Understanding Aluminum Recycling: From Scrap to Premium Products

Aluminum recycling turns scrap into new products through a few clear steps. Each step keeps the metal clean so it performs like brand-new stock.

1. Collect and Sort Scrap

We gather cans, window frames, auto parts, and factory offcuts. Teams sort by alloy and pull out steel or plastic with magnets and scanners.

• Post-consumer items such as beverage cans and window frames.
• Manufacturing offcuts from extrusion, casting, and machining.
• Large end-of-life pieces from buildings or transport fleets.

2. Prepare the Material

Clean scrap melts faster and with less waste. We strip paint and labels, wash the metal, and cut bulky pieces into furnace-ready sizes.

• Sort by alloy family so every batch melts evenly.
• Remove dirt, coatings, and other contaminants.
• Shred or saw long parts into manageable lengths.

3. Melt and Refine

Efficient furnaces heat the scrap to about 660°C. Fluxes, skimming, and filtration pull out impurities while lab checks confirm the recipe.

• Controlled furnaces reduce energy loss and protect metal quality.
• Degassing removes trapped gases so the metal stays dense.
• On-site labs test chemistry before we cast a single bar.

4. Cast and Ship

Fresh metal becomes billets, ingots, or slabs ready for local factories. Tight casting control keeps dimensions steady from batch to batch.

• Billets for extrusion shops that need consistent lengths.
• Ingots for foundries casting parts or sheet.
• Slabs for rolling mills and sheet suppliers.

Why the Process Matters

• Saves up to 95% of the energy used in primary smelting.
• Keeps scrap in a circular loop instead of in landfills.
• Delivers reliable feedstock for construction, transport, and packaging.

This closed loop turns waste into value and keeps emissions down. Learn more about our recycling process and sustainability work.