Heated Pressure Pouring Systems – Pourable capacities from 3MT to 16MT

Inductotherm pressure vessels capable of handling ferrous and copper based metals, including aluminum, equipped with automatic pouring systems, combine the precision of a stopper rod mechanism with the metal capacity and accurate temperature control of a channel-type induction heated vessel.

The pressure in the holding vessel is used to maintain a constant metal level in the stopper pouring box.

Pouring is accomplished by raising and lowering the stopper rod which can be controlled with great accuracy because of its quick response time and precise movement.

Pressurized stopper units include a pneumatic stopper rod system and operator actuated joystick control. Also available are a variety of other control systems, including Teach Control and advanced VISIPOUR® vision-based computer control with a highly precise, servo motor-operated stopper rod.


Stopper controlled, heated pressure vessel systems are available in capacities ranging from 3T to 16T.	In typical direct pour applications, gray, malleable, ductile iron or copper based alloys are poured from the furnace directly into a mold’s sprue. The furnace moves on both x and y axes and is able to adjust for varying sprue locations. For iron applications, inoculant may be added into the pouring stream.