What is 2020 Aluminum Extrusion

Introduction

Aluminum extrusion 2020 is an aluminum profile manufactured according to European standards. Its cross-section size is usually 20 mm × 20 mm.The grooves of this aluminum profile are designed as trapezoidal grooves, and the edges of the profile usually have rounded transitions.
It is obtained by extruding aluminum and can be anodized to add color to its appearance.

  Below is its drawing from Hugh Aluminum:

Connection method:

In terms of connection methods. 2020 Aluminum Extrusion is usually connected internally by using 20 series M5 (most of them) or M4 special T-nuts with hexagonal bolts. If the strength of the force is large, you can also use 20 series slider nuts and hexagonal bolts for connection, this connection is strong and reliable.

Advantages of 2020 aluminum extrusion:

1. Lightweight:

The density of aluminum is only about 1/3 that of steel. 2020 Aluminum is therefore lightweight. It is easy to carry and install, and at the same time can effectively reduce the overall weight of the equipment or structure. It is the main material for many frames.

2. Corrosion resistance:

It has good corrosion resistance, especially in the oxidizing environment can form a dense aluminum oxide film. It can protect the internal metal from corrosion. This makes 2020 aluminum extrusion has a long service life in outdoor, humid or corrosive environment.

3. High strength:

Despite the low density of aluminum. But its strength is relatively high. Because through the reasonable alloy ratio and heat treatment process. 2020 aluminum extrusion can reach a high level of strength. It can meet the strength requirements as workbench, stage and equipment frame.

 

Its disadvantages:

1. Relatively limited load-bearing capacity:

Although 2020 aluminum has high strength, its load-bearing capacity is relatively limited and may not meet the load-bearing requirements of some heavy equipment or structures.

2. Higher price:

Due to the high cost of manufacturing process and materials of 2020 Aluminum, its price is relatively high, which may increase the total cost of the project.

3. Special groove type:

It has trapezoidal groove type. This requires the use of special connectors and nuts for connection, which may increase the difficulty and cost of installation and maintenance.

Applications of 2020 Aluminum Extrusion.

1. small cabinets, workbenches, whiteboard racks, etc.: It can be customized to produce a variety of small cabinets, workbenches and whiteboard racks, etc., which are both beautiful and practical.

2. Machine covers, instrument racks, display rails: Due to its structural characteristics, it is also often used to manufacture frame assemblies for lightweight structures such as machine covers, instrument racks and display rails.

3. solar photovoltaic racking: it is widely used in the manufacture of solar photovoltaic racking, and its structural characteristics make the photovoltaic racking more stable and durable.

To summarize

2020 aluminum profiles have many advantages, such as lightweight, corrosion resistance and high strength. However, there are also some disadvantages, such as limited load-bearing capacity, higher price and special groove type. When choosing to use Euro 2020 aluminum profiles, it is necessary to make comprehensive consideration according to the specific needs and actual situation.

Hugh Aluminum is an aluminum extrusion manufacturer based in China. We have extrusion, powder coating, anodizing, CNC and polishing processing capabilities. We are 15 years experienced aluminum extrusion 2020，3030，4040 and can offer you factory price and high quality products.