Alro commissions electricaluminium alloy aging furnace
Romanian producer Alro has commissioned an electric aluminium alloy aging furnace. The company invested RON11.5 million ($2.65 million) is the furnace which will replace three gas-powered units and streamline heat treatment operations in its Processed Aluminium Division.
The project will optimise the heat treatment process (artificial aging) by enhancing the equipment efficiency and ensuring a more precise control of temperature and other critical parameters.
This will result in a more efficient output of top quality high added-value aluminium.
The system is specifically designed for aging aluminium plates of the 2xxx, 6xxx, and 7xxx series alloys, with dimensions of up to 13,000 mm in length and 2,200 mm in width.
Marin Cilianu, Alro’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “By replacing natural gas with electricity, this equipment not only brings greater precision and efficiency to our production processes, but also aligns with our strong commitment to sustainable development.
“Compared to traditional solutions, electric heat treatment furnaces offer multiple benefits: increased efficiency, superior control, reduced environmental impact, and better alignment with sustainability requirements and current industry standards.
“Technological modernisation allows for enhanced product quality, a significant reduction in environmental impact, and positions us better to meet the increasingly complex demands of our global customers, as well as to control our carbon footprint and specific emissions,” he added.
