Photos: (clockwise from top left) Process Cooling Tower Water Piping, Die-Casting Machine Workstation, Process Cooling Water Pump Pit, Plant Air Compressor System

New Aluminum Die-Casting Plant

The project developed a commercial building in Burlington, Ontario to house the entire operation. The scope included all facilities required to accommodate 12 aluminum die-casting machines in the 135-ton to 250-ton range as follows:

• Plant layout including die-casting machines, trim presses, melting and holding furnaces, material flow from ingot and scrap melting to product storage, forklift and personnel routes, shipping dock and overhead crane interactions.
• Cooling water system including cooling tower, underground storage tank, pumps, level and temperature controls and chemical treatment facility.
• Compressed air station comprised of water-cooled air compressor, refrigerated dryer, receiver tank, and associated filters and accessories.
• Process piping distribution of cooling water, compressed air, process city water and die lubricant in an accessible buried trench arrangement.
• Plant heating and ventilation utilizing direct gas-fired make-up air heaters, roof exhaust fans, gas-fired unit heaters and associated ductwork and furnace flues.
• Overhead crane runway and special equipment bases and foundations.
• Employee amenities and offices.
• Electrical power distribution, lighting, and controls.