CUTTING

MACHINES EQUIPMENT

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50 YEARS, AND WERE STEEL YOUNG

100% RELIABLE TORC

350
strands for billet and bloom TCM

18
strands for slab TCM

800
strands with billet and bloom cutting equipment

Argentina Australia Belgium Bosnia Brasil Bulgaria Canada China Chile Colombia Cuba Czech Republic Ecuador Egypt Finland France Germany

Greece Guatemala Holland Hungary India Indonesia Iran Italy Korea Malaysia Marocco Mexico Myanmar Poland Qatar Romania Russia

Saudi Arabia Slovak Republic South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey U.A.E. U.K. U.S.A. Ukraine Venezuela Vietnam

CH CUTTING MACHINES
FROM ITALY TO EVERYWHERE ELSE
50 countries around the world with:

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40
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15
control stations for AOD, VOD, LF

s p e c i a l s l i t t i n g , s c r a p , burner plants for EAF subdividing TCM

Thanks to our modern and efficient cutting systems, thousands of tons of steel, with the requested sizes and shapes, are produced and placed on the market around the globe every single day. After more than 50 years of experience in different countries, we are proud to consider ourselves a real part of this complex production process. We also feel that we are part of the great family of steel and, in our own small way, contribute to its constant growth. Aside from the close co-operation with all the major OEM suppliers like DANIELI, SMS-DEMAG, SIEMENS-VAI, CONCAST, TECHINT, we are also proud to include some of the worlds leading steelmakers as our prestigious customers: - Riva group - Thyssenkrupp group - Mittal group - Arcelor group - Corus group - Lucchini group - Gerdau group - Tenaris group - Posco - Tata Steel Ltd. - Mechel Steel group - US Steel corp. - Duferco sa and many others. We thank them all very much. We are ready to meet new global challenges every day, thanks to our extensive experience in the sector backed by the professional skills of a young and dynamic team. Our company operates in accordance with quality standards and is UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 certified.

INNOVATIVE COMPANY
NEXT-MINUTE ORIENTED

A company that looks toward the future has a fundamental goal: to constantly seek innovative solutions. In other words, to constantly develop new ideas and new strategies for our customers in order to more effectively satisfy the demands of the constantly changing world of iron and steel. We are next-minute oriented, thats for sure. But we also have an open mind along with farsighted vision. Our experience and background help us look toward the

future every day, while always focusing on constant improvement.

People are our companys main strength. We believe that our personnel, technicians and engineers generate the driving force needed to ensure constant growth: personal and, naturally, professional growth.
In addition to business aspects. We know quite well that sometimes just one call and one immediate answer are all

thats needed to solve a big problem. Rapid turnaround and the right solutions are just some of our strong points. Because, for us, the future isnt tomorrow, but the next minute.

FLEXIBLE AND CUSTOMER ORIENTED

WE NEVER SAY NO
Flexible with regard to customer needs, and always ready to tackle the most difcult problems head on: these are the strengths of being an Italian company. We never say no is a philosophy that permeates all levels of the company: from managers to engineers and from the sales ofce to the technical department. Thats because were convinced that this is the best approach to each new project: to support the customer over time and to create a solid and long-lasting relationship.

between departments. Our work is always focused on results, and on real solutions to the problem.
Many times the company already has the answer to a customers request: 50 years of experience have allowed us to acquire extensive know-how and to provide rapid and feasible solutions. Always. But if a new problem should crop up, our technical department will be ready to develop ad hoc solutions, providing a detailed and specic project to produce, once again, a positive answer.

Our company has made flexibility its forte: every day we forget about the bureaucracy in order to improve and streamline communications

Could a sector giant always say yes?

