Carbonation curing could extend the field life of red mud-based backfill, new study suggests
Chinese researchers show that a few extra hours of CO2 curing can roughly double the wet-dry service life of red mud–CFB ash–MgO backfill, while keeping leaching of hazardous elements low even after weeks of exposure to alkaline red mud liquor. Red mud remains one of the aluminium industry’s...
CFMoto’s 2027 Ibex 800 E combines aluminium components with radar safety technology
CFMoto's 2027 Ibex 800 E combines an aluminium swingarm and forged aluminium pistons with radar-based safety technology, while starting at USD 9,799 in the US. The Ibex also comes with an 8-inch touchscreen, adjustable KYB suspension and several touring features as standard. The Ibex 800 E comes...
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HEITEC PTS GmbH: HeiDetect Wheel Robotic X-ray can inspect several areas of cast Aluminium automotive wheels at one test
The HeiDetect Wheel Robot wheel inspection system, from the house of HEITEC PTS, attains an intensely high output due to its integrated industrial robot and is supreme for inline operation in the mass production of cast aluminium automotive wheels. The several areas of cast aluminium wheels can be...
Camozzi Automation rolls-out Aluminium make new high-flow valve islands
CAMOZZI Automation has rolled-out a 25mm version of their new Series D range of valve islands, which is a highly versatile solution that permits expandable pneumatic and electrical functions in restricted spaces. The product is especially suited to applications requiring high flow rates with a...
Die-cast Aluminium housing used in rimless LED panel light, Syska rolls-out “AGLOW”
Syska LED, a subsidiary of SSK Group, manufacturers LEDs to provide solutions for indoor and outdoor industrial segments debuts its innovative Syska AGLOW adjustable rimless Ultra-slim LED panel, which is easy to install and is the perfect lighting solution for indoor applications, as it can be...
RUSAL completes closed additive manufacturing cycle at ILM&T
RUSAL has completed a closed additive manufacturing cycle at the Institute of Light Materials and Technologies (ILM&T). The company has made an investment of €3.5 million so far in resources and facility development at Centre. Image for representation purpose only RUSAL’s research and development...
Aluminium car components can be tested in a short span with new Norwegian computer tools: A research by University of Agder
The new computer tool facilitates the production of car components, while the properties of the materials from which the car parts are made will be as the big car manufacturers want it to be. The system can calculate stiffness, strength and stability and the calculations that used to take months...
AlCircle setting new virtual trends during COVID-19 by presenting first-of-its-kind online “Global Aluminium Expo 2020”
Difference between the virtual and real world has almost waned over the years due to the increasing influence of digitalisation. The presence and impact of digitalisation have been more so felt during the COVID-19 pandemic when direct human interaction, or for that matter intervention, is limited....
RUSAL’s DGCS for waste gases in aluminium production receives award for eco-efficiency
RUSAL has won the Vernadsky National Environmental Award for its dry gas cleaning system (DGCS) in the category "Innovative eco-efficient technologies in industry and energy". The new technology captures over 99.5 % of hydrogen fluoride and solid fluoride gases and provides savings in capital...
EGA signs agreements with INALUM for delivery of technical know-how to upgrade North Sumatran Aluminium smelter
Emirates Global Aluminium has signed a series of agreements with PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (INALUM) for delivery of technological know-how to upgrade the Indonesian company’s aluminium smelter in North Sumatra. The signing was part of Indonesia UAE Week, which was organised by the two...
Hydro’s Karmøy Technology Pilot for primary aluminium successfully verified
Hydro announced that internal testing program has verified the company’s new primary aluminium production technology, HAL4e. The test shows that Karmøy Technology Pilot is operating at around 15 percent lower energy consumption than the world average. Hydro Karmøy Technology Pilot started producing...
Aluminium dross recycling company “RUNAYA” conferred with Global WasteMet award by Energy and Environment Foundation
One of India’s fastest-growing manufacturing start-ups, Runaya, made public on 21 st December that it has been conferred with the Global WasteMet Award by the Energy and Environment Foundation. The company own the award under the prestigious ‘Platinum’ category for its success in setting up an...
Harsco Corporation: ALTEK apt to deliver End-to-End solutions for sustainable Aluminum production
On 18 th December’20, Harsco Corporation announced that its subsidiary ALTEK is now able to deliver end-to-end dross processing and environmental solutions to enable the global aluminium industry to maximize aluminium recoveries and achieve zero waste. Harsco acquired U.K.-based ALTEK in May 2018,...
ELYSIS accomplishes Industrial R&D center in Saguenay; a step close towards commercial production of carbon-free Aluminium
The Canadian Technology company, ELYSIS, that has been delivering disruptive innovation for aluminium smelting is now a step closer towards commercialization of a process to produce carbon-free aluminium and it has reached another significant milestone with the accomplishment of construction of the...
The Corona crisis: Indian Railways Aluminium body coaches roll-out gets delayed
The plan for rolling out the first batch of aluminium coaches of Indian Railways suffers delay due to the Covid-19 outbreak causing obstruct in production. The lightweight aluminium coaches will position Indian Railways with the benefit of running trains to speed up to 160 kmph, reduce energy...
“Lucchini RS in the Aluminium business: How forged steel products enhance the aluminium productivity” - Maurizio Grisanti, Commercial Director of the Forging & Casting Division at Lucchini RS
Federico Piazza from AlCircle Team had a special meeting with Maurizio Grisanti, Commercial Director of the Forging & Casting Division at Lucchini RS. The tradition and skills of Mr. Grisanti allow enhancing a peculiar drive into the metallurgical research between the aluminium and steel...
Constellium to supply aluminium plates Alplan® to help Project MFG participants make complex pieces
Constellium SE, a global manufacturer of aluminium rolled products, extruded products and structural parts, has teamed with Project MFG, which brings together employers, educators and communities that strive to inspire and equip the next generation of highly skilled trade professionals. In the...
Cornell Dubilier Electronics launches Flat Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE), dedicated to advancing capacitor technology for new applications, has announced the launch of new Flat Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors. The NHR Series are designed to operate at operating temperatures of–55 °C to 150 °C. These capacitors come with...
Aluminium alloy research creates hope of benefit for manned space missions
Dr Matheus Tunes in support with Microscopes and Ion Accelerators for Materials Investigations researched a new alloy that will toughen aluminium without increasing its weight materially. The spacecraft which are blast-off from earth requires being light; however, it still needs the précised amount...
Vishay Intertechnology launches automotive grade miniature aluminium electrolytic capacitors
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has launched a new series of low impedance, Automotive Grade miniature aluminium electrolytic capacitors. Aluminium electrolytic capacitors offer high ripple currents up to 3.36 A with high temperature operation to +125 °C. It comes with a long useful life of 6,000 h at...
