Reliable furnace performance depends on what happens throughout the equipment's working life. Regular maintenance, the right replacement parts and access to specialist technical support all help protect uptime, energy performance and metal quality as equipment ages.
StrikoWestofen provides aluminium furnace parts and services backed by engineers who understand both the equipment and the demands of light metal casting. From routine maintenance and OEM quality spare parts to modernization and operator training, our support helps keep melting, holding and dosing equipment performing reliably over the long term.
Keep your furnace performing at its best
Wear, ageing components and changing operating conditions can all affect furnace performance over time. Left unchecked, they can increase energy consumption, reduce process stability and lead to unplanned downtime.
Our industrial furnace service and maintenance gives you access to experienced StrikoWestofen engineers with detailed knowledge of our equipment and how it performs in production.
Support is available for StrikoWestofen furnace systems, helping you identify developing issues, plan maintenance effectively and keep equipment available for production.
OEM spare parts for StrikoWestofen furnaces
Replacement parts need to work as intended within the original furnace design. Using components developed for the equipment helps maintain reliable operation and avoids the risks that can come with unsuitable alternatives.
StrikoWestofen provides OEM quality spare parts for its furnace systems, backed by technical expertise to help you identify the correct component for your equipment. That combination of original equipment knowledge and specialist support helps you replace worn or damaged parts with confidence and minimise disruption to production.
Furnace repairs and refractory relining
The condition of a furnace lining has a direct influence on thermal performance, energy consumption and equipment life. As refractory material wears, heat losses can increase and furnace performance can deteriorate.
Our furnace refractory lining services combine OEM quality materials with StrikoWestofen engineering expertise. We can assess current furnace performance and energy consumption before relining, with smaller repairs carried out on site where appropriate.
For dosing furnaces requiring complete relining, furnace bodies can be refurbished at the StrikoWestofen factory, including pressure testing and controlled drying of the new refractory material.
More value from your furnace over its working life
The cost of a furnace is not limited to the original investment. Energy consumption, maintenance, component replacement, downtime and equipment life all contribute to its total cost of ownership.
A lifecycle approach helps address these factors over time. Planned maintenance can reduce the risk of unexpected failures. OEM quality parts help maintain the integrity of the original system. Repairs and refractory work can restore performance, while targeted modernisation can extend the useful life of equipment that still has value in production.
Together, these services help protect uptime, manage energy consumption and get more from the furnace assets already in your foundry.
Modernize existing furnace equipment
Replacing an entire furnace is not always necessary. Where the core equipment remains suitable for production, targeted modernisation can extend its useful lifespan while introducing updated controls, components and functionality.
For Westomat systems, our dosing furnace modernisation services include options such as ProDos4 control upgrades, remote diagnostics, dosing optimisation and refractory improvements.
Upgrades can be selected around the condition and requirements of the existing system, helping improve process reliability, reduce downtime and maintain accurate metal delivery without unnecessary equipment replacement.
OEM spare parts for StrikoWestofen furnaces
Even well-designed equipment depends on how it is operated and maintained. A better understanding of furnace behaviour can help teams recognise developing problems earlier, respond to process changes and use equipment more effectively.
StrikoWestofen provides furnace training and operator support for StrikoMelter and Westomat systems. Courses combine theoretical and practical learning and can cover operation, fault analysis, energy-efficient melting and dosing process optimisation.
Training can take place at the StrikoWestofen Pilot Plant Centre in Germany or at your own premises, depending on the course and requirements.
Support when and where you need it
Production problems don't always happen at convenient times. Access to knowledgeable technical support can make it easier to diagnose faults and decide what needs to happen next.
StrikoWestofen combines specialist service expertise with a global support network, with locations and representations across Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. A 24-hour Technical Support hot-line also provides access to technical know-how when urgent support is needed.
Talk to StrikoWestofen about your furnace
Need a spare part, maintenance support or advice on improving an existing furnace? Talk to our team about your equipment and the support you need.
Contact StrikoWestofen to discuss parts, servicing, repairs, training or modernisation with our furnace specialists.
