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Ladle drying

Using Kanthal® Super heating elements and Superthal® heating modules, ladle drying can be controlled, enabling a consistent drying experience in anode and cathode processing.

Anode pre-heating

Moving from gas to electric heating in furnaces for anode preheating can have significant positive impacts on the cost of primary aluminum production.

Cost-cutting cassettes and a reduced carbon footprint

The ESE product line from Kanthal offers reduced heat loss through insulation of heating elements for lower energy consumption and increased productivity.

Welcoming the new independent and sustainable LiOH processing plant

The new independent and sustainable lithium hydroxide refinery near Redcar, UK, will be all-electric in an effort by Tees Valley Lithium to future-proof the plant.

Decarbonizing aluminum needs tech, investment, and policy change

As the aluminum industry seeks to reduce its climate impact, electrification is one solution that could help reduce emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.

The biggest challenge: everyone wants more battery power

For lithium-ion batteries to be part of a greener future, we need to rethink how they are sourced, manufactured and recycled.

International Lithium Association: “The twenty-first century will be the lithium century”

The International Lithium Association says lithium batteries are key to the transition to a cleaner, sustainable and renewable energy sector.

Energy-efficient technology aids goal of carbon neutrality

The lithium-ion battery industry’s climate footprint is being scrutinized, putting pressure on all parts of the production chain to become more energy efficient and sustainable.

Rotary kiln vs roller hearth kiln – challenging the status quo

Cathode producers would benefit from exchanging roller hearth kilns for rotary kilns in the calcination process. Kanthal has listed the arguments.

“Carbon footprint has become the main topic”

As interest in sustainability increases among lithium-ion battery manufacturers, there’s been a surge in interest for electric and energy-efficient heating solutions.