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Aluminium is a chemical element with the symbol Al and is one of the most common metals in the earth's crust. It is light, corrosion resistant, very well malleable and has good electrical conductivity. Thanks to these properties, aluminium is today one of the most important construction and industrial materials in the world.
Presence and extraction
In pure form, aluminium is not present in nature, but only in chemical compounds – especially in ore Bauxite. The largest bauxite deposits are in Australia, Guinea, Brazil, China and India.
The production takes place in several steps:
- Extraction of open pit bauxite
- Bayer procedure – The ore becomes Aluminium oxide (toner) Prepared
- Melting flow electrolysis (Hall-Héroult method) – The aluminium oxide is dissolved in molten cryolite and reduced to pure aluminium by electrolysis
- Draining & finishing Ingots, ingots or rolled products
Properties of aluminium
- Very low weight (approx. 1/3 of the weight of steel)
- High corrosion resistance thanks to protective oxide layer
- Good electrical and thermal conductivity
- Easily deformable and easy to process (walting, drawing, casting)
- Not magnetic
- 100% recyclable without loss of quality
Types of aluminium
Aluminium is available in different degrees of purity and alloys, depending on the application:
- Pure aluminium (primary aluminium) – particularly corrosion resistant, good conductivity
- Aluminium alloys – with copper, magnesium, manganese or zinc for higher strength
- Secondary aluminium – obtained from recycling processes, suitable for equivalent use
- Cast aluminium – for engine parts, housings and mechanical engineering parts
- Rolling aluminium – Sheets, sheets, plates
Applications of aluminium
Aluminium can be found almost anywhere:
- Construction – window frames, facades, roof systems
- Transport – Body parts, aircraft construction, rail vehicles
- Electrical engineering – Aluminium cable, power rails
- Packaging – beverage cans, foils, food packaging
- Mechanical engineering – housing, heat sinks, components
- Sports & Leisure – Bicycles, outdoor equipment, boats
Manufacture of aluminium cables
Aluminium cables are a lighter alternative to copper cables – ideal for long lines, high voltage networks or aircraft and vehicle construction.
Manufacturing process:
- Casting & Rolling – Aluminium is formed into wire rods or strips
- Wire drawing – Reduction of the diameter to the desired wire thickness
- Glows – Improving flexibility
- Move – Bundling of several aluminium wires to strands
- Insulation – Coating with plastic or rubber
- Test – Quality control of conductivity, diameter and insulation
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Recycling of aluminium and aluminum cables
Aluminium is ideal recyclable – the energy expenditure is only about 5% of primary production.
Recycling process for aluminium cables:
- Collection – Acceptance of aluminium and cables
- Crushing – Cables are mechanically cut
- Separation – Insulation and metals are separated
- Melts – Aluminium is melted
- Alloy & Clean – removal of impurities, adjustment of the desired alloy
- Re-use – Production of profiles, sheets or new cables
Collection
To ensure that everything runs smoothly, we organize transport for you – in the container, with the gripper, on pallet or in the big bag as required.
Own delivery
You can deliver your goods directly to our delivery point in Ludwigshafen: Industriestraße 4, 67063 Ludwigshafen am Rhein.
Package delivery
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The aluminium circuit
The cycle is simple and resource-efficient:
- Primary production → Product use → Collection of scrap metal → Recycling → Secondary aluminium → New products
Round 75% of ever produced aluminium are still in use today – a clear proof of the efficiency of recycling.
Conclusion
Aluminium is a modern material that has become indispensable due to its versatility, lightness and recyclability. From aircraft construction to packaging to power transmission – aluminium is a central component for industry and everyday life. By efficient recyclingThe need for primary raw materials can be drastically reduced, especially from aluminium cables – an economic and ecologically clear advantage.
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