El inventario de lingotes de aleación de aluminio secundario en China cae 277 toneladas, Foshan lidera la reducción de existencias

Fosbel has highlighted its Ceramic Welding technology as a solution for repairing refractory linings in aluminum furnaces without requiring shutdowns. The process uses an exothermic reaction to fuse new refractory material directly onto existing linings while furnaces remain in operation at temperatures above 1300°F. The technology is suitable for 60%, 70% and 80% alumina refractories commonly used in aluminum furnace applications and is designed to repair worn areas such as metal lines, roofs and sidewalls. Fosbel said the technology can be used for both maintenance and preventive repair programs to extend furnace campaign life and reduce downtime. The company has also introduced Nano-Tec™ ceramic welding powders, thermal cleaning systems and Supertorch equipment to improve repair efficiency, reduce material loss and lower maintenance costs. Hot-repair technologies are increasingly being adopted by aluminum producers seeking higher furnace reliability and operational efficiency.

[Las expectativas de línea dura de la Fed y la distensión en Oriente Medio presionan los precios del aluminio] La aceleración de la reanudación del transporte marítimo por el estrecho, combinada con las expectativas restrictivas de la Fed, está reduciendo la prima geopolítica a un ritmo acelerado y el aluminio de la LME estará bajo presión a corto plazo. En China, el ritmo de desabastecimiento se mantiene, pero los inventarios absolutos siguen siendo elevados. El aluminio de la SHFE, sin nuevos factores macroeconómicos alcistas, sigue la presión del aluminio de la LME. Se espera que los precios del aluminio se mantengan deprimidos a corto plazo.