Press-1:  1250-Ton Extrusion Press

Type:  Watson Stillman

Tonnage:  1250 Tons

Diameter:  6-Inch

Runout Table:  117 Feet

Press-1 is primarily used for thin wall shapes down to .040” and small production orders down to 350 pounds that most extruders shy away from.   However, when required, heavier wall shapes and larger production orders are produced, which provides Iowa Aluminum the diversity needed to meet customer demands.

Heat Treat Oven-One

Heat Treat Oven-One accommodates extrusions primarily from Press-1, however, depending on alloy and temper requirements, it will accommodate extrusions from both presses to meet customer requirements.

Press-2:  1450-Ton Extrusion Press

Type:  Watson Stillman

Tonnage:  1450 Tons

Diameter:  6-Inch

Runout Table:  117 Feet

Press-2 is primarily used for larger wall shapes and production orders that allow Iowa Aluminum to become much more diversified in meeting customer requirements and enhancing their extrusion capabilities.   Adequate quenching from air fans and water provides the ability to meet mechanical properties of 6061 and 6005 alloys.

                     Heat Treat Oven-Two

Heat Treat Oven-Two accommodates extrusions primarily from Press-2, however, depending on alloy and temper requirements, it will accommodate extrusions from both presses to meet customer requirements.

Automatic Billet Cut-Off Saw

The Automatic Billet Saw will cut billets from 16” up to 27” for Press-2 and load them onto a conveyor to the Gas Billet Heater.  The Billets can be precut depending on the  work order requirement by the Press Operator from the Press Controls, whereas the Press Operator can schedule the size of billet and does not have to leave the controls to perform this task.

More Info

Iowa Aluminum, Inc.  ~  10-27th Ave. East  ~  PO Box 306  ~  Albia, IA 52531

Phone:   641.932.7410  ~   Fax:  641.932.5381