Metal refining and smelting operations face tough challenges such as rising energy costs, process inefficiencies, and strict environmental regulations. We understand you need reliable solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. As a single-source supplier, Parker simplifies procurement and streamlines your industrial metal processing operations with a wide range of precision-engineered components and systems covering multiple technologies for electrolysis, casting, rodding, and compacting, helping you enhance safety, optimise performance and reduce downtime.
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Electrolysis
METALS PRODUCTION
Parker's Crust Breaker Cylinders for electrolysis provide significant value by delivering long-lasting performance, while simultaneously reducing air consumption for increased operational efficiency. Our engineered solutions ensure reliability and durability in the demanding electrolysis process within the metals industry.
Casting
METALS PRODUCTION
Parker Hannifin provides advanced solutions offering high-performance AC & DC drives specifically designed for slab and billet casting applications in the steel industry. With over 40 years of industry experience in metals processing, our technologies deliver superior quality and precise control, helping you to optimise casting lines for increased throughput and reduced waste.
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Rodding
METALS PRODUCTION
Parker offers proven electromechanical and pneumatic solutions for rodding processes, ensuring decades of reliable experience and technological expertise to meet the specific demands of the metals industry. Our commitment to innovation delivers dependable performance for high-volume production requirements.
Compacting
METALS PRODUCTION
Parker Hannifin provides engineered hydraulic and pneumatic systems designed to deliver the robust performance required for critical operations such as anode paste compaction, as utilized in demanding environments. Our systems are built for consistent performance and durability, contributing to increased operational efficiency in your metal production processes
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Enhance Safety
High temperatures, hazardous fumes, and heavy machinery create serious risks in metal smelting and refining. Protecting workers and maintaining compliance is critical. Parker’s advanced sealing, fluid connectors and precision monitoring solutions help reduce exposure to harmful substances, prevent equipment failures, and create a safer work environment.
Boost Efficiency and Reduce Downtime
Unplanned maintenance and inefficiencies in aluminium smelting equipment and steel industry system solutions can slow production and increase costs. Parker’s crust breaker cylinders, solutions for smelter automation technology and high temperature industrial equipment optimise performance, reduce wear and streamline industrial metal processing.
Cut Energy Costs and Improve Sustainability
Energy-intensive steel and aluminium smelting equipment demand smarter resource use. Inefficient crust removal systems and outdated industrial metal processing waste valuable energy. Parker’s precision engineered components for high temperature industrial equipment and smelter automation technology as well as energy-efficient cooling, sealing, and power management solutions help you reduce energy consumption, optimise resource use, and support sustainability initiatives.
Prevent Defects and Improve Quality
From molten metal handling to finished product integrity, quality control is essential. Cracks, porosity, and material inconsistencies lead to rework and waste. Parker’s comprehensive range of solutions covering multiple technologies and applications for industrial metal processing help ensure consistent production, reducing defects and improving overall product quality.
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