Novelis offers industrial aluminum coils and sheet in alloys for the main board and back cover of LED TVs and LCD monitors. Leading LED TV manufacturers, including Samsung and LG, call upon Novelis to supply critical parts such as back panel, bottom chassis, bezel and stand structures for some of the largest, most brilliant displays on the market today.

Smartphones, laptops and digital music players rely on the durable, lightweight and attractive qualities of aluminum. Our technically sophisticated material impacts the latest designs, providing both a technical advantage, as well as an attractive visual ambience. Aluminum enclosures dissipate heat, while the material’s resistance to the effects of weathering makes it ideal for use in outdoor applications as varied as housings, rod antennae and satellite dishes.

Good formability and conductivity make our products useful for condenser case products produced via drawing processes. Manufacturers of these aluminum case applications rely on Novelis to provide high-quality aluminum coils or sheet in alloys such as 1050 and 3004.

Novelis produces pre-painted aluminum for scales, dials and nameplates in laser engraving quality, in the form of a surface-treated coil or sheet. Specialized coatings are applied by rollers. Printing is possible via standard commercial inks and paints with no special materials required.

Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Power converts light from the sun directly into electricity via the photoelectric effect. Aluminum makes an ideal substrate material to support the thin film of photovoltaic solar cells, as well as a safe, attractive housing for the absorber. Its lightweight nature makes the units easy to move, and its resistance to corrosion extends the lifespan of the units. Sheet-rolled, bonded industrial aluminum can also make an effective support for PV units.

Sunlight can also be channeled and focused to heat water, which can drive steam turbines in large-scale power plants. This Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) was once dominated by glass mirrors due to their unmatched reflectivity. Recent advances in aluminum reflectivity and brightness, partially due to our processing innovations, however, have made the material an effective substitute. Compared to glass, aluminum solar panels offer significantly lighter weight and better ratio performance versus cost.

At Novelis, we know that renewable sources of energy hold the key to the future, and we stand ready to do our part to make these energy sources as effective, efficient and safe as possible.

An essential part of harnessing renewable energy is finding ways to store and transport it. We’ve partnered with automotive manufacturers and battery suppliers to help create superior aluminum energy storage solutions.

Aluminum foil is important in lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles because it can serve as the cathode layer. At the same time, aluminum cartridges and cooling plates provide effective housing for the lithium-ion batteries, cooling them and protecting them from the elements.

To produce industrial aluminum of this caliber, Novelis begins by carefully controlling the composition of the alloy, then taking exceptional care in the casting procedure to avoid non-metallic impurities. The surfaces of the aluminum ingots are then sawed and scalped to remove any new impurities before rolling.

These ingots are preheated for long periods for optimal homogenization of the metal structure, then hot- and cold-rolling procedures achieve high surface quality. “Bright rolling” delivers the highest possible surface consistency and reflectivity. The result is an aluminum surface reflective enough to be used as a mirror.

We can apply a range of special finishes and brushing techniques to aluminum to create various aesthetic effects – stucco bright, hammered bright, orthogonal bright, diamond bright, bright mill, rigato pattern and damato pattern.

Novelis can deliver aluminum fin stock for either mechanically assembled or brazed heat exchangers. The variety of choice offers our customers the ability to choose from bare fin, clad fin, spine fin and coated fin.

Novelis aluminum fin stock sets the standard for the HEX / HVAC&R industry through exceptional gauge and mechanical property control, improving the performance of the final heat exchanger.

Novelis is constantly evolving, not only our products, but also our manufacturing processes (TRC – twin-roll caster technology and DC – Direct Chill processing) to meet the changing needs of our customers. As we continue to innovate, we invest heavily in research and development at every level.

There are many benefits of impact extrusion. Whether combined, forward or backward extrusion, there is a high level of dimensional accuracy and the possibility to achieve a close approximation to the final shape. Offering 100 percent tightness, impact aluminum extrusion allows a high degree of transformation in a single production step, high operating speeds at low unit costs and numerous shaping and design possibilities. In addition, impact extrusion provides compact structure, a smooth surface, no soldered or welded seams and excellent stability.