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Aluminum Foundry Closing - Reliable Castings - Sydney, Ohio

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Auction Details

Auction Date and Time

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9am ET

Type of Auction

Online timed auction on BidSpotter

Type of Assets

Non-Ferrous – Aluminum foundry including (6) Schaefer furnaces, molding, no-bake, core equipment, finishing, heat treat, machine shop, and more.

Auction Highlights

Melting

(6) Schaefer, APS, HiTEQ and other 10,000# to 45,000# gas fired reverb furnaces with gas systems and controls
Over 10- robotic auto ladling systems

Molding

8 station Hall permanent molding turntable with Hall 2-H, 24” x 40” molding machines, hydraulic system and controls
12 station Hall permanent molding turntable with Hall 2-H, 24” X 40” molding machines, hydraulic system and controls
6 station Hall permanent molding turntable with Hall 3-H, 39” x 25” molding machines, hydraulic system and controls
8 station Hall permanent molding turntable with Hall 3-H, 39” x 25” molding machines, hydraulic system and controls
6 station Hall permanent molding turntable with Hall 3-H, 39” x 25” molding machines, hydraulic system and controls
Hall big 3-h molding machine with hydraulic system and controls
(5) Hall 3-h molding machines with hydraulic systems and controls
Hall 2-h molding machine with hydraulic system and controls
Stahl 42” x 42” molding machine with hydraulics and controls
Large quantity of Hall 2-H and 3-H molding machines and hydraulic systems over 30 (not in service)
Large quantity of custom designed molding machines and hydraulics

Green sand molding

BMM model BT7 molding machine with controls
(2) BMM model BT5 molding machines with controls
BMM model QCT3 molding machine with controls
(5) SPO and Tabor molding machines with controls
Cleveland Cope & Drag Line, 24" x 60" Flask Size: Flask closer, 6' W x 50' L Powered Roller Transfer Conveyor, 6' W x 40' L Flask Return Powered Roller Conveyor, Mold Pushout, (2) Scissor Lift tables
(2) 20-ton sand silos with supports
Complete green sand system with belt conveyors, bucket elevators, cross belt magnetic conveyor, sand silo and supports, casting and sand shaker conveyor, etc.

Nobake molding

Palmer model m200 mixer with Tinker Omega SH-22 sand heater and pumps

Core room and knockout

Shalco model u180 shell core machine
Harrison 1818 shell core machine
Palmer model TBK-L105 enclosure with 2- head knockout system
2- Hershal model HP60 core knockouts

Finishing, Grinders

2006 Disa Goff model 3672D Rotary Shot Blast Machine, 72" Dia, (2) Head Spinning Hanger Type
2017 Viking model 4812/12PCC 48” diameter rotary turntable blast machine with dust collector
Devilbiss Sand Blast Booth, 6' X 6', 2-Door Front, With Airvac Mark Ii Vacuum Recovery Sand System
Goff model 6bb Tumble Shot Blast Machine, Rubber Belt, 6 Cubic Foot Capacity
Goff model 12bb Tumble Shot Blast Machine, Rubber Belt, 12 Cubic Foot Capacity
Wheelabrator 12 cu ft Tumble Shot Blast Machine, Rubber Belt, 12 Cubic Foot Capacity
6- Double end back stand grinders 2” and 3”

Dust collectors

UAS model aSFC4l-2 Downflow Dust Collector, 4-Cartridge
Torit 40 hp Mac cyclone dust collector

Heat treat and aging

Schaefer Gas-Fired Drop Bottom Heat Treat Furnace, 1,000 Deg, 96" W x 30' L, 4-Zone, 96" W x 10' L Quench Tank, Water Recirculation, Controls, Hydraulic Pump, Conveyor System, Leg Mounted, SBS Model 3084-4 Chiller S/N 2164
Base In Oven 450 Deg f, 200 scfm Forced Draft Age Oven 4
4- Lindberg pit type heat treat furnaces 54” x 72” x 72” deep with combustion systems and controls
Schaefer Rotary Electric Aging Oven, 750 Deg, 4-Compartment, 12' Dia, Age Oven 1
Young Bros. Gas Fired Bake Out Oven, 8' X 8' X 6' Deep.

