Model : E-02
Tool Box
Tool box available in different models. Designed for the storage or transport of tools.
Key feature(s)
Different models available
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Storage or transport of tools
Model : E-04
Heating System
The heating system is used to warm up surfaces. It insures an homogeneous control of the temperature. The system is made of a portable heating electric unit that is connected to an inflated mattress.
Key feature(s)
Homogeneous control of the temperature
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Surface preheating
Model : E-06
Cutting Saw
The E06 for brick cutting and assembling, is available in two options: table saw and assembling bench. The table saw cuts multiple bricks at the same time, while avoiding any contact between operator and materials during operation.
The assembling bench is a 2 in 1 equipment that can cut bricks and assembled them in modules. Brick modules are used for the brickwork of the electrolysis cells. Their installation within a pot, is performed with the Potlining Machine E60 and with the brick lifter. Brickwork by brick modules allows considerable optimisation of productivity and safety during this step of the potlining process.
same time. It prevents the operator from having physical contact with the materials during operation.
Key feature(s)
Can cut several bricks at the same time
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Cut of refractory materials
Model : E-07
Portable Handrails System
This equipment is made of mobile handrails and platforms. It is designed to create a secure access on a work surface or work area.
Key feature(s)
Manual installation
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Safe access
Model : E-08
Mobile Handling System
This equipment is designed to handle and lift refractory materials, thanks to its vacuum system.
Key feature(s)
Vacuum system
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Handling and lifting of refractory materials
Model : E-10
Portable Concrete Mixer
Different models of mixers are available. European and american standards available.
Key feature(s)
Portable
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Concrete mixing
Model : E-11
Temporary Platforms
The temporary platforms are used to create a safe workspace on a work surface or on operation floor.
Key feature(s)
Adjustable size
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Safe access
Model : E-12
Portable Support
This equipment is designed to support temporarily structures, equipment parts and more.
Key feature(s)
Portable
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Temporary support
Model : E-18
Storage Rack
The portable storage racks can be used to transport and/or store tools and accessories.
Key feature(s)
Many models available
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Transport or storage of tools
Model : E-23
Tilting Wheelbarrow
This equipment can transport materials (such as cement and concrete) from the mixer to wherever needed. Having a pneumatic system, it can unload its content autonomously, without an external source of power.
Key feature(s)
Autonomous unloading of materials
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Materials transport
Model : E-24
Lifting Forks
The self-balancing fork is used to lift materials and designed to be hooked on lifting/handling appliances. It has an automatic self-balancing system and adjustable height and handles.
Key feature(s)
Self-balancing system
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Materials lifting
Model : E-27
Portable Milling and Welding Platform
This equipment is designed to repair the surface of a structure or equipment. Its milling module grinds the surface area whereas its welding module rebuilds the surface. Automatic milling and welding.
Key feature(s)
Two modules: milling and welding
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Surface repair
Model : E-30
Portable Cleaner
Lightweight and portable, this equipment can vacuum the majority of dust type.
Key feature(s)
Portable
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Dust vacuuming
Model : E-31
Manual Tamper
This equipment is used to compact materials (such as sand and other). Different models of pneumatic and electric tamper are available.
Key feature(s)
Pneumatic or electric tamper
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Materials compaction
Model : E-42
Lifting Beam
The lifting beam is designed to lift and/or handle materials (such as blocks and other). It can be hooked on lifting appliances.
Key feature(s)
Compatible with different lifting appliances
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Materials lifting
Model : E-45
Removable Platform
The removable platform is designed to provide an access to a structure. The equipment is supported by a portable frame.
Key feature(s)
Manual installation
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Safe access
Model : E-55
Safety Guards
This equipment can be used to create a safety zone on a work area or on the upper part of an equipment or structure.
Key feature(s)
Removable parts
Location
Carbon / Anode
Key function(s)
Safe access
Model : E01
Temporary Potlining Facility/Configuration
The temporary potlining facility and/or reconfiguration of an existing workshop, can be used as a transition or permanent workshop (as needed).
