Aluminium dross processing system delivery for Nigeria customer

Aluminium dross processing system delivery for Nigeria customer

Aluminium dross processing system delivery for Nigeria customer

Dated on 26th December 2023, the loading of aluminium dross processing system was completed for our Nigeria customer. 

The destination port is the Tincan port of Nigeria. It took 3 containers to load all the machines and spare parts for the delivery.

Thank you very much, Our GOD.   Good job, Brightstar!

This customer bought one set of aluminium dross processing system in 2022, after 1 year of running, they decided to buy another one this year, which approves our aluminium dross processing system got the trust from the customer and met their requirement.

Please check the last delivery in 2022 https://www.machine4aluminium.com/aluminium-dross-processing-system-loading-for-nigeria-customer/ for more information

An aluminium dross processing system is a specialized setup designed to recover valuable aluminium metal from the dross generated during the melting and casting processes in the aluminium industry.

Dross is a mixture of metallic aluminium and non-metallic impurities like oxides and salts, forming a solid mass that floats on the surface of molten aluminium.

Recovering this metal from dross is crucial for environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, and cost savings.

Here’s a breakdown of the main machines involved in an aluminium dross processing system and their functions:

Dross processing machine (DPM), also known as an aluminium dross machine and aluminium dross separator, it is the base of the aluminium dross processing system.

Function:  Mechanically stirring and processing hot dross to maximize metal separation. It can extract more than 90% aluminium from hot aluminium dross.

Dross cooling machine can cool the hot dross to normal temperature in a short time.

Function: Rapid cooling is essential for further processing and handling. Typically, a circulating water cooling system is used to effectively cool the dross, making it easier to handle and process further.

Ball mill and sieving machine

Function: The ball mill is responsible for crushing and grinding the cooled dross into smaller particles. 

This increases the surface area of the dross, making it easier to separate the aluminium from the impurities during the next stage.

Process: The ball mill is a cylindrical chamber filled with steel balls of varying sizes. As the chamber rotates, the balls tumble and crush the dross against the inner lining and against each other. 

The size of the balls and the speed of rotation can be adjusted to achieve the desired particle size.

Dross sieving machine

Function: After the dross is ground in the ball mill, it is passed through a series of vibrating screens to separate it into different size fractions. 

The screens have mesh sizes that allow particles of different sizes to pass through.

Separation: Typically, there are three or four screens with varying mesh sizes. 

The largest screen allows the largest aluminum particles to pass through, while the smallest screen allows only the finest powder to pass through. 

The intermediate screens capture particles of different sizes in between.

Benefits: Separating the dross into different sizes facilitates further processing and utilization. 

Larger particles can be directly remelted, while smaller particles may be used for other applications such as casting alloys or in the construction industry.

the aluminium dross ball mill and screening machine work together to efficiently process aluminium dross and recover valuable metal.

By crushing and grinding the dross, and then separating it into different sizes, the system maximizes the recovery of aluminium while minimizing waste.

Benefits of Aluminium Dross Processing Systems:

Increased aluminium recovery: Advanced systems can achieve up to 90% aluminium recovery from dross, significantly reducing waste and maximizing resource utilization.

Reduced environmental impact: By recovering aluminium from dross, the need for virgin aluminium production decreases, leading to lower energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Improved operational efficiency: Automated systems minimize manual labor and downtime, leading to increased production efficiency and cost savings.

Enhanced product quality: Recovered aluminium from dross can be used in various applications, often with minimal impact on product quality.

Overall, aluminium dross processing systems are a valuable investment for the aluminium industry.

They offer a sustainable and efficient way to recover valuable metal from waste, reduce environmental impact, and improve operational efficiency.

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