Forge & Foundry offers a comprehensive range of high-quality, durable hand tools specifically designed for the demanding, high-heat environment of aluminium foundries. Our tools are engineered to enhance safety, improve metal quality, and maximize operational efficiency in furnace, transfer, and melting areas.
| Tool Name | Product Image | Key Function | Material & Benefit |
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| Skimmers |
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Used for surface cleaning of molten metal to remove floating impurities like dross (oxides and flux residues) from ladles, crucibles, and furnaces. | Made from heavy-duty, heat-resistant steel or stainless steel; designed with perforated heads for maximum metal yield and minimal dross carryover. |
| Furnace Wall Cleaners |
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Tools with robust blades or heads used to scrape and remove solidified metal, slag, and build-up from the vertical walls of melting and holding furnaces. | Feature long, insulated handles for safe reach; ensures optimal furnace volume and prevents localized overheating. |
| Furnace Scrapers |
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Heavy-duty, long-handled tools used to remove crusts and solidified metal from the furnace bottom (hearth) and tap holes. | Designed for aggressive material removal, helping maintain clean furnaces for consistent metal chemistry and temperature control. |
| Oxide Breakers and Removers |
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Tools used to break up thick oxide layers (crusts) on the surface of molten baths to facilitate skimming or flux application. | Strong, rigid heads built to penetrate tough oxide layers quickly and efficiently, aiding in faster melt rate and cleaning. |
| Sampling Cups |
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Small, dedicated scoops or ladles used to safely extract a precise sample of molten metal for immediate metallurgical analysis (e.g., spectrometer testing). | Made from heat-shock-resistant materials (often cast iron or ceramic-coated) to ensure the sample is uncontaminated and representative of the batch. |
| Bail Out Cups |
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Deep, reinforced ladles used specifically for safely removing or bailing out molten aluminium from smaller holding furnaces, crucible furnaces, or transfer pots. | Designed for controlled, measured transfer, minimizing splashes and maximizing operator safety. |
| Heating Torches |
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Gas-powered portable torches used for preheating ladles, launders, and transfer tools before contact with molten metal. | Ensures tools are above the critical temperature to prevent **thermal shock** to the equipment and prevent premature solidification of the molten metal. |
| Tongs |
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A variety of grasping tools used for the safe, secure handling and movement of crucibles, ladles, small scrap pieces, and furnace plugs. | Available in different lengths and jaw designs (e.g., single-point, double-point) to match the specific shape and weight of the item being handled. |
| Rammers |
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Tools primarily used in the preparation and repair of furnace linings and refractory materials. | Used to compact or tamp refractory mud, clay, or concrete during patching to ensure a dense, monolithic, and durable furnace wall or hearth lining. |