"Aluminium packaging consumption in Russia and worldwide." M. Lokshin, M.Sirotinsky
Aluminium inherent unique combination of barrier and process characteristics makes it a multipurpose packaging material and provides stability in the competition with other packaging materials. The article gives data on different applications of flexible, semi-rigid and rigid aluminium packaging in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical and other industries of the world market. It marks the effectiveness of aluminium packaging recycling and outlines its consumption growth outlooks in Russia and worldwide.
"Status of the aluminium packaging world market." M. Lokshin, M.Sirotinsky
The article gives data on the volume and constituents of the world market of aluminium packaging materials and aluminium-based packaging. It shows the development dynamics of this sector of aluminium consumption. The article compares the Russian and world markets based on the main types of aluminium packaging and estimates the outlooks and terms for the Russian market development.
"International Conference ''Aluminium in packaging''." M. Lokshin, G. Makarov, M.Sirotinsky
The review of 25 reports, made at the first international Conference on the production and application of aluminium packaging. 130 specialists from 85 companies from 22 countries of Europe, North America and Asia participated in the forum taken place for the first time in Russia. The participants discussed the state and outlooks of the Russian and world aluminium packaging market development, processes and equipment for the production of foil, laminates, cans, containers, tubes, aerosol containers, caps and lids, modern packaging materials for food, pharmaceutical and other products as well as packaging design.
"State-of-the-art manufacture of aluminium alloy extrusions." M. Lokshin, G. Makarov
Based on the analysis of the reports at the fifth World Congress “Aluminium-2000”, taken place in Rome in March, 2003, the author pointed out the most important factors of the progress in the machinery and technology for the production of aluminium alloy extrusions. Compact horizontal presses with front loading, isothermal extrusion, quenching of extrusions on the press plate, features of the tool production and operation, extrusion process simulation as well as new extrusion surface treatment processes are among them. The author drew a conclusion about the importance of the issues under discussion for the domestic extrusion production.
"Aluminium profiles in translucent structures." V. Avdeev
The article gives examples of the efficient use of aluminium profiles in translucent structures and ways of their quality and competitiveness improvement.
"International Forum on ''Aluminium in packaging''." M. Yatsenko
The article gives ground for holding the first International Conference “Aluminium in Packaging”. It is said that the Conference is supported by leaders of international associations in the field of aluminium and packaging materials production, representatives of the largest producers of aluminium and aluminium-based materials as well as companies, interested in the aluminium packaging application. The article gives the analysis of the main tasks, the solution of which will contribute to the progress in the sphere of aluminium packaging and its market expansion. It grounds topics of the presentations and issues, both world and Russian, that are expected to be discussed at the Conference. The author expresses hope that the first International Conference “Aluminium in Packaging” will initiate regular forums of this kind.
"Aluminium Congress in Rome." M. Lokshin, G. Makarov
The review of the most interesting papers and events at the 5th World Congress Aluminium Two Thousand taken place in Rome in April, 2003.
"Creation of the pipe cross rolling process." M.Sirotinsky
The article reviews materials reflecting fundamentals of the theory, technology, equipment and industrial developing of the cross rolling process of large pipes and shells out of aluminium alloys. It is shown that the cross rolling process has a highly localized deformation spot, which causes the presence of significant additional cyclic shear deformation. Determining influence of these deformations on process conditions and performance of products is identified in the article. Rational schemes of the process implementation are substantiated. The article reviews the development of equipment calculation schemes, which served as a basis for the construction of cross rolling machines for pipes and shells with the diameter ranging from 100 to 2000 mm and the length up to 8000 mm, with the diameter to wall thickness ratio from 100 to 1000. The article presents manufacturing techniques for the production of different aluminium alloy products with the application of thermomechanical treatment on the basis of the cross rolling process.
