Danieli Breda to supply 60-MN extrusion press to Hydro Phoenix plant
Hydro Extrusion North America has awarded Danieli Breda the contract for a 60-MN front-loading direct extrusion press for the Phoenix, Arizona facility. The line will comprise the largest aluminium extrusion press on the US West Coast, and will be equipped with Danieli Breda’s latest technological advances, including:
- the ESED 4.0 patented energy-saving system, which enables an average energy savings of 25-30%
- a fully electric billet loader and die change station, which eliminates extra hydraulic systems and reduces maintenance costs
- a wireless tablet control systems for easy and efficient machine operation, maintenance and remote service support
- hydraulic pumps and electrical cabinets pre-installed on skids, for the layout optimization and quick installation.
The order strengthens Danieli Breda's leading position as a reliable supplier of extrusion presses and complete handling systems in North America and beyond.
The equipment (presses and handling and heat treatment systems) is to meet the growing demand from the automotive industry for high-quality profiles.
The completion of a state-of-the art 25-MN extrusion press and a revamp project mark a step forward in Kautec’s commitment to innovation and excellence in aluminium extrusion.
Hydro has entered a multi-year agreement with Sims Alumisource to purchase processed aluminium scrap for its North American extrusion business.