ITALIAN DESIGN

A NEW STYLE IN STEEL CUTTING

A Made in Italy cutting plant means first and foremost an important project. The project is a fundamental step in our work process, and our all-Italian approach to the iron and steel sector leads to creative yet exacting solutions. For us, being Italian means: - extreme creativity during the engineering stage with a beautiful and, above all, intelligent design; - strict schemes as far as safety is concerned; - use of select and high-quality materials and components; - optimisation of systems developed in relation to customer demands, to avoid wastes; - constant cost controls to always offer the best at the best price; - maintenance costs reduced to a minimum: everything is analysed and planned down to the smallest details; - excellent results in terms of performance; - outstanding results in terms of service life. We constantly focus on plant reliability while always considering operator safety.

This always guarantees excellent results in terms of performance, but also makes cutting operations simpler and safer, while reducing routine maintenance to an absolute minimum. Our philosophy is a new style in steel cutting.
Each plant has its own history and everyone has their own ideas. But excellent ideas are what generate superior results.

We do create major projects, but they must be followed up by perfect development. Thats why our entire technical staff works with down-to-earth enthusiasm, day in and day out, to find the right solutions. Many factors must be taken into consideration to achieve what we call the right solution. There are many requirements during the engineering phase to which, for us, it is natural to develop the best solutions in order to reach the highest possible satisfaction. Maximum in terms of quality, performance and productivity, is our goal. But we also lower management costs and extend the service life of the entire system, and all

while reducing maintenance requirements to a minimum.

During the engineering stage, we consider and analyse all potential future problems. And we do so with passion: reducing management costs and, thanks to our future outlook, foreseeing and working out the right solutions. Our plants shall not generate any surprises or unforeseen circumstances, thats a must for us.
Because who, like us, works in the world of steel, must always look ahead.

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Our main objectives are reliability over time, maintenance reduced to a minimum and extended plant service life. Thats because in a complex and dynamic market like the iron and steel industry, production cant afford to slow down. And neither can we. And this is just what we keep in mind while we design and develop our plants. Our company can develop the cutting plant in house and monitor the entire cycle, from design engineering to production and full-capacity operation. To design, engineer, produce, assemble and test according to a specific plan based on 10 fundamental steps: - face-to-face definition with our customers of plant type - preliminary 3D/2D engineering - plant engineering - production and assembly in our workshops - testing of all mechanical and electrical parts - dismantling and shipment - assembly and start-up supervision - personnel training - post-sales service and assistance - spare parts supply.

We are a small company and thats why we can allow ourselves the luxury of focusing on even the smallest details. We apply the real craftsmanship of the Made in Italy manufacturing industry, while using modern production processes. Thats our little secret.

BILLET & BLOOM TORCH CUTTING MACHINES

A.L.B.A.s torch cutting machine designed to be used in CC plants for cutting billets, blooms, beam blank and rounds are well known for their reliability, ruggedness and short cutting times. They can work in full automatic, semi-automatic or manual mode achieving the best performances as well as cutting results. Each oxy-cutting car is equipped with 1 high performance high speed water-cooled torch type ALBACUT with integrated pilot flames and contain the granulating system, fluid control system, cooling system and all the other necessary equipment and safety devices. The machine structure, clamping system and torches are water-cooled by a controlled flow and protected against

sparks by heat shields and provided with automatic centralized greasing system for easy maintenance. SPECIAL FEATURES The machine could also be equipped with the following special features as an option, if required: - measuring rolls for billets length detection; - second torch for in line sample cutting with pneumatic up/down system; - up/down system for torches automatic high adjustment for different billet thickness; - iron powder injection system for stainless steel cutting; - in-line oxygen deburring system mod. S.A.C.

TCM FOR BILLETS UP TO 160 mm

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Under the sequence, the cutting cars are clamped onto the strand by a pneumatic clamping device. In this way synchronous running of the machine is guaranteed. Then, the cutting cycle will start with the heating phase and cutting. After termination of the cut, the cars will be released from the strand opening the clamp. They return with an independent motor into the starting position to be ready for the next cut. Designed and manufactured considering all the necessary conditions in order to avoid risks for personnel and plant during the use and maintenance of the machine, it will be equipped with all the required safety devices according to all international standards.

