Used Aluminium Twin Roll Caster, 1880 mm Strip Width | Galaxie Corporation, Wayne, Michigan, USA

This used aluminium twin roll caster is available from Galaxie Corporation. It casts aluminium alloy strip directly between two rolls and coils it, with a maximum strip width of 1,880 mm.

It is set up for 1000 series, 3003 and 8011 alloys, with a nominal strip thickness of 6 mm within a 4–8 mm range. The machine has two casting lines, one running left to right and the other right to left, and comes with spare parts.

Key Features

• Two casting lines, running in opposite directions (left to right and right to left)
• Graphite spray system
• IRM thickness control system
• Pinch roll and shear
• Recoiler with coil car
• Edge miller
• Control panels and mill housing included
• Spare parts included

Technical Specifications

• Machine type: Aluminium twin roll caster
• Casting lines: 2
• Alloys: Aluminium 1000 series, 3003 and 8011
• Maximum strip width: 1,880 mm
• Nominal strip thickness: 6 mm
• Strip thickness range: 4–8 mm
• Roll diameter: 1,020 mm
• Roll barrel length: 2,100 mm
• Screw down cylinder diameter: 680 mm
• Maximum rolling force: 23,000 kN
• Rolling speed: 4 m/min
• Caster drive motor: 2 x 81 kW
• Recoiler drive motor: 22 kW
• Maximum recoiler tension: 210 kN
• Maximum coil weight: 16,000 kg
• Maximum coil OD: 2,150 mm
• Coil ID: 610 mm

Applications

• Cast aluminium strip for further cold rolling
• Production of 1000 series, 3003 and 8011 alloy coil
• Aluminium sheet and foil stock production

Commercial Details

• Condition: Used
• Location: Wayne, Michigan, USA
• Seller: Galaxie Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

• What alloys can it cast? It is rated for aluminium alloy series 1000, 3003 and 8011.
• What strip size and coil weight does it produce? Strip is up to 1,880 mm wide and 4–8 mm thick, in coils up to 16,000 kg.
• What equipment is included? It includes control panels, mill housing, graphite spray system, IRM thickness control, pinch roll and shear, recoiler, coil car, edge miller and spare parts.
• What should I ask when enquiring? Ask for photos or video of the machine, whether it can be inspected, the full list of included components and spares, the state of the control system and electrics, and loading and shipping arrangements.