India’s top aluminium manufacturer, Vedanta Aluminium, has introduced an innovative lineup of wire rods – T4, AL59, and the 8xxx series – at the Cable & Wire Fair 2023 in New Delhi. These state-of-the-art products, crafted with advanced continuous casting methods, are set to redefine standards in the global power and transmission sector. Their applications stretch across sectors like automotive, infrastructure, building, and electronics.
The T4 rod boasts features like low-sag strength, excellent drawability, and impressive durability, making it ideal for high-voltage transmission grids and optical fibre composite overhead wires. The AL59 rod, with its high strength-to-weight ratio and outstanding power evacuation capability, is a game-changer for long-lasting cable and conductor production. The 8xxx series is prized for its corrosion resistance, finding favour in construction, transport, and architectural domains.
Furthermore, Vedanta Aluminium also offers a broad spectrum of Electrical Conductor (EC)-grade wire rods in varied sizes and alloy wire rods and flip coils, all crafted using global best practices from leaders like Continuus-Properzi (Italy) and Southwire (USA). From Restora, India’s pioneering ‘green’ aluminium, to billets, slabs, and more, Vedanta Aluminium’s product array is unmatched.
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On this new addition, Vedanta Aluminium’s CEO, John Slaven, remarked, “Aluminium’s significance in the electrical sector is paramount. It’s pivotal in ensuring consistent, eco-friendly energy access. By adding the T4, AL59, and 8xxx series to our portfolio, we’re reinforcing our commitment to delivering tailored solutions for the industry.”
Vedanta Aluminium’s products carry the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification, ensuring top-notch quality. Their eco-friendly nature is verified by the renowned Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and their Jharsuguda, Odisha plant has the esteemed Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification.
Always prioritizing customer needs, Vedanta Aluminium works hand-in-hand with its partners, ensuring effective downstream processes and mutual knowledge exchange. Their recent launch of the 12mm wire rod was met with a great market reception. With its robust research and development wing, and efficient Quality Excellence and Customer Technical Service (CTS) teams, the company caters to a vast international clientele across 50+ countries.
As the leading aluminium producer in India, contributing to over half of the country’s aluminium production, Vedanta Aluminium stands tall with a production of 2.29 million tonnes in FY23. Recognized as 2nd in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2022 for the aluminium industry, the company continues its mission of championing aluminium as the ‘Metal of Tomorrow’ for a more sustainable future. For more information, visit www.vedantaaluminium.com.