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Alloys made from sustainable, low carbon aluminium with the same high-quality properties as alloys made from primary aluminium? E-MAX proves it with X-ECO.
For E-Max, the importance of sustainability is self-evident. In 2008, after years of intensive research and practical testing with recycled aluminium, we introduced alloys of premium quality sustainable aluminium under the brand name X-ECO.
Its excellent mechanical and surface properties have been confirmed by Vrije Universiteit Brussel after years of scientific research. Its sustainability has been demonstrated by DNV, an independent expert. DNV awarded E-MAX a Statement of Verification of CO2 emissions for X-ECO circular aluminium. This shows that the production of X-ECO incurs an extremely low carbon footprint of 2.03 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of aluminium.
When you choose the X-ECO alloy, you are choosing low carbon aluminium. The use of this alloy gives your finished product a lower carbon footprint. Many of our customers from the architecture and construction sectors have wholeheartedly embraced this alloy. The same quality, but with a lower impact on the environment. This is a perfect fit for the new, more sustainable building practices.
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Why choose profiles with X-ECO alloy?
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INTO THE QUALITY OF CIRCULAR ALUMINIUM
For over a decade the company has conducted scientific research into the quality of circular aluminium, in collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The results of this research underscore the excellent performance of X-ECO premium circular aluminium, specifically:
- A smooth, matt surface structure after etching. Given the right alloy composition and process parameters, a smooth, matt surface structure can be achieved.
- Little colour variation after anodization. Good control over the etching process prevents colour differences.
- Good resistance against filiform corrosion after powder coating. Good control over process parameters, coupled with the use of high-quality raw materials, leads to good resistance to filiform corrosion.