Downstream Equipment for Aluminum Extrusion
Kautec downstream equipment enhances the aluminum extrusion process after the press, supporting smooth handling, cooling, cutting, and stacking of extruded aluminum profiles.
Our solutions include quenching tables, lead out tables, pullers and saws, stretchers, profile finishing saws, gauge tables, inspection tables, ageing furnaces, and dies ovens. Designed for high-performance extrusion machinery, these systems maintain stable extrusion pressure, precise profile dimensions, and improved mechanical properties.
With advanced automation, controlled cooling, and reliable transport, Kautec downstream equipment reduces waste, ensures consistent quality, and supports efficient production, completing the extrusion process for durable, high-quality aluminum extrusions used in industrial applications.
Downstream Equipment We Offer for Aluminum Extrusion
QUENCHING TABLE
Description
Located at the press exit, is responsible for cooling the profile with precise control to achieve the desired mechanical properties of the aluminum:
- Air quenching
- Air-water quenching
- Advanced “Variable Geometry” cooling technology for high-quality aluminium profiles
LEAD OUT TABLE
Description
PULLERS & SAWS
Description
It is responsible for pulling the newly extruded aluminum profile out of the quench and into the cooling tables for further cutting stages.
Types:
- Single puller & positioned saw
- Puller & Puller with flying saw
- Flying cutting saw & Two independent pullers
TABLES
Description
This set of tables is responsible for supporting the profiles during the cooling and stretching process.
• Great robustness with high quality steels
• Safe transport of profiles
• Simple maintenance
• Cooling system by means of axial fans, lower and upper ducts
STRETCHER
Description
PROFILES FINISHING SAW
Description
The finishing saw is a machine that cuts extruded profiles into predetermined lengths for the final processes.
• Double suction to create an environment free of dust and chips
GAUGE TABLE
Description
The profile stopper is a machine that adjusts the profile layer to the desired length for cutting with the profile saw.
Types:
- Terrestrial
- Aerial
INSPECTION TABLE
Description
AGEING FURNACE
Description
The Ageing Furnace reduces internal tensions in extruded profiles by heating them to 180-200°C for a set time. This tempering process preserves the aluminum’s microstructure, improving hardness and wear resistance.
- Longitudinal or transversal flow
- Electrical or gas heating
- Loading system by means of rollers or chains
DIES OVENS
Description
Dies Ovens heat dies quickly and efficiently using a star-configured set of heating elements. This design ensures uniform heating while preventing damage to the die.
- Single or double chamber
- Heating system by means of electrical resistances
FAQs on Downstream Equipment for Aluminum Extrusion
What is the role of downstream equipment in aluminum extrusion?
Downstream equipment handles cooling, stretching, cutting, and stacking of extruded aluminum profiles, ensuring consistent quality and precise dimensions after the extrusion press.
How do quenching tables improve the aluminum extrusion process?
Quenching tables use air or air-water cooling to control profile temperature, stabilizing mechanical properties and supporting high-performance extrusion lines.
Why are pullers and saws important in extrusion machinery?
Pullers and saws transport profiles from the press, maintaining extrusion pressure and enabling accurate cutting, reducing material waste, and supporting continuous production.
What does a stretcher do in aluminum extrusions?
The stretcher elongates extruded profiles through plastic deformation, restoring material properties, improving mechanical strength, and ensuring profiles meet precise specifications.
How do ageing furnaces and dies ovens support extrusion quality?
Ageing furnaces temper aluminum profiles to enhance hardness and wear resistance, while dies ovens heat extrusion dies uniformly, ensuring stable pressure and consistent profile quality.