Property Aluminium Ingots Aluminium Billets
Shape Rectangular with tapered ends Cylindrical with a uniform cross-section
Weight Typically 6-25 kg per ingot Varies, typically 500-2000 kg per billet
Length Typically 600-800 mm Varies, usually 3-7 meters
Width Typically 150-300 mm Diameter varies, usually 100-500 mm
Thickness Typically 50-150 mm Not applicable
Surface Finish Generally smooth, sometimes with visible marks Smooth, often with a matte or polished surface
Purity Usually 99.7% to 99.9% Varies, depending on alloy composition
Aluminium is used extensively in the transport industry due to its high strength to weight ratio and its excellent impact absorption qualities. Western countries use an average of 140kg of aluminium per vehicle, whereas it stands at 40kg per vehicle in India.
Hindalcoâ??s high-quality aluminium is preferred for its superior alloy composition and metallurgical properties that meet stringent performance parameters. Our expertise is backed by the superior Wagstaff AirSlip casting technology. From brakes to ignition, transmission to suspension, cooling and exhaust systems to windows and structurals, ornamentals to accessories, automobile heat exchangers and registration plates, Hindalco's superior aluminium material is for making the most precise automobile components.
Hindalco brands:
Maxloaderâ?¢ is an all-aluminium truck body made of extruded profiles from Hindalco.
Maxloader truck bodies are lighter, more environment friendly and fuel efficient
