In aluminium recycling, scrap quality directly impacts process efficiency, energy consumption and final metal value. One of the key steps to maximise recovery performance is efficient decoating.
Paints, lacquers, oils and organic contaminants present in scrap can generate operational issues during melting processes, increase emissions and reduce metal yield. Proper thermal decoating helps eliminate these contaminants before melting, improving furnace performance and contributing to cleaner, more efficient recycling operations.
Advanced decoating systems allow recyclers to:
- Increase scrap value before melting
- Reduce energy consumption in downstream processes
- Improve metal recovery rates
- Minimise emissions and environmental impact
- Ensure more stable and efficient furnace operation
At Insertec, we support aluminium recyclers with thermal engineering solutions designed to optimise scrap treatment processes. Our IDEX decoating system combines controlled thermal treatment, energy efficiency and process reliability to deliver high-quality decoated scrap adapted to modern recycling requirements.
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