As with most American manufacturing sectors today, foundries are increasingly focused on achieving higher efficiency and better sustainability. Part of that is due to new industry regulations which are pushing manufacturers to minimize their carbon footprints and their overall impact on the environment. And of course, part of it is due to modern foundries like Tazewell embracing new production techniques and technologies. We’re committed to offering the cleanest, greenest, most cost-effective casting services possible.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the emerging sustainability initiatives and foundry best practices that support overall efficiency.
The American Foundry Society’s Green Casting Project
The casting industry as a whole made a major commitment to sustainability in 2010. That’s when the American Foundry Society (AFS) formed a technical subcommittee dedicated to researching green foundry practices and establishing more sustainable manufacturing methods. The subcommittee focused on five major aspects of casting operations:
- The establishment of foundry management systems with accompanying metrics and reporting.
- The regulation of cleaner air emissions.
- Minimizing water use as well as discharge.
- Minimizing material usage and more efficient resource management.
- More effective waste management with an emphasis on recycling and reuse.
Sustainable Foundry Processes at Tazewell Machine:
Embracing Energy-Efficient Foundry Technology
The Tazewell foundry uses energy-efficient furnaces which optimize the melting processes. Improved insulation reduces energy consumption while minimizing production time. Our facility integrates various process monitoring and controls technology to minimize our energy use as well as reduce waste.
Minimizing Raw Material Usage and Waste
For all custom casting projects, we strive to minimize scrap and rework through those same improved casting techniques and process controls. That means a smaller carbon footprint and less raw material costs on your end. When possible, we also recycle and reuse materials to further reduce the environmental impact of your products.
Cleaning up the Casting Process
Our foundry also incorporates modern pollution control equipment. The integration of dust collectors, air scrubbers, and other green technologies captures, contains, and treats air emissions which would otherwise go out into the environment. Water usage and discharge is treated with the same care to facilitate the cleanest custom casting services possible.
Lean American Manufacturing Services
Tazewell’s lean American manufacturing services naturally support better efficiency and sustainability compared to overseas foundries. We attempt to streamline operations in-house, eliminate waste, and improve productivity while simplifying our customers’ domestic supply chains.
Quality American Casting Services Since 1945
No matter your industry or product application, Tazewell Machine Works provides superior quality rough or machined castings for the Illinois region as well as the rest of the country. Located at 2015 South 2nd Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554, our foundry operates with a robust ISO 9001:2015 certified quality control system backed by over 75 years of excellence in custom casting solutions.
