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UK - Sarginsons Complete £250,000 Foundry Upgrade

Issued at 2014-09-04



A £250,000 furnace upgrade will lead to significant energy efficiencies, says a leading precision aluminium die caster. The significant investment sees Sarginsons Industries Ltd (UK) rebuild its entire melting infrastructure by replacing 23 older furnaces with 12 new ones. 

The four BT1300 melting furnaces and eight 500kg holding furnaces have been supplied by Ramsell Naber.

As the industrial partner for Brunel University''s Advanced Metal Casting Centre, Sarginsons, which is celebrating 75 years in business in 2014, says the investment will help to bridge the gap between theoretical studies and implemented manufacturing best practice.

Thanks to improved technology, the furnaces are helping the die caster to tackle its ‘green agenda’ with the company’s CO2 emissions already being reduced by nearly 40 per cent. 
When considering requirements for the foundry upgrade working conditions for staff played an important part in the decision making process. As UK manufacturing goes from strength-to-strength Sarginsons is confident that alongside driving forward innovation, investing in making the foundry environment a nicer place to work will mean more people will be encouraged to consider working in the foundry industry.
As part of Sarginson’s wider environmental drive, the company is also working towards achieving ISO14001 accreditation in early 2015. This will complement waste reduction targets and measures.

“Our latest investment is just part of a much wider program of innovation to meet our ambition to create a low pressure die casting centre of excellence, built on research, leadership and best practice,” said managing director Anthony Evans. 

“We’re committed to becoming a manufacturer not only known for its sector leading die cast quality but also for our environmentally conscious working practices.

“Concentrating on our detailed continuous improvement program with particular regard to alloy processing enables us to be best placed to further develop the alloy innovations being created at Brunel University.
“This coupled with our adoption of new and improved casting techniques helps us to exceed customer expectations.”


Source: Foundry Trade Journal



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