PRODUCTS
Each ton of secondary material we produce reduces large amounts of emissions, energy usage, and landfill compared to primary production.
ALUMINIUM ALLOY INGOTS
Romco's ultra-low carbon ALUMINIUM ALLOY INGOTS
Aluminium (Al) is the product we recycle most — with the end product used in everything from manufacturing, automotive, food packaging, medical equipment and more.
Nearly every industry is reliant on some form of aluminium alloy. By choosing secondary, production emissions and efficiency are reduced by up to 95%; significantly lower than primary aluminium which is responsible for about 3% of the world’s 9.4 Gt of direct industrial CO2 emissions.
TYPES OF SECONDARY ALUMINIUM INGOTS
Romco produces secondary aluminium in ADC 12, LM 24, UBC, and DIN 226, and more
ADC 12ADC 12 - Romco produces 4 variations. Mainly used for die-casting and perfect for cost-effective production of complex parts in large volumes
LM 24LM 24 - Also used for die-casting to make vacuums, floor polishers and motor frames.
UBC 96% and 97%UBC 96% and 97%- Processed from Used Beverage Cans (UBC), these ingots can be used by the automotive and aerospace industries, and in household goods and appliances.
din 226DIN 226 - Very common and highly versatile. Predominantly used in complex machinery and car parts.
WHAT Are SECONDARY INGOTS ARE MADE OF?
Put simply — renewable waste materials.
Materials used to make our secondary UBC alloys are easily identifiable in the sorting process, however the other alloys are a bit more complex.
Our ADC 12, LM 24 and DIN 226 alloys are made from material scraps collected from manufacturing plants (where the grade is already known) or collected from post-consumer scrap. Materials collected from the latter take more time to sort as the grade is unknown. The smelting process is used to identify the scrap’s grade.
SECONDARY ALUMINIUM INGOTS PROCESS
STEP 1
Scraps are sorted and then processed. This involves de-greasing and de-coating the material surface to remove contaminants from entering the smelting process
STEP 2
Materials are melted and combined with other elements in order to produce alloys of specific grades. Our alloys are made to order, ensuring purposeful production, to maintain energy efficiency and to reduce waste.
STEP 3
Liquid aluminium alloys are then cast into usable ingots and solidified into bars
STEP 4
Each ingot in packaged to order, shipped and repurposed into its secondary use
WHY CHOOSE ROMCO METALS
Increasing recycled materials supply to the point of ‘full global recyclable capacity’ is imperative in reducing (and eliminating) greenhouse gas emissions and the reliance on raw materials mining for our means. We’re working collaboratively with investors, traders, and manufacturers across continents to collectively reduce emissions and global dependence on mining raw materials through recycling and smart waste management.
Romco offers a British solution in an emerging market to a global problem. Not only that, but we work with local businesses to help them become independent and local communities to help them thrive.
Romco offers competitive pricing and advanced logistical efficiencies through a global network of traders. All shipments are 100% tracked ensuring to-the-minute trail and trade accuracy.
WHY CHOOSE ROMCO METALS
Our investment in reducing the environmental effects of mining, developing new equipment, plants, people, and trade links is yielding strong growth.
This has allowed us to expand our production and diversification capabilities. By investing in ourselves and the community around us, we’re also investing in a more sustainable future.
