We are UK-based specialists in continuous casting of non-ferrous metals and construction of continuous casting equipment for copper, copper alloys, gold and silver.
For a period of over 30 years Rautomead Limited has specialised in the design, manufacture and sale of continuous casting equipment for non-ferrous metals and alloys. There are now more than 300 Rautomead machines in operation in over 45 different countries around the world.
Rautomeads compact and easily integrated melting and casting solutions enable the production of the highest quality oxygen-free, high conductivity copper rod from cathode in a single furnace for drawing to wire to British Standard 4109 C103 and American ASTM specification
Proven over many years in production of solid and hollow sections in copper, zinc, bronzes and brasses including machining and forging brasses, Rautomead machines may be fed directly with heat-weighed batches, with pre-alloyed ingot or with molten metal from a separate melting furnace.
Rautomead graphite furnace technology provides a naturally reducing environment for the production of metallurgically clean "as cast" products free from inclusions, voids or other internal defects.
Rautomead graphite crucible, electric resistance technology has unique capability for the production of CuMg alloy rod for subsequent processing to make catenary wires for high speed train systems.
Rautomead works in close co-operation with specialist companies in both upstream and downstream technologies to provide turnkey projects for integrated manufacture of finished products.
