ACIPCO Iron Production

Following the desulfurization process, liquid iron is poured into a 1,300-ton holding ladle at the American Cast Iron Pipe Company facility in Birmingham, Jefferson County.

Interior of a steel foundry with platforms, catwalks, and heavy industrial equipment. A large ladle pours molten metal, sending bright sparks and orange light into the air while workers stand nearby on an elevated walkway.
Courtesy of the American Cast Iron Pipe Company
Interior of a steel foundry with platforms, catwalks, and heavy industrial equipment. A large ladle pours molten metal, sending bright sparks and orange light into the air while workers stand nearby on an elevated walkway.