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Dross Recovery

The Universal Rotary Tiltable Furnace (URTF) system incorporates full flexibility to run a variety of processes for the recovery of aluminum from scrap and dross. These include salt-free processing (ALUREC®), conventional dry (low salt) and wet processes. In addition, very promising results have been reached regarding the elimination of residues when operating salt-free, thus offering further opportunities for users of the URTF.


Universal Rotary Tiltable Furnace (URTF)
ALUREC

Dross Recovery - Universal Rotary Tiltable Furnace (URTF)

The URTF system combines the expertise of Linde Gas in the area of oxy-fuel combustion systems and related processes, the expertise of Hertwich Engineering GmbH for innovative equipment systems for aluminum processes and the expertise of CORUS Aluminum Voerde GmbH for environmentally sound aluminum recovery.

The Universal Rotary Tiltable Furnace offers:

  • High quality, accurate and reliable mechanical design.
  • Flexible choice of process for optimal results.
  • State of the art HMI/PLC process control with remote access maintenance.
  • Advanced process control options.
For further information, review the brochures below.
URTF Overview (PDF, 479.7Kb) URTF Equipment (PDF, 424.4Kb)

Dross Recovery - ALUREC


The patented ALUREC process is a method for recovering aluminum metal from dross and scrap without the need for a salt flux. Very promising results have been reached regarding the elimination of residues when operating salt-free.

ALUREC offers:

  • Salt-free processing.
  • Minimal impact on the environment.




Dross Recovery

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