Mansell #SuperMelt, Tilting Rotary Bullion/Aluminum Melting Furnace, 4,000 lb., 25 Cu. Ft., 350° swivel base, gas fired, Never Used

Mansell SuperMelt Unit No. 25

Tilting & Swiveling Rotary Furnace System

LIKE-NEW EQUIPMENT — NEVER COMMISSIONED

Purchased but never placed into production service.

Offering Summary

Complete Mansell and Associates SuperMelt rotary furnace package designed for aluminum melting and recovery. The system was purchased new and remains in like-new condition, but it was never commissioned or placed into production service. The upgraded package includes the patented swivel-base SuperMelt configuration, circular capture hood, dumper-type charge machine, 3,000,000 BTU/hr natural-gas burner, 10,000 CFM afterburner, spark arrestor, lime seeder, approximately 200 feet of 24-inch ductwork, and a 10,000 CFM baghouse system.

At-a-Glance

Condition

Like New — Never Commissioned; never placed into production service

Manufacturer

Mansell and Associates, LLC

Model / Designation

SuperMelt Rotary Furnace, Unit No. 25

Furnace Configuration

Hydraulically tilting rotary furnace on an approximately 350-degree swivel base

Molten Aluminum Capacity

Approximately 4,000 lb / 25 cu. ft. working volume

Primary Application

Aluminum melting, recovery and separation of molten metal from dross/solids

Equipment Location

Bells, Tennessee

Price

Contact seller for asking price

Serious inquiries and scheduled inspections are welcome.

Equipment Overview

This offering consists of a complete Mansell and Associates SuperMelt rotary aluminum furnace system. The furnace was purchased new with the upgraded SuperMelt option and a dedicated dumper-type charge machine. The equipment is in like-new condition and was never commissioned or placed into production service, providing a buyer the opportunity to acquire a substantially complete furnace and air-pollution-control package without the operating wear normally associated with used process equipment.

The furnace is designed around a hydraulically tilting rotary barrel mounted on a swivel base. The manufacturer describes the SuperMelt configuration as capable of swiveling approximately 350 degrees around the base, allowing the furnace to serve multiple pouring and discharge positions. This layout can reduce container movement and improve the sequence between molten-metal pouring, transfer to a holding furnace or molds, and dross discharge.

Condition & Commissioning Status

Important Buyer Note

This system was purchased new, remains in like-new condition, and was never commissioned at the seller’s facility. It has not been placed into production service. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect the equipment and verify the current condition, completeness, utility requirements and installation scope before purchase.

SuperMelt Swivel-Base Upgrade

The SuperMelt option is the key upgrade distinguishing this unit from a conventional straight-tilting rotary furnace. According to the manufacturer, the patented design combines a tilting furnace frame with a swivel base that allows the furnace to rotate around the base perimeter. The manufacturer states that the arrangement can reduce cycle time by allowing the furnace to move between pouring and discharge stations rather than requiring receiving equipment to be repeatedly repositioned.

· Approximately 350-degree swivel movement around the furnace base.

· Multiple potential pouring and discharge positions around the furnace perimeter.

· Circular hood designed to encircle the furnace and capture smoke and fumes as the unit changes position.

· Hydraulic tilting for controlled pouring of molten aluminum and discharge of dross or residual solids.

· Patented barrel geometry using the material’s angle of repose to help retain dross and solids while molten metal is poured.

· Manufacturer-stated potential to reduce cycle time by up to 35%, depending on process layout and application.

Dumper-Type Charge Machine

A dedicated dumper-type charge machine is included with the package. The charge machine is intended to mechanize the loading of scrap into the furnace, reduce manual handling at the hot face, and support a more controlled and repeatable charging sequence. The final buyer should verify the charge-machine hopper volume, load rating, controls, dimensions and utility requirements from the equipment nameplate and field measurements.

Furnace Specifications:

Manufacturer

Mansell and Associates, LLC

Model / Designation

SuperMelt Rotary Furnace, Unit No. 25

Furnace Type

Hydraulically tilting rotary furnace on swivel base

Working Volume

Approximately 25 cu. ft. molten-metal capacity

Rated Aluminum Capacity

Approximately 4,000 lb molten aluminum

Charge Opening

36 inches

Furnace Shell

3/8-inch-thick heavy steel shell with reinforcement in critical areas

Refractory Lining

6-inch-thick castable refractory, rated approximately 3,000°F

Insulating Layer

Approximately 1/4 inch between refractory and steel shell

Rotation Speed

Infinitely variable, approximately 0.5 to 6 RPM

Rotation Direction

Forward and reverse

Rotation Drive

7.5 HP motor through gearbox, sprockets and chain

Hydraulic Power Unit

7.5 HP, approximately 7 GPM minimum

Tilting System

Two heavy-duty mill-type hydraulic cylinders

Approximate Tilt Speed

1 degree per second

Support Arrangement

Three-point suspension using steel tire/trunnion rollers and rear bearing support

Approximate Furnace Weight

38,000 lb

Original Package Dimensions

Approximately 14 ft L × 8 ft W × 8 ft H; verify full swivel envelope in field

Mounting

Heavy-duty skid and swivel-base assembly

Burner & Natural-Gas System

· 3,000,000 BTU/hr packaged natural-gas burner system.