"Priority issues of technology and equipment modernization for aluminium semi-product manufacture in Russia." M. Lokshin, G. Makarov (A paper, presented at the 5th World Congress "Aluminium-2000", Rome)
General assessment of the status of aluminium semis production and consumption in Russia: changes occurred in the years of "perestrojka" and forecast of possible development. The analysis of domestic market perspective requirements for aluminium semi products. Strong and weak aspects of the Russian aluminium processing industry. Main trends of modernization of the existing processes and plants for billet, sheet, plate, strip, extruded shape and other semiproducts production. Prospects to use equipment for multiple casting and rolling operations when constructing new and modernizing the existing capacities for processing of aluminium and its alloys. The importance of cooperation between the Russian aluminium semis producers and suppliers of the state-of-the-art technologies and equipment; Peculiarities and the most efficient ways for such kind of cooperation considering globalization processes and Russia entering WTO.
"Current Issues of aluminium packaging recycling." G. Makarov, M.Sirotinsky (A paper, presented at the Seminar "Collection and Recycling of Packaging", Yekaterinburg)
The paper considers the state of aluminium packaging production and recycling in Russia and developed countries. It reviews particular examples of the aluminium packaging efficient collection and its stimulation, the packaging scrap sorting and recycling. The paper considers metallurgical aspects of aluminium packaging recycling and gives an example of one foreign state-of-the-art recycling plant. It also reviews ways for the improvement of aluminium packaging recycling in Russia and the importance of their realization for the domestic aluminium market development.
"Vacuum treatment of Aluminium alloys." G. Makarov
A story of creation and development of aluminium alloy vacuum treatment in the domestic industry. The process state and ways of its further development.
"Aluminium can recycling." M. Lokshin, G. Makarov
The Article contains a review of the world aluminium can production and recycling. It reveals the urgency of the problem related to the collection and recycling of used cans in Russia, where they may have a considerable share on the domestic secondary market in the nearest future. Metallurgical aspects of the aluminium can recycling are discussed in the Article.
"Aluminium silos." M. Lokshin
A story of creation of aluminium silos construction technology. People and facts.
"High-precision welding of aluminium alloy pipes." M. Lokshin
High-frequency welding of aluminium alloy pipes. The way from the technology creation up to the large-scale manufacture.
"Electromagnetic pumps for liquid magnesium." G. Makarov
National developments review related to electromagnetic pumps for liquid magnesium pouring and their application in DC casting of magnesium wrought alloys.
"Monitoring of the non-ferrous metal market. Aluminum" October - December 2002.
"Secondary aluminium - the valuable material of the 21st century." M. Lokshin, G. Makarov
On the basis of the trend analysis in aluminium recycling it has been concluded that secondary aluminium becomes the most important raw material of the 21st century. The growth of the secondary aluminium application ensures power saving when consuming aluminium products and contributes to the lesser “greenhouse gas” polution and preservation of nonrenewable natural resources for future generations.
"Monitoring of the non-ferrous metal market. Aluminum" July - September 2002.
"Topical questions of production and application of aluminium for packaging." M. Lokshin, G. Makarov, M. Sirotinski
The article considered forms of aluminium packaging and development trends of its production and application. Basing on the domestic aluminium packaging market analysis it was concluded that the assortment, quality and volumes of its manufacture and application fell behind the level of developed countries. The article revealed the necessity to dramatically increase this sector in Russia - one of the world largest aluminium producers. The article defined main directions to increase manufacture and consumption of aluminium packaging.
"Monitoring of the non-ferrous metal market. Aluminum" April - May 2002.
"Development of the use of aluminium structures in bridge construction." M. Lokshin, M. Sirotinski
The article is devoted to the state and outlooks of the application of aluminium structures in the bridge construction. Aluminium is the bridge construction material of the 21st century, providing the lowest life cycle value of products.
"Development of bridge construction using aluminium." M. Lokshin, M. Sirotinski
The article is devoted to the application of aluminium structures in the bridge construction of the 21st century and the outlook for the semi manufactures market development for these purposes.
"Monitoring of the non-ferrous metal market. Aluminum" February - March 2002.
"International Seminar Aluminium Recycling." G. Makarov
Summary of 20 papers presented at the International Seminar "Aluminium Recycling" which was held on March 20-22, 2002 in Moscow.
