The Full Spectrum of Induction Melting, One Source
Pillar's Induction Melting Division has supplied systems across the foundry industry for decades â not by chasing trends, but by building equipment that runs shift after shift without excuses. Our coreless induction furnaces span capacities from 1 pound (0.45 kg) to 20 tons (19,958 kg), available in single or dual output configurations. We offer twenty pre-engineered system platforms, each one refined through thousands of real-world installations. Whether you're pouring aluminum castings, recycling precious metals, or melting specialty alloys under vacuum, we design, build, and support every component from our Brookfield, Wisconsin facility.
Melting Applications We Solve
Every foundry has different throughput targets, alloy requirements, and floor space constraints. Pillar builds melting systems around those realities â not the other way around.
Non-Ferrous Melting
Aluminum box furnaces, steel frame furnaces, and steel shell furnaces covering 50 to 20,000 pounds of capacity. Purpose-built for aluminum, copper, brass, and bronze operations requiring reliable high-throughput performance.
Ferrous & Steel Melting
Heavy-duty coreless induction furnaces engineered for iron and steel melting applications. Available in configurations up to 20 tons with single or dual output power supplies for continuous production demands.
Precious Metal & Specialty Alloy Melting
Compact, precision melting systems starting at 1 pound capacity for gold, silver, platinum, and high-value specialty alloys â including vacuum and controlled-atmosphere configurations.
Why Foundries Choose Pillar Melting Systems
Decades of coreless induction experience translated into equipment your team can depend on every shift.
Wisconsin-Built, Factory-Supported
Every melting system is engineered and assembled at our Brookfield, Wisconsin facility. That means faster lead times, local expertise, and service technicians who know your equipment inside and out.
20+ Pre-Engineered Platforms
Choose from twenty refined system configurations that have been proven across thousands of installations â reducing risk, speeding commissioning, and ensuring parts availability for the life of your equipment.
Single & Dual Output Configurations
Maximize furnace uptime with dual output power supply configurations that let you melt in one vessel while preheating or holding in another â keeping your pour schedule on track.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015, giving procurement teams the documented assurance that every system meets consistent engineering and manufacturing standards.
Legacy Brand Expertise
Pillar supports equipment originally manufactured under the Pillar, Westinghouse, and Cycle-Dyne brands â so you get knowledgeable service and parts availability regardless of your system's history.
Capacity Range 1 lb to 20 Tons
From small precious metal operations to high-volume steel foundries, our systems scale to match your exact throughput requirements without over-engineering or undersizing your investment.
How We Scope and Deliver Your Melting System
Application Discovery
Our melting specialists review your alloy types, batch sizes, cycle time targets, and facility constraints to define the right furnace capacity and configuration before any proposal is written.
System Configuration & Quote
We select from our twenty pre-engineered platforms â or design a custom solution â and deliver a detailed quote covering power supply, furnace body, controls, and ancillary equipment.
Engineering & Build
Your system is engineered and manufactured at our Brookfield, Wisconsin facility under our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system, with full documentation and factory acceptance testing.
Installation & Commissioning
Pillar technicians oversee installation and startup at your facility, train your operators, and verify the system meets your production specifications before handing it over.
Ongoing Service & Support
With service and parts available for Pillar, Westinghouse, and Cycle-Dyne equipment, your team has a single point of contact for maintenance, upgrades, and emergency support throughout the system's life.