Braskem Idesa awards Alfran with a performance result of 100% in the third quarter of 2020. One more time, we are recognized for our performance in the works related to refractories and thermal insulation, that we have been installing in the petrochemical installation, located in southeast Mexico.
This summer, we told you in a post about theoretical-practical workshops that had been held in Colombia.
In line with our commitment to ongoing training for clients, another series of sessions have been organized during the month of September. On this occasion, the sessions were held in Spain, with participants from different countries.
There were four days in which there was both theoretical and practical training. It began with a guided tour of the factory, to know the manufacturing equipment and sacking of materials. Additionally, the participants learnt about the manufacturing process for precast shapes.
After visiting the factory, the participants were also able to visit our laboratory, where they were explained some of the quality tests and the characterization of concretes, which we carried out in Alfran.
Following the dynamics of previous workshops, the participants had the opportunity to mix, vibrate, shoot and project via shotcrete, with their own hands, the different materials on a test panel.
Some of the subjetcs covered during these four days were the following:
Of the training sessions, it is worth noting the commitment of the different collaborators. Multinational teamwork, Alfran Mode.
Alfran is a specialist in designing, supplying and installing refractories for aluminum melting furnaces.
We have a wide range of refractory castables, such as Tix-80 NW, Drytech 85 AL, Tix 55AL or Cast-60AL, among others, specially designed for the aluminium industry, as well as our insulating castables, Lite 10/14 and Lite 106. We carry out new construction or maintenance projects. On the other hand, another company of Grupo Aldomer, Intec-Heat is specialized in the drying of refractories, in this type of furnaces.
We are available to our customers in the aluminum industry, to offer them, as we have done for more than 100 years, our Solutions in High Industrial Temperature.
To combat the risks of accidents and damage to health, the application of technical and organizational measures is a priority. These measures are designed to eliminate risks at source or to protect workers through collective protection provisions.
When these measures are not enough, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is imposed. The PPE act fundamentally reducing the consequences derived from the materialization of the risk. The protective efficacy will depend on the adequacy of the individual protection equipment at the pre-existing levels of risk.
The correct selection and use of the appropriate PPE will minimize the consequences and damages should the risk materialize. Therefore, the mandatory use of them is of vital importance.
With the aim of raising awareness among all employees towards active behavior in the prevention of occupational hazards and advancing their integration at all levels, different Awareness Campaigns will be carried out during 2019.
For this, maximum involvement and collaboration is necessary, highlighting the members of the Health and Safety Committee, Delegates and Prevention Technicians, Intermediate Managers and Project Managers.
The Management and Prevention Department request the involvement of all to achieve the proposed objectives.
Within the power generation industry, Alfran offers detailed engineering solutions for refractory materials supply, installation and drying for biomass boilers.
From Alfran´s Technical, Operations and Sales Departments and with the support of another company of the Group, Intec-Heat, for the drying of the refractory, we provide turnkey solutions.
Our dense refractory castables, such as Tix 35 SiC or Cast 35 SiC, as well as the insulating refractory castable, Alfran Lite 10/14, are ideal for these biomass boilers.
We are available to our customers to offer, as we have done for over 100 years, our Industrial High Temperature Solutions.
In the dynamic and demanding industrial world, the need for safe and efficient solutions has never been more critical. Robotic demolition has become an essential tool for the modernisation and maintenance of infrastructure in industrial sectors. These advanced technologies not only increase the accuracy and safety of operations, but also reduce execution times, manpower requirements and associated costs.
alfran, a leader in the supply and installation of refractory materials, especially castables and innovative solutions for industry, has adopted and perfected robotic refractory demolition as part of its service offering. This commitment to innovation allows our company to tackle complex challenges and deliver optimal results for its customers. In this article, we will explore in detail what robotic refractory demolitions are, their benefits and some of alfran’s outstanding success stories in this field.
