Upstream
Kautec provides advanced upstream solutions that ensure optimal preparation of raw materials for extrusion. Our range includes billet handling, log heating, and automated loading systems, all designed to enhance efficiency, precision, and material readiness. By leveraging automation and energy-efficient technologies, our upstream equipment sets the stage for a smooth and high-quality extrusion process.
Log loader
Description
The log loader moves logs towards the logs furnace and introduces them to it.
- Chain type
- Gravity type
- Single or double loading
- Robust structure
- Visual process control
- Simple maintenance
LOG WASHER
Description
Surface cleaning of the aluminium log to improve the heating process inside the furnace, log by means of two systems:
- Orbital log brusher
- By water
LOG HEATING FURNACE
Description
The Log Heating Furnace heats logs transported by the pusher from the Log Loader. We have developed four units that incorporate different heating technologies:
- Kautec Conventional: traditional gas furnace with the possibility to work with NG or LPG.
- Kautec Hybrid: Electric Air Convection Heaters for the first part of the process. Annular Burners Furnace with 4 annular zones to uniformize the billet temperature before the exit of the furnace.
- Kautec Tapering: Traditional gas billet furnace used for the first part of the process. Permanent Magnets Heater to perform an accurate tapering of the billet before the extrusion.
- Kautec Zero Emission: Electric Air Convection Heater for the first part of the process. Permanent Magnets Heater to perform an accurate tapering of the billet before the extrusion.
LOG HEATING FURNACE
Description
Description: The Log Heating Furnace heats logs transported by the pusher from the Log Loader. We have developed four units that incorporate different heating technologies:
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- Kautec Conventional: traditional gas furnace with the possibility to work with NG or LPG.
- Kautec Hybrid: Electric Air Convection Heaters for the first part of the process. Annular Burners Furnace with 4 annular zones to uniformize the billet temperature before the exit of the furnace.
- Kautec Tapering: Traditional gas billet furnace used for the first part of the process. Permanent Magnets Heater to perform an accurate tapering of the billet before the extrusion.
- Kautec Zero Emission: Electric Air Convection Heater for the first part of the process. Permanent Magnets Heater to perform an accurate tapering of the billet before the extrusion.
HOT SHEAR
Description
The hot shear automatically cuts aluminum logs to the precise length needed for extrusion.
- Single or double cut
- Easy adaptation to different diameters
- Billet rest system (full use of the bar)
- Visual process control
- Simple maintenance
HOT SAW + CHIPS SUCTION UNIT
Description
The hot saw is used to cut logs into billets of the same length as required by the customer’s specification, at the heating furnace exit.
- Easy adaptation to various diameters
- Advanced system for double-cut performace
- Chips suction unit
- Visual process control
- Simple maintenance
BILLET POSITIONER
Description
This unit accurately centers and transports billets from the shear/saw to the billet loader for final press placement.
Two types:
- Horizontal transfer table.
- Aerial billet transfer