The machine is based on a proven technology with high reliability and low maintenance and is specifically developed to offer high performances in heavy industrial environments. The billet/bloom torch cutting machine is CE certified and developed according to the UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 quality standard.

5-STRAND TCM FOR BILLETS UP TO 160 mm 6-STRAND TCM FOR BILLETS UP TO 150 mm 6-STRAND TCM FOR STAINLESS STEEL ROUND BARS UP TO 500 mm 5-STRAND TCM FOR BLOOMS UP TO 190X247 mm

6-STRAND TCM FOR STAINLESS STEEL ROUND BARS UP TO 500 mm 5-STRAND TCM FOR BILLETS UP TO 160 mm

SLAB TORCH CUTTING MACHINES

A.L.B.A.s torch cutting machine designed to be used in CC plants for cutting slabs are well known for their reliability, ruggedness and short cutting times. They can work in full automatic, semi-automatic or manual mode achieving the best performances as well as cutting results. The machine is equipped with 2 high performance high speed water-cooled torches type ALBACUT with integrated pilot flames for normal cutting, granulating system, fluid control system, measuring system and all the other necessary equipment and safety devices. The machine moves on 4 wheels (2 loose wheels + 2 driven wheels). The machine structure, clamping system, torch holding trolleys and torches are

water cooled by a controlled flow and protected against sparks by heat shields and provided with automatic centralized greasing system for easy maintenance. SPECIAL FEATURES The machine could also be equipped with the following special features as an option, if required: - measuring rolls for slabs length detection; - 2 torches for in line sample cutting; - up/down system for torches automatic high adjustment to different slab thickness; - iron powder injection system for stainless steel cutting; - mechanical deburring system. Under the sequence the cutting machine is clamped onto the strand by means of

TCM FOR SLABS UP TO 170x1550 mm

a pneumatic clamping device. In this way synchronous running of the machine is guaranteed. Then, the cutting cycle will start with the heating phase and cutting. After termination of the cut, the machine will be released from the strand opening the clamp. It returns with independent motors into the starting position to be ready for the next cut. Designed and manufactured considering all the necessary conditions in order to avoid risks for personnel and plant during the use and maintenance of the machine, it will be equipped with all the required safety devices according to all international standards. The machine is based on a proven technology with high reliability and low maintenance and is specifically

developed to offer high performances in heavy industrial environments. The slab torch cutting machine is CE certified and developed according to the UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 quality standard.

TCM FOR SLABS UP TO 240x1350 mm TCM FOR STAINLESS STEEL THIN SLABS UP TO 60x1550 mm TCM FOR STAINLESS STEEL SLABS UP TO 250x1300 mm TCM FOR SLABS UP TO 270x2100 mm

STROKE - 7000 TORCH UP/DOWN SYSTEM MAIN TORCH

SKF 6012-2RS1 SKF 6008-RS2

ETA SDV1 112

ETA SDV1 112

CASTING DIRECTION
SKF 6005-2Z

SAMPLE TORCH

MAIN CABLE CHAIN

MEASURING ROLL

SAMPLE CROP BOX

PASS LINE

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GND LEVEL

TCM FOR SLABS UP TO 300x2200 mm TCM FOR SLABS UP TO 170x1550 mm

SPECIAL SCRAP TORCH CUTTING MACHINES

A.L.B.A.s special scrap torch cutting machine designed in order to cut scrapped slabs, ladles, tundishes, slag pots, scrapped coils, scrapped rolls and various scrap material into any required dimension and suitable to be charged into EAF are well known for their reliability, ruggedness and short cutting times. They can work in full automatic, semi-automatic or manual mode achieving the best performances as well as cutting results with very high hourly productivity. MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Type: Temperature: Max thickness: Dimensions: Number of torches: Average dimensions: Stroke:
FLUID CONTROL PANEL AIR CONDITIONED OPERATOR CABINET SECONDARY CABLE CHAIN

scrapped slabs / ladles / tundishes / slag pots scrapped coils / scrapped rolls / various scrap environment 2000 mm variable 1 or 2 according to scrap dimension ~ 10000 mm

