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2. Finished product shaping
2.1 Recycling new aluminum processing scrap
In units where new scrap is simply remelted, the metal is either returned in the liquid state in ladles, or cast in large blocks weighing between 450 and 1,000 kg [this practice is widespread in the USA, and these large blocks are known by the acronym RSI (Remelted Scraps Ingot )].
In the integrated recycling plants and in some others, the metal is shaped according to the requirements of further processing, and the classic equipment of aluminum processing plants is present:
billets (standard diameter 250 mm, length 6 m) for the manufacture of sections and bars by extrusion;
plates (thickness 400 mm, width 1,600 mm, length 6 m) for rolling;...
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Economic data
1. Structure of the European refining industry
Source European Aluminium Refiners Organization (AEO).
The European countries that practice refining are :
Germany;
Benelux ;
Spain;
France;
Italy;
...
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Organizations
Aluminium Association, États-Unis
Aluminium Federation Ltd, Grande-Bretagne
ASSIRAL, Italie
Association of Light Alloy Refiners (ALAR)
European Aluminium Association, Belgique
Fédération des minerais et métaux (FMM), France
London Metal Exchange (LME), Grande-Bretagne...
Refiners and recyclers
The most important refiners and recyclers worldwide are listed in the table 2 (this list is not exhaustive).
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