Pattern shop

Complete wood and metal pattern shop with band saws, planer, and radial arm saw, jointer, table saw, grinders, drills, spindle sanders, and more

Air compressors and dryers

2013 Compare model L132RS-13A 175 hp screw type air compressor
Sullair model VCC-200S 200 hp screw type air compressor
(2) Sullair model LS25-200L/W 200 hp screw type air compressors
Sullair model LS-20 100L ACAC 100 hp screw type air compressor
Compair model L45SR 60 hp Rotary Screw Air Compressor
Leroi model 50SS 50hp Rotary Screw Air Compressor
2013 Zeks model 800HSFA400 800 cfm air dryer
2106 Nano refrigerated air dryer
2024 Aircell model VF-1000 air dryer
Altec model UA2000A-4 2000 cfm air dryer

Lab and testing

Faro Quantum 3 portable CMM
Wenzel model LH-87 Coordinate Measuring Machine, 31" X 39" Granite Base, Renishaw Probe
Arun model metalscan 2000 spectrometer
United model SFM20 tensile tester
Tinious Olsen AOB2 brinell tester
Buehler ecomet 4
Buehler polimert 1000
Olympus BH microscope
Nikon microscope

Robots

Over 10 Fanuc model R-2000iB and 420i 6 axis robots with controls

Machine shop

2015 Hass model VF-6/40 CNC Vertical Machining Center, 4-Axis, 28" X 64" Table, 24 Position Automatic Tool Changer, 40 Taper Spindle, Haas Controls, Chip Conveyor, Coolant System
2010 Hass model VF-6SS Vertical CNC Machining Center, 4-Axis, 28" X 64" Table, 24 Position Automatic Tool Changer, 40 Taper Spindle, Haas Controls
1998 Okuma model MX-50HB CNC Horizontal Machining Center, 4-Axis, Twin 19" X 19" Rotary Pallet Changer, 40 Position Automatic Tool Changer, 50 Taper Spindle, Osp-7000M Controls, Chip Conveyor
Cincinnati Milacron model Arrow 1500 Vertical CNC Machining Center, 4-Axis, 30" X 64" Table, Twin 21 Position Automatic Tool Changers, 40 Taper Spindle, Vickers 2100 Controls, Chip Conveyor
2- 1996 Quantum model KHM400 CNC Horizontal Machining Centers, 4-Axis, Twin 16" X 16" Pallet Changer, 40 Position Automatic Tool Changer, 40 Taper Spindle, Fanuc 18M Controls
2002 Fadal model EMC Vertical CNC Machining Center, 3 Axis, 16" X 29" Table, 16 Position Automatic Tool Changer, 40 Taper Spindle, Multi Processor Controls
Falcon Chevalier model FM-3vs Vertical Milling Machine, 3 HP, Variable Speed Head, 9" X 48" Powered Table
Hass model VF-2 CNC Vertical Machining Center, 3-Axis, 20 Position Automatic Tool Changer, Fixture Table
Bridgeport Vertical Milling Machine, Variable Speed Head, 9" X 42" Powered Table, Acu-Rite Digital Readout
Kuraki model KBT-1003W Horizontal Boring Mill, 4", 41" x 47" Table, 50 Taper Spindle, Digital Readout, Controls
Bridgeport series 1 Vertical Milling Machine, Variable Speed Head, 9" X 42" Powered Table, Acu-Rite Digital Readout
(2) Willis model LP-1250 and RD-1100 radial arm drills
Kent KTM2s vertical milling machine
Kent model KLS-1740 engine lathe

Saws

Over (4) Tannewitz model 36” and larger vertical band saws
(2) Enclosures with 1 - 2-Blade Trim Saw, 21" Dia Blades, 34" W Table, With (2) Telesis Pinstamp Marking System

Impregnation system

Sodium Silicate Injector, Consisting of: 54" Dia x 6' D Vacuum Tank, (3) 54" Dia x 6' D Dip Tanks, Dip Baskets, Controls, Overhead Monorail, (2) 1 Ton Electric Chain Hoists, Stairway, Decking, etc.