"Secondary aluminium: achievements and problems." M. Lokshin, G. Makarov
Based on the analysis of the reports presented at the International Seminar "Aluminium Recycling" a conclusion was made on the significance of the problems of production and application of the secondary aluminium in Russia and on the necessity to modernize secondary aluminium plants.
"Monitoring of the non-ferrous metal market. Aluminum" December 2001 - January 2002.
"Aluminium alloys melting - status and prospects." G. Makarov
Through comparing properties of aluminium and iron as materials to be subjected to melting as well as through study of the situation in the fuel-energy production complex in Russia it can be concluded that a reasonable solution for the future is aluminium alloys fabrication in electrical furnaces despite a good progress in flame-reverberation melting technology made in western countries over last twenty years.
"Modern Status and Trends to improve aluminium alloy ingot production." G. Makarov, V. Gogin
It is said that local technology for melting, casting and thermal treatment requires improvement, as for equipment it requires modernization. Basic principles and trends for reequipment of plants producing aluminium alloy ingots are shown.
"Monitoring of the non-ferrous metal market. Aluminum" October - November 2001.
"Rolling Mill Upgrading and Ways of Expansion of High Quality Aluminum and Alloys Products Manufacture for Domestic and Foreign Markets." V. Borisov, M. Lokshin
The report gives general assessment of the status of aluminum rolled products manufacture and consumption in the Russian Federation. The report also reviews the main problems of the aluminum processing industry. The main tasks of upgrading in the sector are outlined and the main directions of plants' technical retooling as to their main divisions (billet casting, rolling, extruding) are given. Certain attention is drawn to the necessity of expeditious development first of all of new technologies for semi-finished products manufacture.
"Monitoring of the non-ferrous metal market. Aluminum" august - september 2001.
"Main trends of technology and equipment development of aluminium wrought alloy billet casting." G. Cherepok, V. Napalkov (Report made at "round table")
The importance and timeleness of the issues of domestic aluminium alloy billet production modernization, which had not been conducted within the last 15-20 years was underlined. Among the problems the following were mentioned: a need for process automation, the importance of industrial manufacture of modern systems for billet casting, application of new refractory and heat insulating materials, the use of modern technologies for aluminium recycling.
"Innovations in technology and management of the foundry at Stupinsky Metallurgical Plant." S. Kononov, V. Kalugin (Report made at "round table")
Overview of the equipment and technology status of aluminium alloy casting operations. Development projects for the period of 2001-2005.
"Management of aluminium alloy billet structure in the process of continuous casting with MHD stirring during solidification." V. Borisov (Report made at "round table")
The results of the experimental study of the process of thixotropic billet structure formation of Al-Si casting alloys and 6061 wrought alloy when casting with MHD stirring during solidification are discussed.
"Modification of aluminium alloy dendrite billet structure." V. Davidov, V. Zakharov, T. Rostova (Report made at "round table")
The role of modifiers in achieving dendrite and non-dendrite structures in aluminium alloy billets is reviewed. It is proved that the strongest modifiers are compounds Al3Sc, Al3(Sc, Zr), Al3Sc(Zr, Li), which have the best structural compliance of their crystal lattices with aluminium lattice.
"Choice and justification for the application of aluminum alloys for electrotechnical wire production." V. Zakharov, M. Lokshin, M. Sirotinski
The influence of different alloying elements and thermomechanical manufacture modes on electrotechnical and mechanical properties of aluminum alloy wire is analyzed in the article. Based on this analysis a rational alloy composition ensuring reliable work of the wires both in overhead transmission lines and inside the buildings and different structures is specified.
"Correlation analysis of aluminum consumption and Gross Domestic Product ." M. Lokshin, M. Sirotinski
In the article the analysis is made about the connection between Gross domestic product in different countries and consumption of aluminum, steel and copper in these countries. Time variation of the above factors is stated hereunder a forecast for the change in different metals consumption can be carried out, a qualified aluminum consumption development forecast, in particular.
