How alimex contributes to climate protection with aluminium
Climate protection without aluminium? Difficult! The light metal is not only extremely important as a material for renewable energies such as the solar industry, but also contributes to climate protection in sectors such as the automotive industry thanks to its special material properties. Why is that? Lighter construction methods and more durable products made possible by aluminium reduce energy consumption – good for the climate! This means fewer emissions, more efficiency – and an active contribution to climate protection. And this is precisely where alimex comes in: with high-quality aluminium solutions for a sustainable future.
Aluminium: increasingly the material of choice
Its advantages over other metals make aluminium increasingly the material of choice in industries that promote climate protection. In areas that were once reserved for steel and stainless steel, for example, a wide variety of aluminium alloys are used today. These alloys must meet high standards – this is where alimex aluminium comes into play. The high-precision aluminium plates and components that alimex manufactures guarantee excellent form stability for sensitive applications and cost savings that result from the exclusion of warpage, less waste, faster processing times and longer product life cycles. This makes the use of aluminium as a material (even) more attractive.
Aluminium: a key building block for the solar industry
Aluminium plays a central role in the solar industry, as it offers the perfect combination of lightness, strength and corrosion resistance. Thanks to its excellent thermal conductivity and adaptability to modern manufacturing processes, aluminium helps to maximize the efficiency and lifespan of solar installations. alimex develops innovative cast materials specifically for the solar industry and is constantly researching the further development of materials. Because here, too, if the use of aluminium is made (even) more attractive and, for example, the longevity of components is increased even further, this is beneficial for climate protection.
How does aluminium help the automotive industry with climate protection?
Aluminium plays a central role in the automotive industry and makes a significant contribution to climate protection.
Weight reduction for greater efficiency – By using aluminium, vehicles can be built lighter, which leads to improved fuel efficiency and reduced CO₂ emissions. Lighter vehicles require less energy, whether from fossil fuels or electricity, which reduces the environmental footprint.
Promoting a circular economy – Aluminium is 100% recyclable without any loss of quality. Aluminium recycling uses only about 5% of the energy required to produce primary aluminium, significantly reducing the carbon footprint. Car manufacturers are increasingly using recycled aluminium to improve their environmental performance.
Innovative production processes – The aluminium industry is continuously developing new, more energy-efficient production methods. For example, aluminium producers are researching processes to avoid CO₂ generation in production, which contributes to a further reduction in emissions.
In summary, it can be said that aluminium, due to its light weight, recyclability and the support of innovative manufacturing processes, makes a significant contribution to the reduction of CO₂ emissions in the automotive industry and thus promotes climate protection.
