Industry Overview
Epcon Industrial Systems has been a trusted leader in the aluminum industry for decades, delivering custom-engineered thermal processing, heat treatment, and environmental compliance solutions for primary and secondary aluminum producers worldwide.
We provide cutting-edge technologies for scrap metal recycling, aluminum coil and sheet coating, cast and forged aluminum processing, and heat treatment of extruded aluminum parts. Our expertly designed systems optimize energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and ensure compliance with strict environmental standards.
Comprehensive Thermal Processing & Heat Treatment Solutions
The aluminum manufacturing industry requires precise heat treatment and thermal processing to enhance material properties, structural integrity, and surface quality.
Our Industry-Leading Thermal Processing Solutions Include:
- Preheating & Annealing Furnaces – Custom-designed for ingots, logs, and coil bundles, ensuring uniform heating and optimal metallurgical properties.
- Aluminum Hardening & Aging Systems – Precision heat treatment solutions to enhance strength, durability, and performance of cast and extruded aluminum parts.
- Thermal Deoiling Systems – Engineered for evaporator, condenser, and radiator tube heat exchangers, removing oils and contaminants with a solvent-free process.
- Burnout & Normalizing Ovens – High-efficiency systems for stress relief and surface preparation, ensuring high-quality finishes.
Advanced Air Pollution Control & Waste Heat Recovery for Aluminum Production
The aluminum smelting, casting, and coating processes generate volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and waste heat, requiring advanced emissions control and energy recovery technologies.
Our Aluminum Industry Environmental Compliance Technologies Include:
- Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs) – Industry-leading VOC destruction technology for secondary aluminum scrap processing and coating operations.
- Recuperative Thermal Oxidizers – Designed for medium VOC concentrations, providing cost-effective emissions control with integrated heat recovery.
- Direct-Fired Thermal Oxidizers – Engineered for high-temperature aluminum processes, ensuring maximum air quality compliance.
- Waste Heat Recovery Systems – Captures and reuses excess thermal energy, reducing operating costs and carbon footprint.
Patented & Proprietary Technologies for Aluminum Processing
Epcon is a recognized innovation leader in thermal oxidation, heat treatment, and aluminum processing technologies. Our patented and proprietary solutions include:
✔ Thermal Oxidation & Waste Heat Recovery – Optimized for secondary aluminum scrap processing, reducing emissions and increasing energy efficiency.
✔ Precision Heat Treatment Systems – Customized for preheating, annealing, hardening, and aging aluminum materials.
✔ Coating & Curing Solutions – Designed for aluminum coil and sheet processing, ensuring superior adhesion and durability.
✔ Thermal Deoiling for Heat Exchangers – High-performance solvent-free cleaning technology for HVAC and automotive aluminum components.
With over 4,500 industrial systems installed globally, Epcon has set the standard for efficiency, compliance, and reliability in the aluminum industry.
Why Aluminum Industry Leaders Choose Epcon
✔ Decades of experience serving leading aluminum producers worldwide.
✔ Custom-designed solutions tailored for high-efficiency production and sustainability.
✔ Integrated heat recovery & energy-efficient technology, reducing operating costs.
✔ Turnkey, fully integrated systems, eliminating the need for multiple suppliers.
Partner with Epcon for Advanced Aluminum Processing Solutions
With more than 48 years of expertise in thermal processing and environmental compliance, Epcon delivers custom-engineered solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and ensure regulatory compliance for aluminum manufacturers.
Contact Us to learn how Epcon’s industry-leading systems can optimize your aluminum processing operations while reducing costs and environmental impact.
Patents & Proprietary Applications
- Thermal Oxidation and Waste Heat Recovery for Secondary Aluminum Scrap Processing
- Heat Treatment of Aluminum Materials and Formed Parts (e.g. Preheating, Annealing, Hardening, Aging)
- Coating, Curing and Treatment of Vent Streams from Aluminum Coil Coating Operations
- Thermal Deoiling Systems for production of Evaporator, Condenser and Radiator Tube Heat Exchangers
These are just a few industry specific applications from the over 4,500+ industrial systems Epcon has provided since its founding in 1977.
