What are the advantages of T-slot Aluminum Profiles
T-slot aluminum is an alloy material with aluminum as its main ingredient and is used as a frame and support in several industrial areas. So why do so many industrial facilities choose it as a material? Let’s explore what its benefits are today！
1. Light weight and high strength
The mass of T-slot aluminum is lighter than that of other metals, weighing 1/3 as much as iron at the same density, or even 1/4 as much as stainless steel as aluminum profiles. At the same weight, T-slot aluminum has a high strength of aluminum alloy. It is capable of resisting high strength impacts and shocks. This feature makes it a frame and support for machinery.
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2. Weathering and corrosion resistance
T-slot aluminum profile is able to keep its surface unchanged in harsh environments. This is difficult to achieve with other metals. Because aluminum profiles come with an oxidized film, they maintain their appearance without surface treatment and are not affected by corrosion or water. So T-slot aluminum frames can be used in harbors, docks and even underwater environments based on this advantage.
3. Simple installation and expandability
T-slot aluminum profile has a unique groove and T-shaped design. The unique groove and T-shape design of T-slot aluminum eliminates the need for cutting and disassembling when adding corner blocks or fittings. It only needs to install nuts and bolts at any position to install the equipment frame. It is easy to install and DIY can be done. This makes it a material for furniture, fish tanks and interior frames.
4. Strong thermal properties and high specific heat capacity
T-slot aluminum is generally obtained by extruding aluminum alloy 6063-T5 or 6061-T6. The specific heat capacity of these aluminum alloys can reach 930KJ/kg-K, much higher than other metals. This characteristic allows it to be used as frames and fittings for automatic production lines. This is because the equipment needs to dissipate heat to maintain its mechanical properties in a long working environment. This requires a material with good heat dissipation properties to support it, and it can meet these requirements.
Finally
The advantages of T-slot aluminum include light weight and strength, weather and corrosion resistance, ease of installation and expandability, high thermal performance and high specific heat capacity. These advantages enable its use in manufacturing and construction. As aluminum extrusion technology is updated, more styles of aluminum profile will appear in our lives in the future.
Hugh Aluminum is an aluminum extrusion manufacturer based in China. We manufacture aluminum profile products including aluminum roofings，aluminum heat sink， aluminum T-slot profile, aluminum deck, aluminum fence, aluminum doors and windows, solar aluminum frame. We offer large quantity of aluminum building materials and factory price.
