Hüttenes-Albertus Chemische Werke GmbH

HA was one of the first companies in the foundry industry to recognise the significant opportunities provided by environmental protection. This is why we systematically promote product developments that protect the environment. We research and develop materials that help our customers to reduce emissions from their production processes and to recycle materials.

Modern foundries are making valuable contributions to help making powerful engines smaller, lighter and thus more economical. And none of this would be possible without innovative cast components. One method to reduce engine weight is to minimise the volume of materials used in their production. As a result, engine blocks are becoming ever more complex, walls thinner and loads higher. This is only possible with the highest precision moulds and casting processes. Innovative solutions from HA enable innovative casting processes and pave the way for downsizing and lightweight constructions.

At the same time, some castings are bigger than ever before. Without foundries, there would be no modern wind turbines. The hub of a wind turbine consists of a single cast component weighing up to 100 tons. Given the extreme demands on the strength, surface quality and load-bearing capacity of these giants, foundries need high-performance binder systems for hand-mould casting. As a leading foundry chemical supplier, HA has the perfect product solutions in this field too.

From core production to curing, from casting to the regeneration or disposal of used sand, there are so many sources of potential emissions in any foundry. Nevertheless, governments all over the world are tightening regulations as they try to clean up the environment. Thus, foundries are increasingly faced with the challenge of reducing their emissions. Of course, this should not be at the expense of product quality, productivity or efficiency in production.

Challenge:

The foundry industry needs solutions that achieve the balancing act between lower emissions and uncompromised performance.

At this year's trade fair, the HA Group's main focus will be on circular economy, CO2 and general emission reduction, and the avoidance of adverse environmental impacts.

In Germany, around 50 and worldwide a total of 170 highly qualified employees are engaged in basic research and the further development of foundry chemical feedstocks. The aim is to optimize processes and products so that they are successful in the long term and at the same time conserve resources, are environmentally compatible and safe. All exhibits on our stand are geared to these focus topics and show the current results of chemical and technical sustainability projects.