"Non-metallic impurities in aluminum alloys and gas refining" G. Makarov
Modern concepts on hydrogen performance and its interaction with non-metallic inclusions in aluminum melts are formulated. Mutual stabilizing role of these non-metallic inclusions impeding melt refining is shown. Difference in the mechanisms of hydrogen and non-metallic inclusions elimination is discussed.
"New refractory materials for aluminum and its alloys" G. Makarov
Review of documents presented at the seminar “Refractory materials for aluminum industry”, organized by the company “Russian Aluminum” in June 2001 in Samara. Current refractory materials for: - aluminum alloy melting and casting, - production of lining for rotary furnaces used in alumina plants - anode paste baking and - electrolysis baths are reviewed. Peculiarities of domestic and foreign companies’ work in the refractory materials market in Russia are discussed.
"Monitoring of the non-ferrous metal market. Aluminum", june - july 2001.
"Current trends in aluminium recycling." M. Lokshin, G. Makarov
On the basis of the analysis of the International conferences’ documents on secondary aluminum held in 2000-2001, some trends in aluminum recycling were specified: gradual shift of aluminum recycling industry to the developing countries, increase of the share of wrought alloys and high-purity alloys in the secondary aluminum, quality improvement of the recycled metal, wide use of innovations, integration of recycling aluminum facilities in the developed countries, worsening of the situation with aluminum scrap in Russia.
"Monitoring of the non-ferrous metal market. Aluminum", april - may 2001.
"Comfort in aluminum screens in the open air." M. Sirotinski
The prospects of using of aluminum mosquito screens for the swimming pools, patios and children playgrounds are shown in th article. Having high structural strength aluminum screens provide a possibility of the controlled mild sunburn and protection from the insects.
"New technologies and equipment for aluminium recycling" M. Lokshin, G. Makarov
Based on the examples of the modern foreign facilities and processes of scrap preparation for melting, melting itself, melt and dross treatment, casting of the secondary aluminum alloys, the big progress in aluminum recycling, achieved in the latest years is shown. To ensure competitiveness for the Russian secondary aluminum in the world market, and to develop aluminum application in the local industry, the technical modernization of the Russian aluminum recyclers is required.
"New technologies extend use of aluminum in transport applications" M. Lokshin, G. Makarov
Almost every third tone of the used aluminum in the world goes for the production of the transportation means. Aluminum processing new technologies for the products’ manufacture, establish big opportunities for further development of aluminum and its alloys application. The authors of the article, experts of the consulting company ALUSIL, discuss the aluminum application in autos, aircraft, shipbuilding and railcars production. The main conclusion of the article is that it is especially relevant for Russia to use new technologies for the production of transportation means, as Russia is the greatest world producer of primary aluminum, which consumes only 15% the produced aluminum.
"Structures with aluminum screens - new applications." M. Sirotinski, M. Kharitonovich
The use of aluminum Insect Screening in Russian construction and building practice is extremely limited. In the article the efficiency of the use of aluminum screens for prevention from mosquitoes as well as for reduction of the ultraviolet rays penetration to the houses and the open area is shown.
"Russian market prospects for aluminum alloy wire." M. Lokshin, M. Sirotinski
The requirements to increase a technical level, safety and economic efficiency of the electric power transmission lines dictate a necessity to use strengthened wire of aluminum alloys to produce electric conductors. In the article the choice of material for conductive wire production is substantiated that results in the reduction of energy losses, mounting costs and maintenance costs for overhead electric lines as well as reduce a fire possibility compared to pure aluminum that makes it possible to use these wires instead of copper conductors inside the houses and buildings.
"Modernization of the wrought aluminum alloys billet production" G. Makarov
On the basis of comparison of the characteristics of the local billet production with the modern level a necessity of its modernization is stated. New principles of the technological process for aluminum alloy billet production are reviewed and incentives for Russian aluminum companies to modernize casting facilities are discussed.
"ET-2000: Problems of production of qualitative extrusion billets of aluminum alloy" M. Lokshin, G. Makarov
Based on the analysis of the reports at the International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar ET-2000 a conclusion was made about the appearance of the qualitatively new extrusion billet in the late 90-s, which has the following characteristics: regulation within the narrow limits of the chemical composition, phase structure, size of DAS, size of cast grain and segregation zone of the surface. Some technologies ensuring this high-quality level of the billets are briefly described.