Key feature(s)
Includes all the necessary services (eletrical and mechanical)
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Temporary workshop
Model : E02
Tool Box (type 3)
Tool box available in different models. Designed for the storage or transport of cathode rodding tools.
Key feature(s)
DIfferent models available
Location
Cathode Rodding
Key function(s)
Storage or transport of tools
Model : E02
Tool Box (type 1)
Tool box available in different models. Designed for the storage or transport of potlining tools.
Key feature(s)
Different models available
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Storage or transport of tools
Model : E02
Tool Box (type 2)
Tool box available in different models. Designed for the storage or transport of ramming tools.
Key feature(s)
Different models available
Location
Pot ramming
Key function(s)
Storage or transport of tools
Model : E03
Superstructure Repair Shop
Support and fixture used to position the superstructure during maintenance. Tools and equipment available on request.
Key feature(s)
Can be adapted as per client needs
Location
Superstructure repair shop
Key function(s)
Superstructure repair shop
Model : E04
Cathode Heating System (type c)
The cathode heating system is used to warm up cathode blocks during cathode rodding operations. It insures an homogeneous control of the temperature. The system is made of a portable heating electric unit that is connected to an inflated mattress.
Key feature(s)
Homogeneous control of the temperature
Location
Cathode rodding
Key function(s)
Cathode blocks preheating
Model : E04
Cathode Heating System (type a)
The cathode heating system is used to warm up cathode blocks during potlining operations. It insures an homogeneous control of the temperature. The system is made of a portable heating electric unit that is connected to an inflated mattress.
Key feature(s)
Homogeneous control of the temperature
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Cathode blocks preheating
Model : E04
Cathode Heating System (type b)
The cathode heating system is used to warm up cathode blocks during pot ramming operations. It insures an homogeneous control of the temperature. The system is made of a portable heating electric unit that is connected to an inflated mattress.
Key feature(s)
Homogeneous control of the temperature
Location
Pot ramming
Key function(s)
Cathode blocks preheating
Model : E06
Refractory Saw
The E06 for brick cutting and assembling, is available in two options: table saw and assembling bench. The table saw cuts multiple bricks at the same time, while avoiding any contact between operator and materials during operation.
The assembling bench is a 2 in 1 equipment that can cut bricks and assembled them in modules. Brick modules are used for the brickwork of the electrolysis cells. Their installation within a pot, is performed with the Potlining Machine E60 and with the brick lifter. Brickwork by brick modules allows considerable optimisation of productivity and safety during this step of the potlining process.
Key feature(s)
Can cut several bricks at the same time
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Cut of refractory materials
Model : E07
Pot Safety Handrails System
This equipment is made of mobile handrails and platforms. It is designed to provide a secure access on adjacent operated pots during pot replacement.
Key feature(s)
Manual installation
Location
Potroom
Key function(s)
Safe access
Model : E08
Vacuum Handling System
The equipment is designed to handle and carry refractory materials during potlining operations.
Key feature(s)
Vacuum system
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Handling and carrying of refractory materials
Model : E09
Positive Risers Support
This equipment is used to hold the positive risers weight during the transport of a superstructure. The support can fit a superstructure in any direction.
Key feature(s)
Rotary system
Location
Superstructure repair shop
Key function(s)
Positive risers support
Model : E10
Concrete Mixer
Different models of mixers are available. European and american standards available.
Key feature(s)
Many models available
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Concrete mixing
Model : E11
Bus Bar Level Platform
The temporary bus bar platforms create a safe workspace on the bus bar level and on operation floor within potroom.
Key feature(s)
Adjustable size
Location
Potroom
Key function(s)
Safe access
Model : E12
Temporary Support
This equipment is designed to support temporarily the straight gas exhaust duct throughout the removal of a superstructure.
Key feature(s)
Adjustable height
Location
Potroom
Key function(s)
Temporary support
Model : E15
Anode Beam Jack Control System
This equipment can adjust the level of a superstructure anode beam and. It can also supply power to DPA and verify their functioning.
