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Foundries operate in some of the most demanding industrial environments, where high temperatures, heavy loads, and continuous production cycles require precise and dependable material handling solutions. Apical’s range of equipment—including Clamshell Grab Buckets, Stationary Cranes, EOT Cranes, Hydraulic Pushers, and Transfer Cars—is designed to meet these challenges while optimizing throughput and reducing operational downtime.
Our solutions are engineered to handle bulk materials such as molten metal, slag, scrap, sand, and finished castings. Each product integrates seamlessly with foundry operations, offering electro-hydraulic control, durable construction, and energy-efficient performance. By providing reliable handling from raw material intake to finished product transfer, Apical ensures a streamlined workflow across your entire foundry.
Why choose Apical for Foundries
Apical provides robust, reliable, and customizable handling equipment to optimize productivity and safety in steel, iron, and alloy foundries.
Robust Engineering
Built to withstand abrasive materials, extreme heat, and continuous duty cycles.
Customizable Solutions
Equipment is tailored to fit your foundry’s unique layout and process requirements.
Energy Efficient
Equipment is tailored to fit your foundry’s unique layout and process requirements.
Enhanced Safety
Equipment is tailored to fit your foundry’s unique layout and process requirements.
Planning & strategy
Each foundry project is approached with detailed planning to ensure optimal integration of Apical’s solutions:
- Material Assessment: Analyzing density, temperature, and abrasive nature of raw and processed materials.
- Workflow Optimization: Designing equipment placement for minimal handling time and maximum throughput.
- Integration: Ensuring seamless operation with existing conveyors, cranes, and lifting systems.
- Safety & Maintenance: Implementing ergonomics, control systems, and easy-maintenance designs.
Our Key Products for Foundries
Frequently asked Questions
Apical equipment is designed to handle raw metals, molten metal, slag, scrap, sand, and finished castings. Each system is engineered to ensure safe and efficient handling of high-density, high-temperature, and abrasive materials, making them ideal for steel and alloy foundries.
Yes, all Apical solutions for foundries can be tailored to your plant layout, material type, and production requirements. From grab bucket capacity and crane span to hydraulic push force and transfer car load capacity, every aspect can be optimized for maximum efficiency.
By reducing manual handling of heavy and hot materials, our cranes, grab buckets, and pushers significantly lower the risk of operator injury. Features such as load locks, anti-tilt mechanisms, and ergonomic controls enhance operational safety while maintaining high throughput.
Apical’s foundry solutions provide faster material handling cycles, minimize downtime, and optimize workflow. Automated operations, precise control, and high-capacity equipment ensure consistent production output, reducing operational costs and improving overall plant efficiency.