Rolling stock

Caterpillar model GC45KS 9000# l/p powered forklift truck
Clark model C25CL 4500# l/p powered forklift truck
(4) Yale model GLC050 LPG Lift Truck, 4,000 lb, 4-Wheel, Cushion Tires
Crown model C-51000-50 5500# l/p powered forklift truck
Crown model RC30TT Electric Standup Lift truck, 3,000 lb, 3-Wheel, Cushion Tires
Freightliner model M2 106 24’ stake body truck
Freightliner model M2 diesel box truck
(2) Clark model C LPG Lift Truck, 6,000 lb, 4-Wheel, Cushion Tires (Not in Service)

Cranes and Hoists

(2) Bridge Crane, 2-Ton, 20' Single Girder Bridge Beam, 2 Ton Electric Cable Hoist
Over (25) .5 to 2-ton air and electric hoists and jibs

Misc.

Parker/Balston nitrogen generator and tanks
Pallet racking
(2) Cold Jet dry ice machines
Machine spare arts
Maintenance departments
Wedron flux injectors model FF-40over 15-
Welders mig and tig
Tote boxes
Flasks
Hydrogen testers
disc grinders
Gorbel free standing bridge system with 1 ton hoist

A-Frame Portable Pneumatic Core Knock Out Machines

General Shop and Foundry Support Equipment, Consisting of: Scales, Air Receiving Tanks, Ladders, Tool Boxes, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Work Benches, Welding Supplies, Drill Press, Grinders, Hoists, Roto Dumps, Steel Baskets, Pallet Racking, Pallet Jacks, Shelving, Carts, Roller Conveyor, Gas Tester, Flasks, Metal Pumps, Crucible Heaters, Lifting Bars, Mold Boards, Mold Boxes, Pouring Ladles, Hydraulic Mold Fixtures, Safety Equipment, etc.

Inspection will be by appointment only. Please contact Site Manager to schedule an appointment.

Location of Assets

1521 West Michigan Street

Sidney, OH 45365

(North of Dayton)

No Warranties

Everything in this auction sale is sold “AS IS, WHERE IS and WITHOUT RECOURSE.” There are no warranties, guarantees or representations of any kind or variety, whether expressed, implied or otherwise given.

Payment

All purchases must be paid in full on the day of the auction, and are subject to an 18% buyer's premium. To make payment arrangements by wire transfer, please contact our auction office. To arrange cash payment on-site, please contact the Site Manager. Please be advised that although required to present a credit card to register with BidSpotter, HyperAMS will not charge your card following the auction. Credit card payments are limited to $1,500 and will incur an additional 3% convenience fee (21% with buyer's premium).

Note to Buyers: We do not automatically charge your card following the auction. Credit card payments are limited to invoices under $1,500 and will incur a 3% convenience fee in addition to the buyer's premium. Buyers hereby acknowledge the as-is nature of this auction sale and waive any right or further ability to cancel any sale or credit card charge.

Sales Tax

We will automatically apply appropriate state and county sales tax to your purchase unless you supply proper exemption documentation.

Buyer's premium

An industry-standard 18% (online) buyer's premium (BP) will apply to your purchase. (Example: a $100 purchase will total $118 with the BP.)

Removal

Arrangements for removal of purchased items will be the sole responsibility of the Buyer. Removal will be by strict appointment only, January 22 – February 8. Please contact Site Manager to schedule an appointment. All equipment MUST be removed by February 8. Purchasers delaying removal beyond February 8 may be subject to holdover charges.

Approved Riggers

Altracon Rigging

Jason Reinhardt

330-723-4696

Jason.Reinhardt@altracon.com

C.W. Wood Machinery

Chuck Wood

513-310-7911

chuckw@cwwood.com

Dan’s Towing and Rigging

Mike McCarty

937-605-4650