RUSAL enhances alloy composition for anodized aluminium facade panels

The Russian aluminium giant, Rusal made public that it has improved the alloy composition for anodized aluminium facade panels and this will enhance the quality of building cladding products supplied to the market.

However, as part of the project, RUSAL has successfully mastered the production of slabs from an optimized alloy (5005A) at the Bratsk Aluminum Smelter. The alloy is made of low-carbon ALLOW aluminium and will be utilized for the production of facade panels.

With this development, RUSAL's partners are adjusting the technology for producing sheets for anodizing aiming to obtain a higher surface quality. The goal of the project is to reduce the percentage of rejections due to issues around the appearance of facade panels and to stabilize the colour shades of the anodic panel coatings.

Roman Andryushin, Deputy CEO of RUSAL for Sales in Russia, CIS, and China, said: “Anodized aluminium panels are becoming an increasingly popular design solution in the construction of modern residential, sports and industrial facilities. However, the products can change in colour and tone, which disturbs the aesthetic appearance of the building. The project will not only allow manufacturers of anodized panels to improve the quality of their products but will also, in general, have a beneficial effect on the development of the domestic market.”

Aluminium panels are used for building facades designs and protect structures from adverse environmental conditions. The products have a long service life, low cost and can be used for claddings of buildings of complex shapes thanks to the high flexibility and plasticity of aluminium.