· Variable burner control with an approximate 10:1 turndown ratio.

· Burner mounted on the hydraulically operated furnace door.

· Burner and flue arrangement designed to provide a double-pass gas path.

· Temperature controls and NFPA-related burner safety devices identified in the original package documentation.

· Quoted natural-gas requirement: approximately 3 PSI and 3,000 SCFH.

The buyer should verify the burner nameplate, gas-train components, combustion-air requirements, regulator sizing, current code requirements and required commissioning procedures before startup.

Electrical & Controls

· NEMA 12 electrical control panel / motor control center.

· Prewired motor starters, pushbuttons and controls for furnace functions.

· Quoted service: approximately 60 amps, 230/460 VAC, three-phase, 60 Hz.

· 110-volt single-phase control power supplied through a transformer.

· Controls for furnace rotation, direction, hydraulic tilt, door operation, burner operation and related package functions.

Air-Pollution-Control Package

The purchased configuration includes a complete air-pollution-control train sized around a 10,000 CFM afterburner and a 10,000 CFM baghouse. The package was designed to capture furnace emissions through the circular SuperMelt hood and route the exhaust through the afterburner, spark arrestor, lime-seeding system and baghouse. Site-specific permitting, operating limits and final system balancing remain the buyer’s responsibility.

Component Description:

Circular SuperMelt Hood

Custom round hood designed to encircle the furnace and capture smoke and fumes throughout furnace tilt and swivel movement.

Afterburner

10,000 CFM afterburner identified in the revised purchase invoice. Final burner rating, temperature and retention time should be verified.

Spark Arrestor

Designed to capture heavier particulate and reduce the potential for sparks or hot particles to reach the baghouse.

Lime Seeder

Approximately 1,000 lb hydrated-lime capacity with controlled feed to the baghouse system.

Ductwork

Approximately 200 linear feet of 24-inch-diameter ductwork connecting the afterburner, spark arrestor and baghouse inlet.

Baghouse

10,000 CFM refurbished baghouse system.

Baghouse Components

Package documentation describes a blower, pulse-cleaning control panel, rotary airlock, filter cages and aramid filter bags;

Electrical Supply

Baghouse blower described for 460-volt, three-phase service;

Operating Concept

1. Charge material is loaded through the 36-inch front opening using the included dumper-type charge machine.

2. The barrel rotates at a controlled speed between approximately 0.5 and 6 RPM during the melt cycle.

3. The natural-gas burner supplies heat while the rotating barrel promotes mixing and heat transfer.

4. The furnace is hydraulically tilted to pour molten aluminum.

5. The swivel base allows the furnace to move toward different receiving stations, such as molds, sows, crucibles, a transfer container or a holding furnace.

6. After molten metal is poured, the furnace can be repositioned and rotated to discharge dross and remaining solids into a separate receiving pan.

Potential Applications

The system was purchased for aluminum melting and recovery. Suitability for any specific feedstock, alloy, production rate or recovery objective must be evaluated by the buyer. Potential applications may include secondary aluminum recovery, scrap remelting, dross processing, alloy preparation and production of sow or ingot feed.

Equipment Included in the Offering

· Mansell SuperMelt Rotary Furnace, Unit No. 25.

· Tilting furnace frame

· SuperMelt swivel-base assembly.

· Circular furnace exhaust hood.

· 3,000,000 BTU/hr natural-gas burner package and gas train.

· Furnace electrical control panel / MCC.

· 7.5 HP variable-speed furnace rotation drive, gearbox, sprockets and chain.

· 7.5 HP hydraulic power unit and heavy-duty tilt cylinders.

· Hydraulic furnace-door opening and closing system.

· Dumper-type charge machine.

· 10,000 CFM afterburner.

· Spark arrestor.

· Approximately 1,000 lb-capacity hydrated-lime seeder.

· Approximately 200 feet of 24-inch-diameter ductwork.

· 10,000 CFM refurbished baghouse.

· Baghouse blower, rotary airlock and pulse-cleaning controls, as physically present.

· Filter cages, filter bags, as physically present.

Why This Offering Is Different

Like-New Condition

Purchased new and never commissioned or placed into production service.

Upgraded Furnace Configuration

Includes Mansell’s patented SuperMelt tilting and approximately 350-degree swivel-base arrangement.

Dedicated Charging Equipment

Includes a dumper-type charge machine rather than relying solely on mobile equipment.

Complete Emissions Package

Includes circular hood, 10,000 CFM afterburner, spark arrestor, lime seeder, ductwork and 10,000 CFM baghouse.

Integrated Controls

Furnace rotation, hydraulic functions, burner system and related package controls included.

Inspection, Removal & Sale Terms

Equipment is offered as-is, where-is, subject to prior sale and final written agreement. Inspection is available by appointment. Unless specifically negotiated otherwise, the buyer is responsible for dismantling, rigging, loading, freight, reassembly, startup and operator training.

Specification Verification

All capacities, dimensions, airflow ratings, utility requirements and component descriptions are based on the original manufacturer documentation and revised purchase invoice. The buyer should independently verify all specifications, physical completeness, operating condition, and suitability for the intended application before purchase.