Key feature(s)
Controls the mechanism of a superstructure anode beam
Location
Superstructure repair shop
Key function(s)
Anode beam adjustment
Model : E17
Flashing Safety Light
The flashing safety light can delimit a work area within an operating or non-operating, environment. It works without an external power source and can operate under the influence of magnetic fields.
Key feature(s)
Works without an external source of power
Location
Potroom
Key function(s)
Work area delimitation
Model : E18
Portable Storage Rack (type 1)
The portable storage rack can be used to transport and/or store accessories used within superstructure repair shop operations.
Key feature(s)
Many models available
Location
Superstructure repair shop
Key function(s)
Transport or storage of superstructure repair shop accessories
Model : E18
Portable Storage Rack (type 2)
The portable storage rack can be used to transport and/or store accessories used within potlining operations.
Key feature(s)
Many models available
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Transport or storage of potlining accessories
Model : E18
Portable Storage Rack (type 3)
The portable storage rack can be used to transport and/or store accessories used within pot ramming operations.
Key feature(s)
Many models available
Location
Pot ramming
Key function(s)
Transport or storage of pot ramming accessories
Model : E20
Superstructure Trailer
This trailer can move and/or store a complete superstructure.
Key feature(s)
Portable equipment (wheels)
Location
Superstructure repair shop
Key function(s)
Transport and storage of superstructure
Model : E22
Potlining Stairs
The potlining stairs are designed to provide a safe access to a pot during the potlining process. They have a self-adjusting system which activates during installation.
Key feature(s)
Different models available
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Safe access
Model : E23
Tilting Bucket
This equipment can transport materials (such as cement and concrete) from the mixer to wherever needed. Having a pneumatic system, it can unload its content autonomously, without an external source of power.
Key feature(s)
Autonomous unloading of materials
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Materials transport
Model : E24
Self-Balancing Fork
The self-balancing fork is used to lift materials (such as bricks or pallets) and designed to be hooked on lifting/handling appliances (such as the potlining machine E60). It has an automatic self-balancing system and adjustable height and handles.
Key feature(s)
Self-balancing system
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Materials lifting
Model : E27
Anode Beam Contacts Repair Units (milling and welding)
This equipment is designed to repair the anodic contacts zone of a superstructure anodic beam. Its milling module grinds the contact area whereas its welding module rebuilds the aluminium surface. Automatic milling and welding.
Key feature(s)
Two modules: milling and welding
Location
Superstructure repair shop
Key function(s)
Anodic contacts zone repair
Model : E30
Portable Vacuum Cleaner (type 1)
Besides being lightweight and portable, this equipment can vacuum the majority of dust type.
Key feature(s)
Portable
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Dust vacuuming
Model : E30
Portable Vacuum Cleaner (type 2)
This equipment can vacuum the majority of dust type. It is lightweight and portable. Designed to be used within the pot ramming process.
Key feature(s)
Portable
Location
Pot ramming
Key function(s)
Dust vacuuming
Model : E31
Tamper for Ramming (type a)
This equipment is used to compact the ramming paste during the potlining process. Different models of pneumatic and electric tamper are available.
Key feature(s)
Pneumatic or electric tamper
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Ramming paste compaction
Model : E31
Tamper for Ramming (type b)
This equipment is used to compact the ramming paste during the pot ramming process. Different models of pneumatic and electric tamper are available.
Key feature(s)
Pneumatic or electric tamper
Location
Pot ramming
Key function(s)
Compaction of the ramming paste
Model : E33
Superstructure Rotator
This equipment can carry and rotate a complete superstructure on 360o. Equipped with a pivot system, the rotator is operated manually (no external source of power).
Key feature(s)
Manual rotation
Location
Superstructure repair shop
Key function(s)
Rotation of a superstructure
Model : E36
Insulating Blanket (type a)
The insulating blanket is used to maintain the cathode blocks temperature on a stable level during the potlining process.
Key feature(s)
Even temperature distribution
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Maintain the cathode blocks temperature
Model : E36
Insulating Blanket (type b)
The insulating blanket is used to maintain the cathode blocks temperature on a stable level during the pot ramming process.
