– Type of charge material and mix.
– Volume demand of molten metal every hour.
– Transfer rates and ladle size.
– Holding temperature requirements.
– Alloy to be melted, held and cast; aluminum, zinc, magnesium.
– Degassing requirements prior to casting.
– Central melt or “point-of-use” melting.
– Working hours: 8x5 days shift up to 24/7 continuous.
– Burners and power-connection-points orientation and placement.
– Emergency run-out port orientation and placement.
– Manual or pneumatically-operated functions.