May 2024 | Hydrotec Technologies AG has placed an order with Otto Junker GmbH for the delivery, installation and commissioning of a state-of-the-art DUOMELT JUPITERLine coreless induction furnace plant.
The furnace plant by Otto Junker is equipped with the latest technology and consists of two 5-ton coreless furnaces with IGBT POWERCube technology. The frequency converter allows infinite power distribution of the furnaces. The equipment also has an interface for communication with a large photovoltaic system via a higher-level energy management system. The glycol-free air/water recooler is equipped with a heat recovery system and heats part of the attached social building in a sustainable and environmentally-friendly manner. The excess heat is to be supplied to a district heating network.
The implemented Industrie 4.0 standard is complemented by the patented OCP+ coil monitoring system and supports the company with regard to sustainability, energy efficiency and climate neutrality.
Background
Hydrotec Technologies AG is an internationally successful family-run business from Wildeshausen in Germany producing manhole covers, drainage channels, surface boxes as well as products for gardening and landscaping.
The company announced to move production capacities to Germany in the future. With the construction of one of the most modern iron foundries in Europe, Hydrotec aims to make a further contribution to climate protection and promote the regional economy. Another purpose of setting up a modern iron foundry in Europe is to gain independence and flexibility.
„Our foundry will not only be one of the most modern foundries in Europe, but it is also particularly sustainable and energy-efficient. It offers a modern working environment that can react flexibly to the changing demands of the market. We invest not only in the present, but also for the coming decades. Together we are optimistic about a promising future.“ the company officially declares.
Hydrotec Technologies AG reported significant progress of the Iron-foundry-project in recent weeks and is confident to meet the targets. The construction of the bases for the machine pits has been successfully completed and the reinforced concrete walls for these pits have already been erected and concreted. The reinforced concrete work on the melting engine is in progress.
