Extruded Aluminium

Extruded aluminum is a type of aluminum that has been processed through a manufacturing technique called extrusion. The process involves heating a cylindrical billet of aluminum and forcing it through a die using high pressure. This results in the production of aluminum products with a uniform cross-section and a wide variety of shapes and sizes, such as rods, bars, tubes, channels, angles, and profiles.

Extruded aluminum has several advantages over other types of aluminum products. It is lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant, making it ideal for use in a wide range of applications, such as construction, transportation, and manufacturing. Extruded aluminum products also have a high strength-to-weight ratio and can be easily fabricated and assembled using welding, bending, or cutting techniques.

Recycling extruded aluminum scrap is an important part of the aluminum recycling industry. The recycling process involves sorting, cleaning, and shredding the scrap to reduce its size and remove any contaminants such as paint, oil, or other metals. The scrap is then melted down to produce new aluminum ingots or sheets.

Recycling extruded aluminum scrap offers several environmental and economic benefits. It helps conserve natural resources and reduce energy consumption, as recycling aluminum requires up to 95% less energy than producing new aluminum from raw bauxite ore. It also helps reduce waste sent to landfills and supports the circular economy by turning waste into a valuable resource.