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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. 

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. 

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.

Explore Our Primary Metals Solutions

Managed Operations Services

Managed Operations Services

Our program isn't just focused on managing your operations, but to also improve your operations.

3D TRASAR™Technology for Shell Control

3D TRASAR™Technology for Shell Control

See how 3D TRASAR™ Technology for Shell Control helps investment casting operations gain real-time visibility into slurr...

Brand Protection Solutions

Brand Protection Solutions

Elevate your brand and safeguard your business with comprehensive brand protection designed to improve guest experience,...

Commercial White Rust Inhibitor Programs

Commercial White Rust Inhibitor Programs

Nalco's patented, white rust inhibitor is a synergistic blend of passivation agents for galvanized surfaces that are exp...

Water Quality IQ™

Water Quality IQ™

Water quality data and analysis is an essential part of an operation. Our advanced industrial water treatment technology...

Water Pretreatment Equipment Maintenance

Water Pretreatment Equipment Maintenance

Nalco's water treatment equipment maintenance help customers get the most value from their water systems.

Engineered Shell Program

Engineered Shell Program

We offer colloidal silica, related products and support in our investment casting shell system program. We help support ...

Water Treatment System Replacement Parts

Water Treatment System Replacement Parts

Nalco Water offers replacement parts for your water treatment equipment such as cartridge filters, valves, controllers, ...

Water Filtration and RO Membrane Services

Water Filtration and RO Membrane Services

Nalco Water Purity Solutions provides commercial and industrial water treatment and filtration services for RO membranes...

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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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1601 W. Diehl Road
Naperville, Il 60563

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

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