±1.5%
Dosing Accuracy
0.06%
Metal Loss
Up to 2/3
Lower Energy Consumption & Uptime - Up to 98%
The original. Still the benchmark.
Some technologies become industry standards because they simply work. Westomat® Classic is one of them. Trusted by thousands of aluminium foundries around the world, it delivers precise, repeatable molten metal dosing through a completely enclosed system that protects melt quality and keeps metal loss to virtually zero – ultimately heling foundries reduce scrap, raw material costs, energy consumption and process variation.
Key Benefits
- Up to ±1.5% dosing accuracy
- Metal loss as low as 0.06%
- Up to two-thirds lower energy consumption than ladle/holding furnace transfer
- Uptime as high as 98%
Key Features
- Closed, crucible-free design
- ProDos® 4 control
- Biscuit correction
- Web Server 4.0
- PneuCo level scanning
Applications
- High pressure die casting
- Structural HPDC
- Gravity casting
- Green sand casting
- Automated casting cells
Technical Details
- Holding capacity of between 450 and 3,100kg
- Customized sizing available
Features/Options
- Biscuit correction
- Rim Cleaning Jet
- ProDos4 control
- Web Server 4.0
- VNC Server
- PneuCo for the Riser Tube
Why Foundries Choose Westomat Classic?
The original, for good reason
The crucible-free Westomat Classic dosing furnace is a clean, closed holding and dosing system for liquid aluminium. With unparalleled dosing accuracy, extreme energy efficiency, unrivalled uptime, and metal loss as low as 0.06%, our original dosing furnace continues to be the ‘go to’ solution for aluminium casting. The Westomat Classic helps customers cut scrap, energy consumption and – thanks to being super easy to install, integrate, operate and maintain – eases pressure on foundry resources. All of which means more castings of consistent quality, at reduced cost.
Compact & Customised: Westomat Duo
Interested in getting all the benefits of Westomat with:
14% less footprint
Easy sample taking
Better access for maintenance
Purging lance
Already operating a Westomat Classic?
Westomat Classic has earned its reputation for exceptional reliability, with many furnaces continuing to deliver dependable performance for decades. But even proven technology can benefit from the latest controls, connectivity and upgrade solutions.
Whether you're looking to improve dosing accuracy with ProDos® 4, gain greater visibility of melt logistics with Monitizer® | REFILL MONITOR, or extend equipment life through OEM upgrades and modernization, StrikoWestofen can help you maximise the performance of your existing furnace.
Westomat® Classic: the original dosing furnace for aluminium casting
Accurate, efficient, and clean, Westomat® Classic delivers dosing precision of ±1.5%, metal loss as low as 0.06%, and up to 98% uptime. Its crucible-free design and advanced control systems make it the trusted choice for consistent, high-quality castings with reduced energy use.