OXYCUTTING TORCH WITH IRON POWDER INJECTION AND UP-DOWN DEVICE MACHINE STROKE-6500 TRANSV.STROKE-2500

VERT.STROKE-1200

COND. ARIA

MAIN CABLE CHAIN

COND. ARIA

OSS. TAGLIO

FIAMMA PILOTA

OSS. RISCALDO

GAS RISCALDO

MACHINE RAILWAYS (ALBA SUPPLY)

ETA SDV1 112
max. 27x33 max. 27x33

ETA SDV1 112

12 12 13.518.5 18.5 13.5 12 13.5

max. 27x33

max. 27x33

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H2O OUT CANNELLO

FIAMMA PILOTA H2O IN CANNELLO

H2O OUT CANNELLO

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INA NUTR 35

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FIAMMA PILOTA H2O IN CANNELLO

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TUNDISH SCRAP 1325 1500

LADLE SCRAP CUTTING BENCH (CUSTOMER SUPPLY)

RAILWAY SUPPORT STRUCURE (ALBA SUPPLY)

CUTTING BENCH (CUSTOMER SUPPLY)

WATER

FOUNDATION (CUSTOMER SUPPLY)

2 TORCHES CUTTING UP TO 2000 mm

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Machines will be manufactured in heavy electro welded carpentry, machined where necessary, completely isolated in a dog-house equipped with guillotine door and special noise isolating panels to reduce the outside noise level under normal acceptable values (85 dB). A fume aspiration connected with a filtering system could be also included. The material to be cut will be placed on a supporting grid and the machine moves on top of it by means of rails placed beside. The machine will move away from the cutting area for scrap charge/discharge operations performed by crane. SPECIAL FEATURES The machine could also be equipped with the following special features as an option, if required: - a dog-house equipped with guillotine door; - special noise isolating panels; - a fume de-dusting system; - 2 special heavy thickness water cooled torch for 2 contemporaneous cuts; - movable torch arm for all purpose all shape cut; - iron powder feeding system; - close water cooling system with own chilling system; - on board air conditioned control cabin for better operator control. The machine will be able to cut scrap pieces up to 2000 mm thickness in a longitudinal or crosswise movement, of any type of steel, pig-iron and slag formation with the use of iron powder if necessary. The fluids (oxygen, gas, compressed

air, water, nitrogen) and the electrical supply will be fed through a cable chain. The air conditioned control cabin will be placed on board the machine structure and includes the operator panel and the electrical board containing the PLC. All the necessary facilities will be also included. The only operator required per shift could control the cutting operation through a well dimensioned window with appropriate protection and armed glasses and work in safety in very good environmental conditions. NEW TARGETS IN SCRAP CUTTING PROCESS ACHIEVED Thanks to the specific design and to our special heavy thickness water-cooled torch type ALBACUT/G2 and ALBACUT/ VK we are able to achieve the following amazing results: - saving in labour cost, with about 80% reduction in nr. of personnel required; - saving in oxygen consumption, in comparison with the traditional manual cutting process; - saving in time, with A.L.B.A. higher speed cutting technology and making the scrap preparation process quicker and easier with the possibility to have more cutting stations, more cutting machines and more cutting torches working together and controlled by one operator only; - working 24/24h continuously; - incredibly high productivity; - incredibly high cutting possibility with very high flexibility. Cutting thickness up to 2000mm;

- always in compliance with all the new and more and more severe environmental and anti-pollution rules. Designed and manufactured considering all the necessary conditions in order to avoid risks for personnel and plant during the use and maintenance of the machine, it will be equipped with all the required safety devices according to all international standards. The machine is based on a proven technology with high reliability and low maintenance and is specifically developed to offer high performances in heavy industrial environments. The special scrap torch cutting machine is CE certified and developed according to the UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 quality standard.