"Monitoring of the non-ferrous metal market. Aluminum" march 2001.
"ET-2000: Demonstration of the latest achievements in aluminum alloy extrusion" M. Lokshin, M. Kharitonovich
On May 18-19, 2000 a regular seminar for aluminum extrusion technology -"ET-2000 (7th International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar) was held in Chicago. A review of reports on the latest developments in the technology and equipment for extrusion process proves evidence of a significant progress achieved in the main development directions recently . Particular attention was paid to the isothermal extrusion , new tendencies in press construction, improvement of handling equipment, control of dimension of an extruded shape and new applications for the extruded products.
"Monitoring of the non-ferrous metal market. Aluminum" December 2000 - january 2001.
"Urgent problems of aluminum recycling" M. Lokshin, G. Makarov
The increasing role of recycling in the world aluminum consumption is reviewed as well as the tendencies in the development of secondary alloy production and situation with recycling in Russia, based on the analysis of the reports at MB's 8th International Conference held in November 2000 in Singapore and documents of the 5th International Recycling Seminar held in September of 1999 in Brazil.
"Monitoring of the non-ferrous metal market. Aluminum" October-November 2000.
"Development tendencies for aluminum alloy architectural sections production" M. Lokshin, M. Kharitonovich
For elimination of the deficit of the high quality aluminum extruded shapes due to import reduction, in Russia a necessity came in to construct new facilities within construction firms. Basic directions for technical improvement of the extrusion lines in order to increase the quality of the extruded shapes, yields and production rates were reviewed. A list of architectural sections manufactured by the Russian producers was attached and an analysis of a number of typical drawbacks was made.
"Progress in aluminum alloy casting and extrusion" M. Lokshin, G. Makarov, M. Kharitonovich
At the World Trade-Fair and Conference "Aluminum-2000" held on September 20-22, 2000 at he Exhibition Complex "MESSE ESSEN" (Germany), the widely presented exhibits drew undiverted attention of the specialists. The exhibits were devoted to success in the improvement of equipment and technologies for aluminum semi-product fabrication improvement mainly in the area of shape extrusion and metallurgical casting. A review of the latest developments in these industrial sectors proves evidences of a considerable progress achieved recently by the leading companies.
"Status and prospects of magnesium production and application" M. Lokshin, G. Makarov
On the basis of the reports from 3 International Conferences held in the first half of 2000 a picture of the world magnesium production and application is shown. Status of magnesium recycling and new technologies of magnesium and its alloys production is reviewed as well as price dynamics for primary magnesium up to 2004.
"Monitoring of the non-ferrous metal market. Aluminum" September 2000.
"Success of the development strategy."
On the basis of the example of the International Concern METRA which produces 75,000 tonnes of aluminum alloy extruded shapes per year including 45,000 tons for construction purposes, the development of conglomerate incorporating enterprises for production and processing of extruded shapes as well as all divisions for development, manufacture and sale of the architectural sections is described. Such integration of the extruded shape producers and construction companies is typical for many firms - leaders in the aluminum alloy extrusion market.
"Production of standard aluminum sections in Russia - status and prospects for development" M. Lokshin, M. Kharitonovich
A survey of nine Russian plants which produce aluminum architectural sections primarily for construction purposes is given. Condition package which the Russian producers have to consider in order to successfully solve the problem of import replacement which has been going on recently is defined.
"Monitoring of the non-ferrous metal market. Aluminum" August 2000.
"Future of extruded shape production in Russia" M. Kharitonovich
Some problems of the Russian producers of aluminum alloy architectural sections as well as of importers after the financial crisis of 1998 are disclosed. The perspective is to develop cooperation between the local and foreign producers in the sphere of extension of the use of the most effective profiles and increase in quality of the extruded products. Obtaining of a certificate for compliance of the extruded shape production with ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 by a number of plants is a good precondition of the growth of the production technical level.
