Metals

Heating and cooling metals

Solex moving bed heat exchange technology is capable of handling any relatively free-flowing powder or crystalline bulk solids, making it the perfect candidate to heat and cool various kinds of metal powders. Our plate-based solutions indirectly heat and cool to uniform temperatures while using up to 90% less energy compared to direct heating and cooling methods.

Metal powders used in our technology include:

  • Copper ore
  • Copper powder
  • Nickel oxide
  • Nickel chloride
  • Nickel kiln dust
  • Activate alumina


Refer to our heating and cooling pages to understand how the Solex heat exchanger works to heat and cool metals. 

Why choose Solex technology?
  • Uses 90% less energy compared to direct heating and cooling methods
  • Near-zero emissions
  • Lower installation footprint
  • Low maintenance
  • Low operating costs
  • International support

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Our approach includes being there every step of the way – from engineering and development to installation, training and ongoing support.

Improve your efficiency, lower costs and improve your end product with the world’s most efficient technology for metals. Learn more about how we can help.

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