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Aluminum

Nalco Water offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to help aluminum producers achieve their business and sustainability goals. Our systematic, total cost of ownership-focused approach combines patented technologies, proprietary chemistry, digitally enabled processes and deep industry expertise to optimize cooling water, boiler water and effluent treatment plant performance.  

By ensuring consistent, controlled water conditions, Nalco Water helps to stabilize casting operations, minimize quality risks, protect critical assets, reduce unplanned downtime, extend equipment life and support environmental compliance—enabling efficient, reliable, and sustainable operations. 

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Our approach

Nalco Water offers comprehensive solutions for aluminum plants—from wastewater, boiler and cooling water treatment to specialty casting applications. Our experts help aluminum plants achieve operational and sustainability goals through:

  • Technologies that support water reuse and recycling, while improving process efficiency to help reduce overall operating intensity.
  • Automation and monitoring with Connected Chemistry™ capabilities that help maintain stable operating conditions and support consistent product quality.
  • Integrated solutions and programs that help aluminum producers reduce total cost of ownership by minimizing resource use, enhancing productivity, mitigating quality risks and safeguarding the life of critical systems—including cooling water, boiler water, wastewater treatment, molds and casting assets. 
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Supporting your aluminum performance goals

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Optimize resource efficiency and conservation 

Drive efficient use of water, energy, and materials through recycling, reduced discharge, and optimized process water use. 

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Enhance operational consistency and predictability 

Ensure consistent, predictable water chemistry to improve productivity, recovery and cost savings while decreasing scrap and downtime. 

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Drive environmental and safety performance

Support regulatory compliance and sustainability goals through expert partnerships across water, energy, emissions, and safety. 

Customer Success Stories 

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A Major Aluminum Casting Facility in North America Partnered with Nalco Water to Reduce Scrap Rates, Casting Water Variability and Operational Costs 

A North America aluminum casting facility partnered with Nalco Water to address casting water variability, rising operational costs and declining recovery in key alloys. By applying a combination of on‑site expertise, proprietary chemistry, digital monitoring, and automated control, the program supported more stable casting water conditions, reduced scrap rates and improved operational cost management. Download to learn more.

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Brazilian Aluminum Plant Saves $3.3 Million Using Nalco Water PURATE™ Technology 

A leading aluminum producer and major recycler in Brazil partnered with Nalco Water to address quench water variability, high water losses, and rising chemical handling costs. By implementing PURATE chlorine dioxide technology, the plant improved microbiological control, supported more consistent quench conditions, and reduced water and chemical consumption, helping lower operational costs, reduce scrap, and protect critical casting assets. Download to learn more.

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Ready to learn how Nalco Water can support your aluminum plant’s operational and sustainability goals? Complete the form to connect with a Nalco Water metals expert. 

Our team can help you explore integrated water management solutions designed to optimize performance, protect assets, and support sustainability across aluminum operations.

 

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Naperville, Il 60563

Nalco Water Customer Service: +1-800-288-0879

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