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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Granco Clark’s Revolutionary Log Welder Introduced in the U.S. at Astro Shapes
Granco Clark has been selected to provide four hot-jet log-heating furnaces, thin-kerf hot-billet saws, and the revolutionary Spinning Log Welders – to Astro Shapes in Struthers, OH, for its existing press lines. Astro Shapes will be the first aluminum extruder in North America to implement this unique technology. The Granco Clark systems will be used on Astro Shapes’ 1400-ton to 2500-ton press lines. Granco Clark introduced the Spinning Log Welder in Smithfield, Australia, early in 2009. The welder integrates with the Granco Clark Hot Saw technology, eliminating two-piece billets and the performance shortcomings of spot-welded billets. As the logs emerge from the Hot-Jet Furnace, the Hot Saw locates the junction and creates a precise even cut, exposing fresh oxide-free surfaces to be joined. The new Spinning Log Welder then joins them together under pressure and controlled rotation. A laser alignment system ensures the billets are precisely centered. The entire process takes place after the furnace, where it can be done most efficiently. Additionally, the high-tech welder can reduce scrap generated from around the shear area by 68 percent and improve the overall yield by 3 percent. “This is very exciting news,” said Lloyd Fisher, Director of Sales and Marketing at Granco Clark. “Our Spinning Log Welder has been successfully used in Australia, and we have been looking forward to introducing it in the United States. We believe that this technology will revolutionize aluminum extrusion, improving our customers’ product quality and reducing waste.” Founded in 1947, Granco Clark began manufacturing billet furnaces and has evolved into a worldwide, cutting-edge single-source supplier and leading equipment manufacturer in the aluminum extrusion industry. With a proven track record of manufacturing the most dependable and durable equipment in the business, Granco Clark continually develops groundbreaking technology to improve its products – ranging from billet log furnaces and hot log saws to age ovens and stacking equipment. The company was the first to introduce the integrated control system technology that has since developed into SCSExtrude – the next-generation technology for optimizing automated extrusion line performance. Another key to Granco Clark’s success is listening to customers and designing its products to their specific needs. The end results are improved productivity, energy conservation, waste reduction, and cost savings for customers. |
Belding, MI – Welcome to America! Granco Clark’s latest aluminum extrusion manufacturing technology, the Spinning Log Welder, will make its U.S. debut thanks
to Astro Shapes.