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Tech & ProductsFeb 27, 2026

Choosing Between a 60KG Auto-Tilting Furnace and a 100KG Melting Machine

Key Takeaways (TL;DR)

  • 60KG Auto-Tilting Furnace: Best for pouring molten metal directly into ingot molds or continuous casting tundishes. Eliminates manual ladling.
  • 100KG Melting Machine: Best for bulk master-alloy creation and centralized refining where high volume is the only priority.
  • Safety First: The auto-tilting mechanism significantly reduces the risk of high-temperature burns and splashing during the pouring phase.

Scaling Up: High-Capacity Melting

As precious metal refineries and large-scale jewelry factories grow, they inevitably face a bottleneck in their melting department. Transitioning from small 10kg crucible furnaces to industrial-scale equipment requires a strategic choice. The two most popular high-capacity solutions offered by Cyxon are the 60KG Auto-Tilting Furnace (自动倾倒炉) and the 100KG Static Melting Machine (熔炼机).

The 60KG Auto-Tilting Furnace: Precision and Safety

The 60KG Auto-Tilting Furnace is mounted on a motorized or hydraulic pivot axis. Once the metal is fully molten and alloyed, the operator uses a remote control or joystick to tilt the entire furnace body, pouring the liquid metal smoothly into a waiting mold or tundish.

Key Benefits:

1. Unparalleled Safety: Pouring 60 kilograms of 1100°C molten gold manually is extremely dangerous. The auto-tilting mechanism removes the operator from the immediate hazard zone and ensures a controlled, steady pour.

2. Direct Casting Integration: It is highly favored by factories that need to pour directly into water-cooled ingot molds or feed a continuous casting machine without losing temperature during transfer.

The 100KG Melting Machine: Pure Volume

The 100KG model is typically a static induction furnace. It focuses purely on maximizing the volume of metal that can be melted in a single batch.

Key Benefits:

1. Bulk Refining: It is the go-to choice for centralized refining operations that need to homogenize massive amounts of scrap gold or silver into a single, uniform master batch before assaying.

2. Cost Efficiency per Kilo: For pure volume throughput without the need for intricate pouring control, the static 100KG machine offers a highly efficient power-to-weight melting ratio.

How to Choose

Your choice depends entirely on your downstream process. If your goal is to cast bullion bars or feed a casting line, the 60KG Auto-Tilting Furnace is the clear winner due to its pouring control. If your goal is scrap refining, chemical recovery, or bulk alloying where the metal is ladled out or tapped from the bottom, the 100KG Static Machine provides the volume you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the 60KG Auto-Tilting Furnace melt Platinum?A: Standard models are designed for Gold, Silver, and Copper (up to 1300°C). Platinum requires specialized high-frequency induction furnaces capable of exceeding 1800°C.