Alcoa’s 16kg aluminium wheel could change fleet efficiency equation
A truck’s overall weight comes from dozens of components, including the engine, chassis, tyres, etc. Wheels are one area where fleets can explore lightweighting. Traditional steel wheels, widely used across the transport industry, are known for their robustness. Forged Alcoa aluminium wheels offer...
Why aluminium scrap grade matters when buying secondary aluminium in India
India’s aluminium recycling sector has matured significantly over the past decade. Secondary aluminium, produced by remelting and refining scrap, now accounts for a growing share of the country’s total aluminium consumption. Recycling aluminium requires up to 95 per cent less energy than smelting...
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Aluminium price climbs by RMB160/t; Al Fluoride price in China stands at RMB 8250/t
SMM aluminium ingot price registered a hike today after a decline yesterday. The price rose by RMB 160 per tonne to stand at RMB 15750 per tonne on Wednesday, 18 November 2020. The price is expected to range at RMB 15730-15770 per tonne. In Foshan and Wuxi, the price rose by RMB 160 per tonne each...
China’s secondary aluminium operating rates dropped in October than expected due to low downstream pre-scheduled orders
In October 2020, operating rates of China’s secondary aluminium industry declined 2.1 per cent month-on-month to stand at 57.5 per cent, found the Shanghai Metals Market. On a year-on-year calculation, the operating rates dropped by 3 per cent, marking a greater fall compared with last year’s...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price trends down by RMB80/t after seven consecutive days of hike; Input costs remain muted
After hiking for the seven consecutive days, A00 aluminium ingot price has trended down by RMB 80 on Tuesday, November 17, to stand at RMB 15,590 per tonne, found the Shanghai Metals Market. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 15,570 per tonne and RMB 15,610 per tonne, with spot...
NanoAL introduces Addalloy 5T Aluminium Powder for additive manufacturing
NanoAL, LLC has announced the launch of Addalloy 5T Aluminium Alloy Powder for additive manufacturing. The high-performance Aluminium-Magnesium-based alloy is developed via laser powder bed fusion. “I’m excited to see Addalloy powder product commercialized, enabling engineers and designers to fully...
Aluminium ingot prices in China stands at RMB 15670/t; Aluminium Alloy (A356) price up by RMB 50/t
SMM aluminium ingot price has started the week higher. The price stands at RMB 15670 per tonne on Monday, 16 November 2020, marking an increase of RMB 40 per tonne. The price is expected to range at RMB 15650-15690 per tonne. In Foshan and Wuxi, the price has risen by RMB 30 per tonne and RMB 40...
A00 aluminium ingot price in China stands RMB140/t higher to close the week above RMB15600/t
A00 aluminium ingot price has been continuing to hover above RMB 15,000 per tonne since the past ten days, and today, on November 13, the price has exceeded RMB 15,500 per tonne level. Growing by RMB 140 per tonne from RMB 15,490 per tonne on November 12, A00 aluminium ingot price has closed the...
Aluminium ingot prices in China rise for the fifth time in a row; Aluminium Alloy (A356) price up by RMB 150/t
SMM aluminium ingot price has increased for the fifth time in a row. The price stands at RMB 15490 per tonne on Thursday, 12 November 2020, representing an increase of RMB 140 per tonne. The price is expected to range at RMB 15470-15510 per tonne. In Foshan and Wuxi, the price has risen by RMB 160...
Fehrmann ALLOYS launches new aluminium alloy for 3D printing at Formnext Connect 2020
Fehrmann Alloys, based in Hamburg, Germany, has added new high-performance alloy for 3D printing to its aluminium alloy portfolio. The company has introduced AlMgty 90 at Formnext Connect 2020. . The new aluminium alloy AlMgty 90 comes with a 25 percent higher hardness than its predecessor. The new...
A00 aluminium ingot price soars by RMB170/t to stand at RMB15,350/t, Aluminium alloy (A356) price climbs by RMB200/t
A00 aluminium ingot price has soared by RMB 170 per tonne to stand at RMB 15,350 per tonne on Wednesday, November 11, marking the fourth consecutive day of rising, according to the Shanghai Metals Market data. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 15,330-15,370 per tonne, with spot...
Aluminium ingot price rises by RMB 20/t; Aluminium Alloy (A356) stands at RMB 15800/t
SMM aluminium ingot price has registered a hike for the three days in a row. The price stands at RMB 15180 per tonne on Tuesday, 10 November 2020, marking a growth of RMB 20 per tonne. The price is expected to range at RMB 15160-15200 per tonne. In Foshan and Wuxi, the price has increased by RMB 20...
US benchmark A380.1 secondary aluminium alloy price stands 23-months high at 88-91 cents per lb
The benchmark A380.1 secondary aluminium alloy price in the United States has increased for the 13 th consecutive week to reach 23-months high, buoyed by rising raw material costs and strong demand from automotive die-casters. Fastmarkets assessed aluminium alloy A380.1 was delivered Midwest at...
Aluminium ingot price declines by RMB 60/t; Aluminium Alloy (A356) stands at RMB 15700/t
SMM aluminium ingot price has registered a decline after three days of hike. The price stood at RMB 15090 per tonne on Wednesday, 04 November 2020, marking a decline of RMB 60 per tonne. The price is expected to range at RMB 15070-15110 per tonne. In Foshan and Wuxi, the price has decreased by RMB...
China's A00 aluminium ingot price extends growth to RMB15150/t; Prebaked anode price in Central hikes by RMB80/t
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, A00 aluminium ingot price in China has recorded a surge of RMB 100 per tonne on Tuesday, November 3, to stand at RMB 15,150 per tonne, marking the third consecutive day of rising since October 30. On November 2, the price opened the week with a hike of RMB...
Aluminium ingot price opens higher at RMB 15050/t; Aluminium Alloy (A356) stands at RMB 15650/t
SMM aluminium ingot price has opened higher at RMB 15050 per tonne on Monday, 02 November 2020. This records a growth of RMB 220 per tonne from Friday. The price is expected to range at RMB 15030-15070 per tonne. In Foshan and Wuxi, the price has increased by RMB 220 per tonne and RMB 210 per tonne...
Vital parts of X-59 supersonic jet delivered as plane takes shape, vertical tail made of Aluminium alloy
The vertical tail of NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology aircraft has been delivered to Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California. The assembling of the supersonic jet is taking shape in Palmdale in anticipation of the X-59’s first flight in mid-2022. The vertical tail is...
A00 aluminium ingot price declines by RMB 30/t; Aluminium Alloy (A356) price stands at RMB15300/t
SMM aluminium ingot price has declined by RMB 30 per tonne to stand at RMB 14880 per tonne on Thursday, 29 October 2020 from its previous price of RMB 14740 per tonne on October 28. This marks the third consecutive decline in aluminium ingot price. The price is expected to range at RMB 14690-14730...
Unifor union regrets the indefinite closure of Rio Tinto’s Aluminium alloy ingot plant in Beauharnois, Canada
Rio Tinto’s indefinite closure of aluminium alloy ingot plant in Beauharnois, Quebec, has been considered as an unexpected on workers and their Unifor Union, Canada's largest private-sector union, with over 300,000 members in a diverse range of sectors, across the country. On 26 th October’20,...
A00 aluminium ingot price edges lower by RMB 60/t; Aluminium Alloy (A356) price stands RMB50/t lower
A00 aluminium ingot price has edged lower by RMB 60 per tonne on Tuesday, 27 October 2020 after remaining flat October 26. The price now stands at RMB 14880 per tonne today, from its previous price of RMB 14940 per tonne. The price is expected to range at RMB 14860-14900 per tonne. In Foshan and...
