Shelekhov Powder Metallurgy

Shelekhov Powder Metallurgy is one of Russia’s largest manufacturers of coarse and fine aluminium powder and aluminium paste. The facility has over 40 years of experience of aluminium powder production.

One of Russia’s largest producers of coarse and fine aluminium powder and aluminium paste.

In 1998 the facility was spun off from the Irkutsk smelter and incorporated as a independent entity.

The proximity to Irkutsk's major transportation hubs allows for efficient logistics.


Products
Coarse and fine aluminium powder, aluminium paste
Consumers
Ferrous and non-ferrous industries, solar energy industry, electric industry, space industry, chemical industry, construction (aerated)
Annual capacity
19,000 tonnes of aluminium coarse and fine powders and pastes
Development
The plant has mastered the production of new types of products - hydrophilic powders and pastes of various grades for the production of aerated concrete. The plant plans to expand the range of these products.
In 2013-2015, new equipment was installed in the milling area: a mill and two conical mixers.  Also in 2016-2017, modern equipment for wet milling of aluminum powders was installed.

In addition, new equipment for the production of powders for 3D printing, including an induction furnace and a classification plant, was installed at the plant.
Certificates
ISO 9001:2008 (environmental management standard), ISO 14001:2004 (quality management standard)
Headcount
200 people