Light Metal Machines
Built for heat, Movement, and Control

If you work in aluminum or light metal production, you know your operation depends on equipment that can move safely, handle heat, and perform reliably under demanding conditions.

Aluminum and Magnesium Light Metal Machines

GLAMA’s aluminum industry equipment is used across cast house, pot room area, and anode rodding shop applications. Light metal machines are designed for charging melting furnaces, skimming dross, cleaning furnace bottoms and side walls in addition to  tapping liquid aluminum or magnesium, and transporting anodes or crucibles.

GLAMA USA Offers Local Support for Demanding Light Metal Operations

Since 1961, GLAMA has been a reliable supplier of innovative solutions for material handling and production in the steel, copper, and light metal industries.

Located in the heartbeat of the American Midwest, GLAMA USA delivers parts, expertise, and responsive support for forging and light metal operations across North America. With more than 61,000 in-stock parts and five technicians, we help you keep your machines running smoothly with planned maintenance and ongoing support.

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MCM glama machine
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MCM glama machine

MCM

Mobile FURNACE
CHARGING MACHINES

SOLID METAL CHARGING
Mobile Furnace Charging Machines are designed to supply melting furnaces with solid metal and/or alloys. Their maneuverable design supports efficient furnace loading while reducing charging time and energy consumption.

  • Box capacities from 1,000–20,000 kg or 1–40 cbm
  • Straddle-type design for tight turning radii
  • Interchangeable box system reduces charging time
  • Supports forks, charging platforms, skimming, and cleaning tools
  • Designed for efficient furnace loading
GAM Glama light metal machine

GAM

Mobile Furnace
Tending Machines

SKIMMING/ CLEANING/ CHARGING
Mobile Furnace Tending Machines skim dross out of aluminum melting or holding furnaces, stir molten metal, clean furnace bottoms and side walls, and charge melting furnaces with solid metal or alloys.

  • Furnace skimming, cleaning, stirring, and charging
  • Horizontal reach up to 15m
  • Robust industrial construction
  • Maneuverability in confined spaces
  • Remote-controlled quick-change tooling
  • Adjustable operator cabin

GTF

Ladle
Charging Truck

TAPPING/ TRANSFER/ DISCHARGE
Metal Tapping and Transfer Trucks vacuum-assist the extraction of liquid aluminum or magnesium from potroom cells into on-board crucibles. Integrated transfer and discharge capabilities support efficient movement into treatment furnaces within the casthouse process.

  • Crucible capacities from 2,000–20,000 kg
  • Robust industrial construction
  • Maneuverability in confined spaces
  • Independent crucible discharge
  • Emission-reduction cover system
  • Multi-wheel load distribution
  • All-wheel steering

A/MSTTF

Metal Tapping and

Transfer Truck

ANODE TRANSPORT SUPPORT
A/MSTTF systems support material movement, transfer, and handling requirements in light metal production environments. These systems may support potroom area and anode rodding shop operations where reliable transport, positioning, and speed are essential to safe and efficient production.

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Custom Handling Sytems

For specialized light metal processing and aluminum handling equipment, GLAMA USA can help identify the machinery you need, support your parts needs, and provide a direct connection to GLAMA Maschinenbau GmbH in Germany.

New Machine Inquiries

At GLAMA USA, we support North American customers with new machine requests, backed by local service, parts coordination, technical guidance, and a direct connection to GLAMA Maschinenbau GmbH.

Light Metal Machines FAQs

What is a light metal machine?

A light metal machine handles charging, skimming, cleaning, tapping, transferring, and material transport in aluminum and magnesium production facilities.