FISS Exports Bühler Carat 140, Bühler Evolution and Additional Foundry Equipment from Israel to Slovenia
FISS coordinated the purchase, dismantling, documentation, packaging and international transport of several die casting cells and foundry systems from Israel to Slovenia. The complete project involved approximately 550 tonnes of equipment and was completed under significant time pressure by an 18-person team.
Which foundry systems were transported from Israel to Slovenia?
The project included several Bühler Carat and Bühler Evolution die casting cells with extensive automation equipment.
In addition, a StrikoWestofen aluminium melting furnace, several Rösler linear-flow continuous systems, an Yxlon X-ray inspection system and additional foundry equipment were dismantled, packaged and transported to Slovenia.
From machine sourcing to international site relocation
A company in Slovenia was searching for suitable casting cells for the production of aluminium housings for the automotive industry.
Through the international FISS network, a suitable equipment package was located in Israel and the extensive purchase was organised within a short period.
Finding suitable casting cells
FISS searched the international used machinery market for suitable systems for the planned automotive production.
Technical assessment
The available machines were assessed with regard to system scope, production task and technical suitability.
Complete project management
Following the purchase, FISS coordinated dismantling, documentation, packaging, loading and transport.
Which machines and systems were included in the project?
In addition to the die casting machines, the project included automation, melting technology, finishing equipment, quality inspection systems and additional equipment for a complete foundry production process.
Bühler Carat and Evolution
Several complete die casting cells formed the most important part of the equipment package.
- Bühler Carat 140 die casting cells
- Bühler Evolution die casting machines
- Extensive automation equipment
- Designed for automotive components
StrikoWestofen aluminium melting furnace
The melting furnace was part of the upstream aluminium supply system for the die casting production process.
- Aluminium melting technology
- High dismantling and packaging requirements
- Allocation of lines and connections
- Preparation for reassembly
Rösler and Yxlon systems
Surface treatment and quality inspection systems completed the production chain.
- Rösler linear-flow continuous systems
- Yxlon X-ray inspection system
- Additional foundry equipment
- Separate protective packaging
From equipment purchase in Israel to the production site in Slovenia
Due to the short preparation period, all project phases had to be scheduled closely and partly carried out in parallel.
Machine sourcing
FISS identified a suitable equipment package in Israel through its international network.
Project planning
Dismantling sequence, team planning, packaging, loading and transport were coordinated at short notice.
Dismantling
An 18-person team worked in several shifts, including Saturdays and Sundays.
Documentation
Every component was labelled, photographed and documented for subsequent reassembly.
Transport
Approximately 550 tonnes were transported by sea and then by road to Slovenia.
How was the extensive project completed at short notice?
Only a limited amount of preparation time was available. The work was therefore organised in several shifts.
The team consisted of customer employees and the FISS dismantling team. A total of 18 people were involved, including weekend work.
- Short preparation period
- Work in several shifts
- Operations on Saturdays and Sundays
- 18 people in the joint project team
- Parallel dismantling of several systems
- Close coordination with the customer
- Continuous project communication
- Rapid response to changes
Why were all components labelled and photographed?
With several complete casting cells, comprehensive documentation is essential so that all components can be allocated clearly and reassembled correctly at the destination.
Clear allocation of components
Machine assemblies, lines, cables, fasteners and accessories were labelled systematically.
Visual recording of connections
Photographs documented installation situations, interfaces and the condition of components before transport.
Checking the equipment scope
Structured recording supported the verification that all components had been loaded completely.
Support at the new location
The documentation provided the customer with an important basis for reassembly and commissioning in Slovenia.
How were approximately 550 tonnes of foundry equipment transported?
Different loading units were used for the heavy and large equipment components.
For machine components that had to be loaded from above.
For particularly heavy or oversized machine assemblies.
For the protected transport of the sensitive Yxlon X-ray inspection system.
International plant relocation from Israel to Slovenia
Following dismantling, packaging and loading, the systems were transported by sea and then moved to the new production site in Slovenia.
How did the project team respond to the changed transport route?
Despite careful preparation, short-notice changes may occur during international transport projects.
The shipping company changed the planned route and postponed the loading date. As a result, the sea voyage was unexpectedly extended to approximately three weeks.
Short-notice adjustment
The planned sea freight route had to be changed by the shipping company at short notice.
Revised loading plan
The postponement required renewed coordination of the loading units that had already been prepared.
Customer kept informed
The customer was kept informed about the current status and all changes throughout the entire project.
How long did it take to reassemble each die casting cell?
The customer carried out the reassembly and commissioning of the delivered machines independently. FISS remained available for support when required.
Approximately two months per casting cell
Approximately two months were required per die casting cell for reassembly, connection and preparation for commissioning.
FISS as technical contact
Although the customer carried out the reassembly independently, the FISS team remained available for questions and technical support.
One contact for complete foundry relocation projects
International plant projects require technical expertise, a reliable network and dependable coordination of all parties involved.
FISS supports customers from machine sourcing and purchasing through dismantling, packaging and international relocation.
- Over 40 years of experience in foundry technology
- International network for used machinery
- Technical consulting for equipment purchases
- Planning of complex dismantling projects
- Coordination of several project teams
- Photographic and technical documentation
- Professional packaging and loading
- Organisation of sea and road transport
- Support with reassembly
- One central contact for the complete project
Further services for used die casting and foundry equipment
Professional machine dismantling
Professional dismantling, labelling and preparation of complete machines and production systems.
TransportInternational plant transport
Coordination of loading, heavy-load transport, sea freight and delivery to the new location.
Used machinesUsed die casting machines
Available die casting machines, complete casting cells and suitable automation equipment.
Questions about the plant relocation from Israel to Slovenia
Which die casting machines were transported?
Which additional foundry systems were included?
What was the total transport weight?
How large was the dismantling team?
Which loading units were used?
Why were all components photographed?
How long did it take to reassemble one casting cell?
Does FISS support complete foundry relocation projects?
Are you planning the purchase and international transport of complete foundry equipment?
Send FISS information about the required machines, the current location, destination, desired equipment scope and planned schedule. Our team will assess the requirements and discuss the appropriate procedure with you.
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