 500 kg, Weight: 3,000 kg
  • 30% reduction in original weight
  • 8 units in operation since 1999
  • Transfer center, Laterrière plant
  • Capacity: 22,500 kg, Weight: 5,100 kg
  • Allow accidental lifting with one arm
  • 2 units put into operation in 2007
  • Marked increase in reliability

AP30/ AP40/AP60 Sector

  • Design and manufacture of anode hole dies
  • Development of specialized equipment and non-magnetic tools
  • Design, optimization and manufacture of specialized lifting equipment
  • Design and manufacture of lining presses
  • Good knowledge of operation and maintenance

Anode frame broken bolts non-magnetic extractor

Anode frame rectifier non-magnetic shaper

Non-magnetic standard weight

Non-magnetic telescopic candle

High-strength anode hole die

Bank measuring and plugging pannel

Lining and preformed bloc presses

Non-magnetic tools

Lifting clamps and handling beam

From left to right,

Preformed block lifting clamps, Sealed cathode lifting clamps, Cathode ray tube handling beam

Ergonomic and performant potlining presses

A partner that stands out !

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