Aluminum ingot is a key intermediate product in the aluminum processing industry, serving as the foundational raw material for a wide range of downstream applications. Produced primarily from recycled aluminum scrap through various melting technologies, aluminum ingots offer significant energy savings and cost advantages over primary aluminum production.
• Raw Material Sources
– Produced from aluminum scrap via multiple furnace technologies:
i. Double Chamber Furnace: Features two chambers for melting and holding, achieving excellent energy efficiency and metal yield for mixed scrap
ii. Induction Furnace: Provides rapid, clean melting for high-quality scrap requiring precise temperature control and minimal oxidation
iii. Reverberatory Furnace: A versatile solution for melting various scrap types with high thermal efficiency
iv. Shaft Furnace: Designed for continuous melting of clean scrap and swarf with high throughput
v. Crucible Furnace: Suitable for smaller batch operations and alloy preparation, offering flexibility for diverse production requirements with excellent temperature control