Key feature(s)
Even temperature distribution
Location
Pot ramming
Key function(s)
Maintain the temperature of cathode blocks
Model : E38
Heated Box for Lining Paste (type a)
The heated box for lining paste is designed to transport the lining paste and to keep its temperature stable.
Key feature(s)
Even temperature distribution
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Transport and heating of lining paste
Model : E38
Heated Box for Lining Paste (type b)
The heated box for lining paste is designed to transport the lining paste and to keep its temperature stable.
Key feature(s)
Even temperature distribution
Location
Pot ramming
Key function(s)
Transport and heating of lining paste
Model : E39
Paste Heating Tent (type a)
The paste heating tent is designed to homogeneously heat the lining paste during the potlining process. It is made of an heating tent and of an electric unit.
Key feature(s)
Even temperature distribution
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Lining paste heating
Model : E39
Paste Heating Tent (type b)
The paste heating tent is designed to homogeneously heat the lining paste during the pot ramming process. It is made of an heating tent and of an electric unit.
Key feature(s)
Even temperature distribution
Location
Pot ramming
Key function(s)
Lining paste heating
Model : E40
Removable Tent for Potlining
This equipment can preheat a pot In Situ during the potlining process. It is designed to optimize the work area.
Key feature(s)
Optimize work area
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Preheating of a pot In Situ
Model : E40
Removable Tent for Pot Ramming
This equipment can preheat a pot In Situ during the ramming process. It designed to optimize the work area.
Key feature(s)
Optimize work area
Location
Pot ramming
Key function(s)
Preheating of a pot In Situ
Model : E41
Tent for Potlining Machine E60
This equipment is used to preheat a pot In SItu. The tent fits within the dimensions of the potlining machine E60, and is able to ''follow'' its movements.
Key feature(s)
Installed on a pot In Situ and on potlining machine E60
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Preheating of a pot In Situ
Model : E41
Tent for Pot Ramming Machine E61
This equipment is used to preheat a pot In Situ. The tent fits within the dimensions of the pot ramming machine E61, and is able to ''follow'' its movements.
Key feature(s)
Installed on a pot In Situ and on pot ramming machine E61
Location
Pot Ramming
Key function(s)
Preheating of a pot In Situ
Model : E42
Cathode Lifting Beam (type 2)
The cathode lifting beam is designed to lift and/or handle cathode blocks during cathode rodding operations. It can be hooked on lifting appliances (such the potlining machine E60).
Key feature(s)
Can be used with different lifting appliances
Location
Cathode rodding
Key function(s)
Cathode blocks lifting
Model : E42
Cathode Lifting Beam (type 1)
The cathode lifting beam is designed to lift and/or handle cathode blocks during potlining operations. It can be hooked on lifting appliances (such the potlining machine E60).
Key feature(s)
Compatible with different lifting appliances
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Cathode blocks lifting
Model : E43
Generic Tools for Potlining
Engineering and manufacturing of various tools for potlining operations.
Key feature(s)
Many models available
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Tools for potlining operations
Model : E43
Generic Tools for Pot Ramming
Engineering and manufacturing of various tools for pot ramming operations.
Key feature(s)
Many models available
Location
Pot ramming
Key function(s)
Tools for pot ramming operations
Model : E45
Spout Removable Platform
The spout removable platform is designed to provide an access to a superstructure spouts during operation. The equipment is supported by a portable frame, retained by the superstructure ceiling.
Key feature(s)
Manual installation
Location
Potroom
Key function(s)
Safe access
Model : E46
Generic Tools for Pot Start-Up
Engineering and manufacturing of various tools for pot start-up.
Key feature(s)
Many models available
Location
Potroom
Key function(s)
Tools for pot start-up
Model : E47
Generic Tools for Cathode Rodding
Engineering and manufacturing of various tools for cathode rodding operations.
