Perfiles de aluminio y sostenibilidad industrial: el valor del aluminio en soluciones eficientes
La sostenibilidad industrial es hoy un eje estratégico para el desarrollo de soluciones, procesos y estructuras más eficientes. En este contexto, el aluminio se consolida como un material clave, y en particular los perfiles de aluminio, por su capacidad para aportar valor técnico, ambiental y económico a lo largo de todo su ciclo de vida. […]
How profile design impacts efficiency in aluminium extrusion
Why profile design is crucial in aluminium extrusion Efficiency in aluminium extrusion depends directly on the profile design. The geometry of the section influences the extrusion speed, die wear, energy consumption and final product quality. In industrial terms, an optimised profile allows for: When the design is carried out taking into account the behaviour of […]
CBAM: the acronym that will change aluminium imports in Europe
In the coming years, the aluminium sector will hear a key acronym more and more often: CBAM. This mechanism will change aluminium imports in Europe, marking a turning point in how such imports and their environmental impact are regulated in the European Union. Behind the CBAM lies a profound shift in European strategy to decarbonise […]
Fénix, a 100% recycled aluminium ingot certified by Bureau Veritas
In July 2025, Bureau Veritas certified that Fénix, Extrugasa’s recycled aluminium billet, is made entirely from 100% recycled aluminium, in accordance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 14021. This milestone represents a new step in the commitment to sustainability, endorsed by an internationally renowned independent body. The certification was obtained after a rigorous […]
Stretching in aluminium profiles: key to dimensional accuracy and mechanical improvement
Aluminium extrusion involves different phases, from billet preparation to heat treatment and finishing. One of the fundamental operations to ensure the dimensional quality of the profile is stretching. What is stretching? Drawing is a mechanical operation carried out after extrusion and cooling of the aluminium profile. It consists of applying a longitudinal traction on the […]
Recycling, a key factor in reducing carbon footprint
Recycled Aluminium Billet: Key to Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Industry In an increasingly environmentally conscious world, reducing the carbon footprint has become a priority for many industries. A prime example of this trend is the aluminium industry, which has found recycling to be an effective and sustainable solution. The use of recycled aluminium billet […]
Die evolution in the aluminium extrusion process
How does the die evolve in the aluminium extrusion process? In the aluminium extrusion process, the die is an important part of the extrusion process, as it is the part that determines the final shape of the profile coming out of the press. To ensure that the extruded aluminium profile conforms to the manufacturing drawing, […]
Construction of the largest photovoltaic self-consumption facility in Galicia at Extrugasa facilities
Norvento Enerxía, a leading Galician company in the generation of renewable energy and in the design and development of technological equipment and advanced energy solutions for self-consumption and microgrids, has successfully concluded the execution and commissioning phase of the photovoltaic self-consumption installation that it has developed for Extrugasa, a world leader in aluminum extrusion. This […]
Order in the aluminum production processes
Does the order of the factors alter the product? Since we were children we have been told about the rule of the commutative property, which states that when we add or multiply two or more factors it does not matter the order, since the result of the operation will always be the same. There are […]
How is the thermal transmittance of an aluminum window calculated?
When designing an enclosure solution, it is important to consider the thermal transmittance value. Therefore, the choice of carpentry and glass will depend to a large extent on the heat lost or gained through these elements. The Uw is the name given to the thermal transmittance of the window, where the U-value represents the W/m2K […]