AUTOMATIC TCM FOR SCRAP AND MILL ROLL UP TO 2000 mm - TORCHES GROUP AUTOMATIC TCM FOR SCRAP AND MILL ROLL UP TO 2000 mm AUTOMATIC TCM FOR SCRAP AND MILL ROLL UP TO 2000 mm CUT SLAG POT SCRAP

TWIN AUTOMATIC TCM FOR SCRAP UP TO 2000 mm CUT USED MILL ROLL 1500 mm

SPECIAL ALL PURPOSE TORCH CUTTING MACHINES

LENGTHWISE-CROSSWISE SUBDIVIDING AND SAMPLE CUTTING MACHINE FOR SLABS UP TO 300 mm THICKNESS LENGTHWISE-CROSSWISE SUBDIVIDING MACHINE FOR SLABS UP TO 300 mm THICKNESS

A.L.B.A.s special all purpose torch cutting machine are specifically designed in order to cut slabs, billets, blooms, beam blank and various profile material into any required dimension for sample cutting, cross cutting, slitting, subdividing, emergency, during the whole casting process and are well known for their reliability, ruggedness and short cutting times. They can work in full automatic, semiautomatic or manual mode achieving the best performances as well as cutting results in or out of the casting line or anywhere else that may be required. Any of these will be completely customized machines and designed to respond to very specific requirements. SPECIAL FEATURES The machine could also be equipped with the following special features as an option, if required: - 2, 3 or even more cutting torches according to productivity requirements and cutting purpose; - special noise isolating panels; - a fume de-dusting system; - iron powder feeding system; - close water cooling system with own chilling system; - independent automation system; - close and air conditioned operator cabin. The machine will be able to cut pieces of the defined dimension, performing any of

the required movements and cutting any type of steel or pig-iron with the use of iron powder, if necessary. The fluids (oxygen, gas, compressed air, water, nitrogen) and the electrical supply will be considered in the machine design. If possible and on request the operator control cabin could be placed on board the machine structure and includes the operator panel and the electrical board containing the PLC. All the necessary facilities will be also included. In this case the operator could control the cutting operation through a well dimensioned window with appropriate protection and armed glasses and work in safety in very good environmental conditions. Designed and manufactured considering all the necessary conditions in order to avoid risks for personnel and plant during the use and maintenance of the machine, it will be equipped with all the required safety devices according to all international standards. The machine is based on a proven technology with high reliability and low maintenance and is specifically developed to offer high performances in heavy industrial environments. The special all purpose torch cutting machine is CE certified and developed according to the UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 quality standard.

SAMPLE CUTTING MACHINE FOR BLOOMS UP TO 500 mm THICKNESS SAMPLE CUTTING MACHINE FOR 5-STRAND BILLETS UP TO 200 mm THICKNESS TCM FOR STAINLESS STEEL THIN SLABS UP TO 70 mm THICKNESS LENGTHWISE-CROSSWISE SUBDIVIDING AND SAMPLE CUTTING MACHINE FOR SLABS UP TO 300 mm THICKNESS

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UP-DOWN SYSTEM STROKE-75 FLUID CONTROL PANEL STEADY FRAME STROKE-11000
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CUTTING STATION N2

