Crafting Custom Shapes for Extreme Conditions
Exploring ONEX’s Precast Operations
When a molten metal facility needs a new precast shape for pouring operations, they are usually looking for precise custom design and attention to detail. This level of specificity, if not delivered, can lead to costly delays. While many in the industry may try to adapt existing designs or templates, Onex truly crafts custom-designed precast shapes, created in the same amount of time without sacrificing quality or durability. ONEX understands the value of time and precision, which is why we’ve expanded our facility to revolutionize our precast capabilities.
Expanding Capabilities for Custom Precision
With the recent expansion of our operations, ONEX has doubled floor space and invested in cutting-edge production-enhancing equipment, enabling us to deliver complex, custom precast shapes with greater efficiency. This enhanced capacity, in a dedicated space, allows us to design molds for a wide range of applications, from tundish components to furnace spouts, transfer ladles, dams, wiers, mold stools, and other melt shop consumables. By working closely with our customers, our team of skilled engineers and craftsmen ensures each piece is tailor-made to meet the exact specifications of our customer’s operation, delivering enhanced performance, durability, and longevity.
“As we’ve expanded our facility and upgraded our equipment, we’re now able to deliver more complex and customized precast shapes faster than ever,” said Dan Pertl, Precast Operations Manager at ONEX. “Our team works closely with each client to ensure the molds and products we create are tailored to their specific needs, enhancing both performance and durability. This growth enables us to meet increasing demand without compromising the quality that our customers rely on.”
ONEX’s Expertise in Precast Solutions
Our expertise allows us to custom design the right mold for our clients’ projects, whether it requires troughing, pier blocks, runners, dams, weirs, jambs, mold stools, specialized furnace spouts, or any other complex shapes.
One of the key differentiators at ONEX is the quality of the materials we use. Our precast products are manufactured from the best available technology in premium refractory materials, designed to withstand extreme temperatures, harsh thermal cycling, and the challenges of molten metal transfer. These materials resist corrosion, thermal shock, and oxidation, ensuring the longevity of our shapes in the toughest industrial environments.
Our precast shapes are commonly employed in various applications, including:
Melt shops
Transfer ladles and crucibles
Resistance rod furnaces
Vacuum induction melter tundishes
Industrial furnaces, including forge, heat treat, and aluminum melting
Our flexibility and dedication to customization set us apart in the precast market. Through our proprietary process, we have the capability to create nearly any shape our clients require, using meticulously selected refractory materials able to endure extreme conditions. No matter how complex the project, ONEX delivers a solution that is tailored to each specific application.
Looking Forward
With our facility expansion, ONEX is prepared to take on more projects, deliver more custom shapes, and serve more customers—all while maintaining the high quality for which we’re known.
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