Hazelett Strip-Casting Corp
Wire drawing machines
Company Overview and History
Hazelett Strip-Casting Corporation, headquartered in Colchester, Vermont, USA, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of continuous casting machines. With a legacy spanning over 105 years, the company's roots trace back to C.W. Hazelett's original casting technology developed in 1919, and the pioneering twin-belt caster invented in 1948. Today, Hazelett's advanced twin-belt casting machines are operational in 25 countries, reflecting a four-generation commitment to innovation. As of 2021, Hazelett became a member of the EBNER Group, further strengthening its research and development capabilities and global presence, including a subsidiary, Hazelett Trading (Taicang) Co., Ltd., in China. The company is ISO 9001 certified and dedicated to ethical practices, customer support, and developing cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable metal casting processes.
Products and Services
Hazelett specializes in continuous twin-belt casting machines for various nonferrous metals, offering solutions for aluminum strip, copper anodes, copper bar, copper strip, lead strip, and zinc strip. For aluminum, the Hazelett® twin-belt caster delivers high production rates and quality strip for packaging, transportation, and building construction, featuring Matrix™ and ESP™ coatings for superior surface quality and controlled heat transfer. The CONTILANOD® process provides unique closed-mold copper anode casting with production rates up to 100 tonnes per hour, ensuring superior anode geometry and density.
In copper bar production, Hazelett casters are integral to Contirod® plants, producing one-third of the world's copper rod for wire drawing, with capacities ranging from 8 to 60 MT per hour. The Conti-M® process for copper strip offers significant energy savings (40% less) and reduced throughput time (75% decrease), with capacities up to 200,000 tonnes per year. Additionally, Hazelett's lead strip casters are a premier technology for battery grid production, and its zinc strip casters provide high production rates, lower energy consumption, and flexible alloy capabilities for a range of thicknesses and widths, up to 1320 mm.
Competitive Advantages
Hazelett's competitive edge stems from its century-long expertise, continuous technological development, and commitment to sustainability. The company's machines are recognized for achieving the world's highest production rates at the lowest cost, coupled with demonstrated energy savings and lower emissions. Key features like advanced heat transfer control, market-leading process automation, and an experienced R&D team ensure consistent high-quality output and operational efficiency. Being part of the EBNER Group further enhances its ability to innovate and provide comprehensive solutions to the global nonferrous metal industry.