SLAB + 0.00

SLAB

RAILWAYS MAIN CABLE CHAIN CUTTING BENCH

EMERGENCY TCM FOR THIN SLABS UP TO 20x1560 mm BILLET SAMPLE CUTTING MACHINE

DEBURRING SYSTEMS

A .L.B. A .s deburring systems for billets, blooms, rounds and slabs are specifically designed in order to take the burr generated by the cutting process completely out, and well known for their reliability, ruggedness and short deburring times.They can work in full automatic, semi-automatic or manual mode achieving the best performances as well as deburring results. MECHANICAL DEBURRING MACHINE The mechanical deburring machine suitable for blooms, rounds and slabs, placed underneath the roller table is made of water-cooled electro welded carpentry, machined where necessary and consists of a main movable structure on which the deburring blades are placed. Controlled by a set of light barriers, blades are lifted and lowered and moved forward and

backward (casting direction) cleaning the head & tail of the bar while it is moving on the roller table. Blades could work in both directions with an inclination angle reducing the contact force required and making the deburring process easier. SPECIAL FEATURES The machine could also be equipped with the following special features as an option, if required: - an isolated cover box to keep the noise level under control; - a slag conveying system to be placed underneath the deburring machine; - according to the weight, dimension and length of the bar, a water cooled pinch roll could be installed to keep the bar in a right position during the deburring process.

N22 BLADES

SLAB

MECHANICAL DEBURRING MACHINE FOR SLABS UP TO 2100 mm WIDTH

CASTING DIRECTION

OXYGEN DEBURRING SYSTEM - SAC The SAC system allows to remove the slag as soon as it forms under the billet or the bloom during cutting operations and is designed to be installed in A.L.B.A.s torch cutting machines. The SAC system works in combination with the main oxy-cutting torch and blows a laminated flow of oxygen under the lower surface of the billet while it is cut. When the cut is finish the head and tail of the bar is cleaned and with a perfect shape ready to be laminated. The deburring torch could move automatically and be kept in a safety position when not in operation. ADVANTAGES OF SAC SYSTEM - lower cost compared with mechanical systems;

- easier maintenance; - lower consumption. Designed and manufactured considering all the necessary conditions in order to avoid risks for personnel and plant during the use and maintenance of the machine, it will be equipped with all the required safety devices according to all international standards. Deburring systems are based on a proven technology with high reliability and low maintenance and are specifically developed to offer high performances in heavy industrial environments. A.L.B.A.s deburring systems are CE certified and developed according to the UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 quality standard.

SAC OXYGEN DEBURRING SYSTEM FOR BILLETS AND BLOOMS - SIDE VIEW MECHANICAL DEBURRING MACHINE FOR SLABS UP TO 2100 mm WIDTH SAC OXYGEN DEBURRING SYSTEM FOR BILLETS AND BLOOMS - FRONT VIEW

FLUID CONTROL STATIONS

FLUID CONTROL STATION FOR AOD OXYGEN CONTROL STATION FOR VOD

A.L.B.A.s fluid control stations are designed and manufactured in order to allow every kind of fluid control for Torch Cutting Machines, oxygen blowing systems, burners systems and for any purpose in the steel industry. They can be produced for all most common gases, such as oxygen, methane, propane, acetylene, argon, nitrogen, compressed air, etc. and they can be equipped with all necessary special devices such as

pressure reducers, mass/flow-meters, on/ off valves, solenoid valves, safety valves, flashback arrestors, pressure switches, impurity catcher filters, dryers, etc. They are supplied with the right steel supporting structure and they are completely assembled, cabled, checked and tested in our facility. A .L.B.A .s fluid control stations are specially engineered to satisfy all customer needs, final work site conditions and

comply with all standards and regulations in force. A.L.B.A.s fluid control stations are developed according to the UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 quality standard.

