Aluminium

Aluminium Extrusion Plant

Heated billets of aluminium alloy are pushed through a preheated die to create the required profile. Quenching is vital to ensure the finished product has the correct properties.

The process requires accurate temperature monitoring of both the billet and die, for efficiency and to prevent damage to the press. Quench and extrusion monitoring ensures consistent product quality.

With decades of experience and a global reputation for excellence, AMETEK Land provides dedicated solutions for each stage of the process. Our products offer the precision and rapid response your operation requires.

Applications +
- Billet
  
  The Aluminium Billet Thermometer (ABT) and SPOT AL pyrometer provide fast, accurate temperature measurements for the surface of billets, reducing die wear, improving press efficiency and increasing product consistency.
  
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- Die
  
  The SPOT R160 thermometer measures the temperature of the die before press loading. This stops hot aluminium solidifying on contact with an under-heated die, causing a significant process stoppage.
  
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- Extrusion
  
  The SPOT AL pyrometer uses pre-set, customisable algorithms to make aluminium temperature measurements throughout the extrusion process. Integrates with control systems, it ensures reliability and minimises scrap.
  
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- Quench
  
  The SPOT AL pyrometer is suitable for critical quench exit measurements, verifying the cooling rate to ensure the correct hardness and tensile strength is maintained in the alloys.
  
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Documentation +
Videos +
- SPOT AL EQS Infrared Pyrometer
  
  Introducing SPOT AL EQS - an advanced non-contact infrared pyrometer providing a single sensor solution for aluminium extrusion press exit, quench and strip applications.
- Advances in Non-contact Temperature Measurement for Aluminium Extruders
  
  Presented by Richard Gagg, Global Industry Manager – Metals.
- Advances In Non-Contact Aluminium Temperature Measurement
  
  Learn about next generation pyrometry for Aluminium temperature measurements for Extruders and Hot Rolling Mills. Advances in features and operational performance help production of higher specification products for the ever-demanding aluminium market.