Key results
As global leader in furnace technology for the light-metal casting industry, StrikoWestofen use the show to unveil The future of manufacturing-including energy-smart furnace innovations and digital solutions that turn furnace data into value.
With energy prices persistently high and pressure on businesses to reduce their CO2 footprint, StrikoWestofen will demonstrate how aluminium die casters can lower operating costs – making their melt shop cleaner, leaner and more competitive.
The team will be in Hall8/ Booth D365,exhibiting alongside sister brands Wheelabrator and Monitizer.
A step change in metallurgical quality and efficiency
Global Radiatori manufactures aluminium radiators for domestic heating markets worldwide. From its Rogno production facility in northern Italy, the company produces more than 14 million radiators per year, exporting around 75% of production to approximately 50 countries.
When modernising its die casting operations, the company replaced older gas-fired holding furnaces with two Westomat dosing furnaces installed in 2021. The results were clear.
— Sandro Panteghini, Global Radiatori“We immediately recognised a great step forward in metallurgical quality. At the same time, we significantly reduced energy consumption and our CO₂ emissions went to zero.”
Proven results, precision dosing
The performance of the first installations quickly influenced Global Radiatori’s investment strategy - the company deciding that all future die casting cells would use Westomat.That commitment was reaffirmed when Global Radiatori reenlty installed a new automated die casting cell supplied by a Westomat furnace with next-generation ProDos4.
Data from Global’s die casting machine’s PLC - specifically biscuit thickness measurements - is used to automatically adjust the aluminium quantity delivered for each shot. This enables highly accurate dosing and stable casting conditions during production.
“The ProDos4 control system is easy to use, precise, and very flexible to our needs,” says Panteghini. “Continuous innovation is important for us as a company, so it is good to see the technology we love evolving as well.”
Strong technical support
Global Radiatori also highlights the role of StrikoWestofen’s Italian partner, Smith & Mason, in supporting the project. “Both StrikoWestofen and Smith & Mason have been highly professional and always available,” says Panteghini. “Their support has been excellent.”
With measurable savings and improved process stability now proven in production, Westomat dosing technology has become a central part of Global Radiatori’s strategy to modernise its aluminium casting operations while reducing energy consumption and emissions.