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Psi Bar

GAS-OXYGEN CONTROL PANELS FOR 5-STRAND TCM FLUID CONTROL STATION FOR AOD

OXYGEN LANCES

WATER-COOLED OXYGEN LANCE FOR EAF WATER-COOLED OXYGEN LANCE FOR AOD-CONVERTERS

A.L.B.A.s oxygen lances allow to inject oxygen directly in Electric Arc Furnaces, CD converters, AOD or VOD refining units. They allow a remarkable increase of furnace temperature, shortening of melting time and acceleration of decarburization and steel refining process. The complete system consists of a fluid control unit, the manipulator for lance advancing, flexible hoses for lance feeding and a loose lance or a watercooled lance, depending on the melting process requirements. The oxygen blowing water-cooled lance can be also coupled with a parallel

carbon injection lance, in order to allow both furnace temperature increasing and slag foam production. A.L.B.A. can supply both consumable lances and water-cooled reusable lances, water-cooled copper lance tips easy replaceable with standard welding practice, complete fluid control unit, and flexible hoses for lance feeding. A.L.B.A.s oxygen lances and oxygenblowing systems are developed according to the UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 quality standard.

SEZ SEZ

SEZ

WATER-COOLED OXYGEN AND CARBON LANCES FOR EAF

BURNERS FOR EAF

WATER-COOLED SUPERMACH SUPERSONIC BURNER FOR EAF WATER-COOLED SUPERSONIC BURNERS FOR EAF - DIFFERENT TYPES

A.L.B.A.s burners for EAF are designed and manufactured in order to improve scrap cutting-down (ALBASUN series) and to supply additional heat to the electric furnace (SUPERMACH series). The water-cooled ALBASUN series burners are engineered to be installed on slag removal doors or on furnace walls and to be operated by a manipulator. They have a gas/oxygen crown outlet and they produce a long and very concentrated flame which allows to improve scrap cutting-down and electric arc stability. They produce an oxidizing and external

mixing combustion with thermal capacity from 3 up to 5 MW. The water-cooled SUPERMACH series burners are engineered to be installed on furnace walls. They have a supersonic gases outlet speed in order to avoid any possible flashback and to reduce tip obstruction caused by the slag. The high thermal capacity (from 2 up to 9 MW) and the very large flame size for wide surface heating allow a high heat supply to electric furnaces. The complete system includes the fluids

regulating station, the safety devices, special flexible hoses and the control board. A.L.B.A.s burners for EAF can be supplied in different thermal capacities, lengths, fluid inlet connections in order to meet the characteristics of each single furnace. A.L.B.A.s burners for EAF are developed according to the UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 quality standard.

WATER-COOLED SUPERMACH SUPERSONIC BURNER FOR EAF AIR-COOLED SUPERSONIC BURNER FOR EAF

HEATING SYSTEMS

A.L.B.A.s special heating systems are designed and manufactured in order to allow heating of large pipes components, flanges, plates prepared for welding process, surface inserts or junctions. They use manifolds modular burnersholders assembled by means of a fulcrumpin that allows to set up polygons adapting to the profile of the piece to be heated. Burners for manifolds have a high thermal capacity working with a mix of air and combustible gas (methane or propane) and a reducing flame. A.L.B.A. can supply the complete heating system which includes a regulating panel for air and combustible gas, flameproof and self-extinguishing flexible hoses, safety valves and flashback arrestors, quick couplings for fast and easy assembling/

dismantling, manifolds in different quantity and length according to customer needs. The system can be also equipped with an electronic control device in order to automatically check and regulate the desired heating temperature. A.L.B.A. also designs and manufactures heating and drying systems for tundishes, ladles, etc. which include steel supporting structure, complete fluids regulating station, control panel, feeding hoses, and safety devices. A.L.B.A.s heating and drying systems are developed according to the UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 quality standard.

TUNDISH HEATING SYSTEM

TUNDISH

MANIFOLDS FOR LARGE PIPES HEATING

MAY 2007 EDITION The company reserves the right to make changes to the information contained in this publication without prior notice. A.L.B.A. s.r.l. reserves the right to publication. No part of this catalogue may be reproduced in any form, by print, photoprint, microlm or any other means, without permission from A.L.B.A. S.r.l.

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+39 010 6511253 +39 010 6512008 alba.srl@albacut.com www.albacut.com

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