Sustainability is a defining theme of the modern industrial landscape, particularly in energy-intensive industries, such as aluminium foundries, and is often associated with increased regulation and costs. But strong positive business cases can be made for adopting more sustainable technologies and practices, particularly as they impact energy and resource consumption.

Sustainability is a defining theme of the modern industrial landscape, particularly in energy-intensive industries, such as iron and steel foundries, and is often associated with increased regulation and costs. But strong positive business cases can be made for adopting more sustainable technologies and practices, particularly as they impact energy and resource consumption.

The high-pressure die casting (HPDC) market is evolving as auto makers increase both the amount and complexity of aluminium parts involved vehicle production. The change brings new opportunities for HPDC foundries – but also new challenges. Foundry consumable suppliers such as Foseco have a key role in helping their customers overcome these issues and take advantage of the next stage in HPDC evolution.

The EU has restricted the use of lead-containing bearings in diesel engines. This poses a challenge for engine makers, who traditionally used lead in bearings to achieve satisfactory engine reliability. To support the transition to lead-free bearings, SEMCO IC coatings are designed to significantly improve the removal of casting debris from even the most complex of castings.

Improving the energy efficiency of foundry operations reduces both energy costs and carbon emissions. It’s a vital win-win for foundries under pressure to reduce their environmental impact, while staying cost competitive. Foundries should therefore consider switching to energy-efficiency crucibles, such as the ENERTEK crucible range from Foseco, even if this means challenging traditional price-based purchasing decision-making.

Improving as-cast quality has always been an important element in foundry processes. In today’s market conditions, however, they have taken on an increased relevance. Solutions aimed at enabling cleaner casting have also proliferated – to an almost dizzying degree. This article aims to cut through the noise and bring some clarity to the clean steel debate.