Anode Cleaning Machines

VHE's baked anode cleaning system removes coke from anode holes and cleans all surfaces and chamfers.

Originally installed at the former Alcan Aluminium Valais - Steg smelter in Switzerland in 2004, VHE's anode hole reamer is a pneumatically driven system. The anode is moved to a vertical aspect and the holes are cleaned, the reaming heads automatically locating the holes.

The anode is then translated horizontally and pushed through the anode face cleaner by a hydraulic ram where fixed diagonal hardened steel scraper blades clean the major faces. Concurrently, a series of brushes clean the vertical ends and all chamfers.

As the cleaned anode exits the scraper area, it is blasted with air to remove all loose coke, before finally exiting the machine on a roller conveyor. Waste coke is discharged to a screw conveyor below the machine.

VHE Anode Hole Reamer

VHE Anode Cleaner

Velaverkstaedi Hjalta Einarssonar - VHE is a major mechanical fabricator, offering a comprehensive range of design, manufacturing and site services. VHE now provides all Stimir solutions to the primary aluminium industry, with particular focus on the Rodding Plant. All aspects of design and fabrication are undertaken at VHE’s own facilities, ensuring total quality control and on-time delivery.

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Based on VHE information