Robotic demolition is an advanced method of demolition that uses remotely controlled robots to dismantle structures and materials. These robots are equipped with specialised tools, such as hydraulic breakers, which enable them to perform demolition tasks with unmatched precision and efficiency.
Unlike traditional demolition methods, which can be dangerous and less accurate, robotic demolition offers a number of significant advantages. Robots can operate in confined and hard-to-reach spaces in industrial furnaces, where it would be risky for workers. In addition, their ability to handle heavy tools and perform repetitive work without fatigue results in increased productivity and workplace safety when demolishing refractories.
One of the major benefits of robotic demolition in refractory is efficiency. Robots can work continuously without the need for breaks, which significantly speeds up the demolition process. In addition, their ability to operate with high precision minimises the risk of collateral damage to surrounding structures, which is crucial in densely populated industrial environments.
Safety is another key aspect. Robotic demolitions significantly reduce the risk of injury to workers by eliminating the need for workers to be in hazardous areas, as they do not need to stand next to refractory linings. Robots can be remotely controlled from a safe location, allowing operators to stay out of harm’s way while supervising the work, particularly in hot demolition of refractory linings.
Robotic demolitions also offer environmental benefits. When refractories are being demolished, these robots generate less of a dusty environment than traditional methods, helping to maintain a cleaner and safer working environment. In addition, the precision demolition allows for better recovery and recycling of refractory materials, contributing to more sustainable practices.
At alfran, we have carried out numerous successful projects using robotic demolition. Projects such as the demolition of cement plant exchanger towers are characterised by the efficiency and reliability of our robotic technology in the elimination of safety incidents/accidents.
Another significant project was the demolition of a rolling furnace in a steel plant. The robots were able to access confined areas and perform the demolition with a precision that would have been impossible with traditional methods. This allowed not only faster work, but also increased safety and reduced costs for the client.
At alfran, we are committed to continuous innovation in our Refractory robotic demolition techniques. Our investment in research and development allows us to remain at the forefront of technology, ensuring that we can offer our customers the most advanced and efficient innovative solutions available. We have surface and vertical platform-free robotic refractory demolition equipment around the world.
In addition, ongoing education and training of our staff ensures that our operators and technicians are always prepared to handle the most complex challenges. We look to the future with plans to expand our refractory robotic demolition services, adopting new technologies and expanding our capabilities to meet the growing demands of t
The National Association of Manufacturers of Refractory Products, Materials an Related Services (ANFRE) held in Seville, between March 11 and 14, the II Edition of Refractories Engineering Course.
It is a course taught by and for members of ANFRE that aims to train new generations of employees.
The course combines theoretical and practical training to obtain a global vision of the sector. In addition, the participants had the opportunity to visit both Siderúrgica Sevillana and our Alfran plant in Seville.
The following topics are found in the content of this course:
From Alfran, we want to thank the entire Association for the organization of these courses.
ALFRAN commits to integrating the basic principles of health promotion at work. The Luxembourg Declaration, promoted by the European Network for Workplace Health Promotion (ENWHP), establishes the main principles of action and the reference frame for good management for workers’ health. With this certificate, ALFRAN reinforces its strong commitment to the health of all company collaborators.
Continuing with the goalof converting Health and Safety into a VALUE for Grupo Aldomer, we emphasize the importance of safety when working at height.
In Spain, around 50 workers die each year from blows as a result of falls, being the third most common form of fatal accident during work hours (10%), behind non-traumatic pathologies (44%) and traffic accidents ( 14%).
For the possible explanation and search for causes for this type of work accidents related to falls in height, we could find many different factors:
In the specific case of working at height, worker training is essential, due to the complexity of the equipment intended for this purpose and its misuse; 25% of workers who at some point have to perform work with a risk of falling from a height, do NOT use the appropriate EPIS or PPE or use them in a scenario that requires a specific fall arrest system and with configuration and design parameters Associated with each situation. Depending on the Health and Safety campaign, we comment on the following:
