Manufacturer of electrode and specialty carbon masses (Söderberg pastes) for the electrometallurgical industry.
Rheinfelden Carbon Products GmbH
Rheinfelden (Baden)New on Amplifa
About Rheinfelden Carbon
Rheinfelden Carbon Products GmbH develops and produces electrode pastes and specialty carbon masses for the electrometallurgical industry, including Söderberg masses, ramming pastes and collar pastes. Customers are operators of aluminium smelting furnaces as well as producers of silicon and iron-aluminium alloys. The product range includes a PAH-free, non-toxic electrode paste for Soederberg and composite furnaces as well as the LIMAK brand. Production is carried out entirely as continuous, computer-controlled in-line production on two separate production lines, which enables fast product changeovers and low variation in product quality. The company offers technical assistance in product development, tailor-made formulations and after-sales service. With around 50 employees, approximately 50,000 tonnes of carbon products are manufactured annually. The company belongs to the Aluminium Rheinfelden Group and has been part of the Rusal Group since 2021.
- Site
- Rheinfelden
- Processes
- Soederberg Paste (Söderberg mass / electrode paste), Ramming Paste, Collar Paste, PAH-free, non-toxic electrode paste (for Soederberg and composite furnaces), LIMAK electrode paste, Continuous computer-controlled in-line production on two separate production lines, Technical assistance / product development, Tailor-made products
- Materials
- Carbon (electrode and specialty carbon masses), Soederberg Paste (Söderberg mass), Ramming Paste, Collar Paste, PAH-free electrode paste, LIMAK electrode paste
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 50001:2011, ISO 9001, ISO 50001, REACH compliance
- Founded
- 1898
- Employees
- ca. 50
- Industries
- Electrometallurgical industry, Aluminium smelting, Silicon producers, Iron-aluminium alloys, Iron-aluminium alloys
- 01
Formulation development and R&D
- 02
Mixing of the carbon masses
- 03
Continuous in-line production (computer-controlled)
- 04
Quality control
- 05
Shipping and after-sales service
Products and Masses
Soederberg Paste (Söderberg mass)
Electrode paste for Soederberg furnaces in the aluminium and electrometallurgical industry.
Ramming Paste
Ramming paste for furnace lining and applications in electrometallurgy.
Collar Paste
Collar paste for use on electrodes and furnaces.
PAH-free electrode paste
Non-toxic, PAH-free paste for Soederberg and composite furnaces for reducing emission loads.
LIMAK electrode paste
Electrode paste of the LIMAK brand for electrometallurgical processes.
Location
Rheinfelden
DEProduction and Administration
- Materials
- Carbon (electrode and specialty carbon masses)
- 2 continuous, computer-controlled in-line production lines
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soederberg Paste (Söderberg mass / electrode paste)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Carbon |
| Ramming PastePlastics | – | – | – | – | Carbon |
| Collar PastePlastics | – | – | – | – | Carbon |
| PAH-free, non-toxic electrode paste (for Soederberg and composite furnaces)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Carbon |
| LIMAK electrode pastePlastics | – | – | – | – | Carbon |
| Continuous computer-controlled in-line production on two separate production linesPlastics | – | – | – | – | Carbon |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous production line (in-line, computer-monitored) | – | 2 | – | – | Rheinfelden |
Additional services
Quality Management
Production is computer-controlled with low standard deviations; a certified quality management system according to ISO 9001:2015 covers Söderberg, ramming and collar masses. Compliance with legal requirements (including REACH) as well as in-house research and development complement quality assurance.
| Evidence | Rheinfelden |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 50001 | |
| REACH compliance |
History
- 1898
Origin as Germany's first aluminium smelter, founded by Schweizerische Aluminium Industrie AG (Alusuisse) in Rheinfelden.
- 2008
Operated since 1 October 2008 as an independent Rheinfelden Carbon GmbH & Co. KG within the Aluminium Rheinfelden Group.
- 2021
Acquisition of the Aluminium Rheinfelden Group by the Russian aluminium producer Rusal.
- 2026
Rheinfelden Carbon Products GmbH with around 50 employees is not insolvent; production continues unchanged.