Foundry Equipment
Our foundry equipment supports the controlled handling and processing of aluminium for gravity die and sand cast components.
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Aluminium Casting Expertise, From Melt to Finished Casting
Since 1982, Alert Engineering Works has manufactured aluminium alloy castings using gravity die casting and sand casting processes. We support one-off development work through to larger production batches, with casting weights from 10 g up to 500 kg per piece.
Melt Quality Checks
Vacuum testing helps assess melt quality as part of our foundry checks before aluminium is poured into a casting mould.
Melt Treatment
Rotary degassing and melt-treatment equipment help prepare aluminium and support consistent casting quality.
Melting & Holding
Gas melting furnaces support our aluminium casting work across a broad range of alloy grades and component requirements.
Organised Foundry Floor
A clean, organised production environment supports safe workflows and dependable foundry operations from batch to batch.
Casting Processes & Production Range
- Gravity die casting and sand casting in a range of aluminium alloys
- Batch sizes from one-off castings to larger production quantities
- Single-piece casting weights from 10 g up to 465 kg
- Current production and developed castings, including special aluminium-tin alloy grades
Melt Quality & Process Control
Our foundry uses gas melting furnaces. Aluminium melt quality is checked using rotary degassing, a vacuum test system and a thermal analysis system, with check results recorded in the relevant software.
Aluminium Alloy Grades
BS 1490: LM4, LM5, LM6, LM9, LM13, LM16, LM25
ASTM: 204, 208, 319, 154, A413, A360, 336, 355, A356, 356
DIN: AlSiC4, AlMg5, AlSi12, AlSi10Mg, AlSi12Cu, AlSi5Cu1Mg, AlSi7Mg
Special alloy: ASTM B850 (tin alloy with Si – 0.4% max and Tin 5.5–7%)