IT'S TIME TO RETHINK – FUTURE NEEDS ALUMINIUM
Aluminium is a material of the future. With our aluminium wirs, bars and welding wire, we supply the full range of solutions for the challenges of the future to our customers, particularly in the demanding areas of automotive/electromobility, but also in wind energy, shipbuilding, the aircraft and aerospace industry, the food sector and many other industries. Because the advantages of aluminium are obvious:
Aluminium is very light. Compared to other materials, such as steel or stainless steel and copper, aluminium is significantly lighter.
Particularly in sectors such as the automotive industry, and especially electromobility, it makes perfect sense to consider replacing conventional components by aluminium components. A rethink can open up new possibilities.
We deliver high quality aluminium wire and bars for the production of fasteners like screws, nuts, rivets, bolts or complex cold-formed parts. Aluminium, due to its lightness, is able to fulfil the high requirements concerning weight savings. Especially in the field of automotive applications aluminium can be a solution to extend ranges by reducing the energy consumption due to a lower weight.
Our experts in application technology and with all their metallurgical and cold-forming expertise will be happy to advise you.
- Al saves weight.
- Al reduces energy consumption.
- Al helps to extend ranges.
Aluminium is a very sustainable material, too. It can be melted over and over again – without loss of quality and with relatively low energy input. Aluminium is very suitable for recycling and therefore leaves a justifiable CO₂ footprint. Aluminium is a truly versatile material for sustainability and resource conservation.
- Al is 100 % recyclable.
- Al has a low energy input while recycling.
- Al helps to minimize your CO₂ footprint.
Aluminium has excellent formability. Its mechanical properties can be easily modified by heat treatment. Aluminium also has a much higher strength than one would expect given its low weight. Due to its low density, aluminium has a high ductility. A large number of different alloys from the eight common alloy groups offer a wide range of options for finding the right material for specific applications.
- Al has a higher strength than expected.
- Al has a good ductility at the same time.
- Al helps to receive an excellent formability.
Did you know that aluminium has a natural surface protection? This makes it absolutely weather-resistant, does not rust and is particularly durable. The absence of additional surface treatments saves time and money.
- Al is naturally surface protected.
- Al doesn’t need additional surface treatments.
- Al helps to save time and costs.
Aluminium has a high electrical conductivity. This is also fully retained when aluminium is melted during the recycling cycle. It does not achieve the same conductivity as copper, but is still very conductive and in combination with its lightness, can be a perfect alternative. Aluminium is a welcome material for making connections, conducting electricity and moving power.
- Al creates connections.
- Al conducts electricity.
- Al helps to move power.
We are your partner
Tell us about your requirements so that we can find out together whether and to what extent aluminium can be an alternative for you. As a specialist in the production of aluminium wire, rods and welding wire with over 100 years of experience, we are also constantly evolving, and would be happy to work with you to do so.
Our manufacturing process is subject to the strict guidelines of important certification bodies such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001 as well as ISO 22000.
From the primary materials to the finished wire, we deliver everything from a single source. Our Spanish joint venture Esal Rod Alloys, S. A., which produces wire rod, not only allows us to directly influence the production and therefore the quality of our primary material, but also puts us in the unique position of being able to address customer requests independently and individually.
This results in maximum quality, capacity for action and safety of supply, which are particular advantages for our customers.