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In the die-casting and casting industries, due to the large demand for aluminum liquid, it is usually necessary to transfer the aluminum liquid to the insulation furnace next to the machine after centralized melting. Therefore, the aluminum liquid transfer ladle has become an indispensable configuration for die-casting and casting workshops. The shapes and sizes of the transfer ladle vary, and their functions are also different. Today, we will discuss how to choose a suitable aluminum liquid transfer ladle.

Types and uses of aluminum liquid transfer ladle
According to different transfer methods, it is generally divided into forklift type, suspension (crane) type, and fork-lift dual-purpose type. According to different sealing properties, it is divided into open type and teapot type.

Forklift type
Generally, a motorized forklift (diesel or electric) is used to drive the transfer bag for transportation.

Suspension (crane) type
Generally, a crane is used to hang the aluminum liquid transfer ladle for mobile transportation.

Fork-lift dual-purpose type
This type of aluminum liquid transfer ladle is to add a forklift slot at the bottom of the suspended aluminum liquid transfer ladle, which can meet the transfer of the above two types of equipment at the same time.

Open type
Open type means an aluminum liquid transfer ladle without a cover, which is generally used for short distances within the factory.

Teapot type
The aluminum liquid transfer ladle is equipped with an insulation cover on the top, and the aluminum outlet is designed into a tube shape, just like a household teapot. It uses lightweight castables and is light in weight. It can rotate 360° without leaking aluminum, has good thermal insulation performance, and has a small temperature drop. It is suitable for long-distance or long-term thermal insulation transportation.

Selection of aluminum liquid transfer ladle
Mainly, the following aspects need to be considered comprehensively:
1. The transport channel space of the workshop: The size of the reserved space for the aluminum liquid transfer channel directly determines the transfer method that can be used. When the space is small, only the suspension type can be selected; when the space is large, both methods can be used, but the forklift type is usually preferred. The forklift dual-purpose type is mainly suitable for enterprises with small workshop channel space and a long distance from the centralized furnace to the workshop, that is, forklifts are used for transportation between the centralized furnace and the workshop, and cranes are used for transportation in the workshop.
2. Loading capacity at one time: If there are a large number of machines, a forklift type is generally used because it has a large one-time loading capacity and can save transportation time.
3. Transportation distance of the workshop: If the centralized furnace or centralized insulation furnace is far away from the workshop, a forklift type must be used, and a cover is required to achieve insulation.
4. Aluminum liquid temperature requirements (insulation): The temperature factor is extremely important for the quality of casting products. For those companies that have strict requirements on the temperature drop range, insulation must be taken into consideration, and a forklift type and an insulation cover must be used.
5. The cost of use: The forklift type mainly uses fuel (electric power is slower and less used) as fuel, the cost of use is higher, and regular maintenance is required. The overhead crane type relies on electric drive, has less maintenance requirements, and the cost is relatively low.
6. Working speed (timeliness): The forklift type has a faster working speed, while the suspension type is slower.
7. Safety: The forklift type is stable in transportation. If it is covered, the aluminum liquid is not easy to spill. The suspension type will shake greatly during the lifting process. If it is not covered, it may spill, which may cause safety hazards such as burns.