HOME INDUSTRIES PROCESS PLANTS All automated process plants Anodizing Plants Chemical Cleaning Lines Chemical Surface Treatment Plants Chemical Stripping Lines Die Tool Cleaning Lines Electroplating Plants Industrial Etching Plants Effluent Treatment Plants FGD Wastewater Treatment Plants Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Lines REFERENCES SERVICES ABOUT US NEWS CONTACT US Die Tool Cleaning Lines Turn key supply of automated plants for extrusion Die Tool Cleaning utilising the latest technological and environmental innovations Most of the existing chemical die tool cleaning equipment in the aluminium extrusion industry does not fulfil today’s requirements in terms of productivity, quality or safety. Galvatek has developed compact die tool cleaning (DTC) equipment that meets or surpasses today’s requirements in every aspect. Case Master Die Casting: Passivation line for casted aluminium components with WWTP Effluent Treatment Plant for a Die Tool Cleaning line Case Purso: Automated die tool cleaning line Automated Die Tool Cleaning (DTC) allows easy operation The basic function of Galvatek’s chemical die tool cleaning line is to fully automate the cleaning process in an environmentally friendly, efficient and safe way in order to cut the overall costs of die tool cleaning shops. In the fully automated Galvatek DTC line, the task sequence is as follows: The operator loads the die tools into movable baskets and pushes the baskets to the waiting area of the line. The operator then selects the correct operating program from the automation system. The DTC line takes care of the cleaning process automatically and returns the basket to the waiting area when the program is finished. The operator pulls the basket out of the waiting area and unloads the die tools ready for use. The fully automated DTC line can operate without supervision, for example during the night. The Candovent ventilation system takes care of all impurities and dangerous fumes that may be emitted from the open caustic soda (NaOH) tanks. DTC lines are typically compact and easy to move and operate. They are delivered preassembled and tested at our manufacturer’s premises and brought to site ready to be installed, thereby minimising costs arising from disruption to production. Automated die tool cleaning line with rack for aluminum extrusion dies. Plant for cleaning aluminum extrusion dies with automated transporter and ventilation. Typical overall view of a Galvatek´s automated die tool cleaning line. Chemical die cleaning process Die tools are handled in baskets, which are moved during the process by a special transporter. The Candovent ventilation system minimises process emissions along the DTC line. The processing and handling of the goods is fully automated, with only loading and unloading carried out manually. To maximise the working safety, automated plant with safety grating prevents operators to access the hazardous baths during the cleaning operation. Compact plant size Die tool cleaning lines typically consist of 6-8 aluminium removal tanks (with caustic soda/NaOH), each of which can process one basket at a time. The line also includes 1-2 hot rinsing tanks and a basket buffer station for 4-6 baskets. The length of the entire line is typically 10 to 15 meters. Larger DTC lines can also be delivered as required. Related customer cases Purso Oy | Die Tool Cleaning Automated die tool cleaning plant and an automated anodizing plant for aluminium extrusions. VIEW CASE Sapa | Die Tool Cleaning Die tool cleaning. VIEW CASE View all of our references Featured technical innovations Automation - Galcont™ Galvatek's Galcont™ process automation system has been constantly developed and improved for already four decades to meet ever-increasing demands in surface treatment plant control. LEARN MORE Ventilation System - Candovent™ Galvatek’s Candovent™ ventilation system allows placing the surface treatment line anywhere in the production layout, without the need to build an encapsulated room around it. LEARN MORE Energy Efficiency and Environmental Friendliness Every aspect of Galvatek plants has been optimized with energy efficiency and environmental friendliness in mind. LEARN MORE Process Tanks Process tanks have to be able to withstand many different types of chemicals like strong acids or alkaline. Durability and sustainability are emphasized in Galvatek's tanks. LEARN MORE Want to hear more? Contact us and find out what we can do for you. CONTACT US Jarno Virtanen Managing Director +358 3 526 6600 jarno.virtanen@galvatek.fi Oy Galvatek Ab Laiturikatu 2 15140 Lahti, Finland VAT: FI03566210 Follow @Galvatek on Twitter Follow Oy Galvatek Ab on LinkedIn Follow Galvatek on YouTube Galvatek belongs to © 2019 John Cockerill Group Subscribe to our newsletter to start receiving Galvatek news.