AL Circle Blog

The aluminium industry faces unique challenges, with equipment breakdowns causing financial losses and significant downtime. Traditional maintenance approaches, such as corrective and preventive maintenance, have limitations in efficiency and reducing downtime. The advent of digital twins technology and predictive maintenance strategies presents a game-changing solution for the sector. The aluminium industry has already seen major […]

Russia plays a crucial role in the international market as one of the world’s leading aluminium producers. The Russian aluminium export value amounted to US$4.4 billion in 2021, experiencing a growth to US$4.9 billion in 2022. Having originated in the Soviet era, the sector witnessed significant transformations during the post-Soviet era, marked by privatisation, market-oriented […]

Aluminium extrusion stands out as a crucial process in creating intricate industrial structures and products. In the downstream aluminium segment, extrusions are used to make a myriad of useful applications for various end-user sectors. At the heart of this transformative method lies equipment specifically designed to turn solid aluminium billets into complex tailored profiles or […]

Bauxite, the primary source of aluminium, is extracted from the earth’s crust through a process that has been significantly refined over the years. The backbone of this extraction lies in the sophisticated heavy machinery employed. A fusion of engineering prowess and the latest breakthroughs in Industry 4.0 automation leads to a better yield from the […]

Recycling and reusing industrial waste and by-products are issues of the highest importance in today’s age to usher in a more sustainable and circular economy. In most modern industries, aluminium is a widely used metal. However, the production of aluminium generates a large amount of toxic waste known as dross. Recycling and re-extraction of the […]

Industry 4.0 is an ongoing transformation where industries embrace modern technology, and the aluminium sector is no exception. In many countries, the aluminium industry is a crucial component of the economy. Hence, aluminium companies are steadily adopting technologies that allow them to compete in the global market and face challenges. They are implementing automation across […]

In the field of metallurgy, heat treatment is now an indispensable process for improving many metals’ physical and mechanical properties. Particularly when it comes to a ubiquitous and versatile metal like aluminium, the proper application of heat treatment is paramount to unlock the metal’s full potential. Aluminium is already an extremely versatile metal, and proper […]

October 2010 witnessed the largest red mud spill in the history of western Hungary, where a massive volume of red mud breached the depository wall. It led to injuring 200 people and killing 10. The spill contaminated the air, water, and soil in the nearby regions. Some reports also suggested that marine life in the […]

In an era marked by growing environmental awareness, mining operations are under increasing pressure to adopt more eco-friendly and efficient methods. Continuous surface mining is emerging as a promising alternative to traditional drill and blast mining, offering a host of advantages for both the planet and mining companies. Many regions are shifting away from conventional […]