Something has changed in Southeast Asia. Five years ago, most foundries in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia were running old gas-fired furnaces and patching them up. Today, they are investing in new equipment. Not because they want to. Becaus...

Twenty years ago, “Chinese furnace” meant cheap and basic. Ten years ago, it meant good value but questionable support. Today, it means something different. Chinese manufacturers are no longer just competing on price. They are competing on qu...

e biggest trend in 2026 is not a new furnace design. It is the pressure to cut energy, emissions, and metal loss at the same time. Buyers are no longer impressed by brochures. They want measured data. They want proof. I have spent 25 years selecting, ...

Troubleshoot why your aluminium furnace is using more gas than usual. Check burner, gas pressure, lining, and operation. 25 years of foundry experience. A sudden jump in gas consumption is almost never the gas meter’s fault. It is a signal t...

Step-by-step guide to fixing a gas furnace burner that won't ignite. Check gas supply, igniter, flame sensor, and safety interlocks. 25 years experience. A gas furnace burner that won’t ignite is usually caused by one of five things: no gas supply...

How to diagnose and repair refractory cracking in aluminum melting furnaces. Causes, inspection, repair methods, and prevention. 25 years of foundry experience。 Note: I use British spelling “aluminium” throughout, but “aluminum” appears where North Am...

Step-by-step troubleshooting for an aluminium melting furnace that won't heat properly. Common causes: burner, thermocouple, heating elements, gas supply. 25 years experience. Note: I use British spelling "aluminium" throughout, as most of m...

Troubleshoot why your aluminium furnace keeps shutting down. Common causes: burner, thermocouple, gas supply, safety interlocks. 25 years of foundry experience. Note: I use British spelling "aluminium" throughout, as most of my readers are in the UK, ...

How to choose the right aluminium furnace supplier. 10 essential questions to ask before you buy. Based on 25 years of foundry experience. Choosing a furnace supplier is not about finding the lowest price. It’s about finding a partner who will still b...

New or used aluminium melting furnace? Compare costs, risks, and performance. Based on 25 years of foundry experience. Make the right choice for your plant. The choice between a new and a used aluminium melting furnace comes down to three things: your...