Key feature(s)
Many models available
Location
Cathode rodding
Key function(s)
Cathode rodding operations
Model : E48
Preheating System for Crush Breaker Concrete Insulation
This equipment can heat a concrete section up to 130o C. It is made of a heating unit and of a heating sheet, which wraps up the concrete section.
Key feature(s)
Portable
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Concrete heating
Model : E49
Positive Risers Straightening System
The positive risers straightening system can rectify (straighten) the shape of positive risers. Having an hydraulic system, the equipment is activated by compressed air.
Key feature(s)
Removable parts
Location
Potroom
Key function(s)
Positive risers straightening
Model : E50
Cathode Sealing Machine
The cathode sealing machine (type S) is designed to be used within the cathode sealing line. Equipped with a standard ramming module, it can perform the ramming of the paste.
Key feature(s)
Designed for cathode sealing line
Location
Cathode rodding
Key function(s)
Ramming of the paste
Model : E51
Potshell Straightening Machine
The potshell straightening machine is designed to repair used and deformed potshells within the pot repair shop. The equipment can straighten lateral sides and end walls of a pot. It is made of an independent mobile unit and of straightening accessories.
Key feature(s)
Operated by remote control
Location
Potshell repair
Key function(s)
Potshell straightening
Model : E52
Trailer for Potlining Machine E60
This trailer has the capacity to carry or store a complete potlining machine E60 (with lifting and ramming modules).
Key feature(s)
Can transport a complete potlining machine E60 (no dismantling required)
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Transport or storage of a potlining machine E60
Model : E52
Trailer for Pot Ramming Machine E61
This trailer has the capacity to carry or store a complete pot ramming machine E61 (with ramming module).
Key feature(s)
Can transport a complete pot ramming machine E61 (no dismantling required)
Location
Pot ramming
Key function(s)
Transport or storage of a pot ramming machine E61
Model : E53
Cathode Bar Extractor
The cathode bar extractor can extract cathode bars from a sealed cathode block. It is made of a boggey with a winch and rollers.
Key feature(s)
Extracts cathode bars from a sealed cathode block
Location
Cathode rodding
Key function(s)
Cathode bars extraction
Model : E55
Superstructure Safety Guard
This equipment can be used to create a safety zone on a superstructure top.
Key feature(s)
Removable parts
Location
Superstructure repair shop
Key function(s)
Safe access
Model : E57
Hydraulic Positioning Equipment
Various hydraulic jacks and accessories (such as adapted structure). It can be used during brickwork operation.
Key feature(s)
Hydraulic system
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Positioning equipment
Model : E60
Potlining Machine
The potlining machine (PLM) is designed to perform the main steps of the potlining process. Equipped with a collaborative mode and with two interchangeable modules (lifting and ramming), the equipment can precisely install several types of materials (such as bricks, side slabs or cathodes) and perform the ramming of the paste.
Key feature(s)
Lightweight, rolls on potshell deck plate
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Multifunction
Model : E60-M
Potlining Machine (magnetic fields option)
The E60-M has the same main functions (materials installation and ramming of the paste) and characteristics (interchangeable module, collaborative module, etc.) of the Potlining Machine E60. It is has some additionnal features which allows the equipment to operate under magnetic fields.
Key feature(s)
Can operate under magnetic fields
Location
Potlining
Key function(s)
Multifunction
Model : E61
Pot Ramming Machine
With a view to enhancing the customer experience, Equibras focused on 4 critical parameters in designing its own Pot Ramming Machine PRM: improved used, reduced safety risks, ergonomics and compaction quality. Operationally safer, more precise and equipped with pot ramming quality monitoring, the Equibras Pot Ramming Machine E61 PRM features the following:
- User-friendly through the complete HMI
- Safe: no vibration, very low noise level and minimal maintenance
- Smaller, lighter and ergonomic: rolls on potshell deck plate and operated by remote control
- Precise movement: ramming by pressure that provides even compaction rate
The Pot Ramming Machine E61 PRM is the most selling ramming machine worldwide since the last decade.
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Key feature(s)
Ramming paste compaction on different types of joint
Location
Pot Ramming
Key function(s)
Ramming process
