What is an architectural aluminum extrusion?
Architectural aluminum extrusion is a building material obtained through the aluminum extrusion process. It is used for both interior and exterior construction. We commonly see aluminum windows, doors, fences, and roofs as aluminum extrusions.
What is aluminum extrusion?
Architectural aluminum extrusion refers to the process of aluminum extrusion. This process is done by heating aluminum to a certain temperature. It is extruded through an extrusion die into various cross-sectional shapes.
Its cross section can be designed according to the project of the building. As a result, aluminum extrusions will come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Below is a video of the aluminum extrusion process from Hugh Aluminum:
Features and advantages of architectural aluminum extrusions:
1. Light weight and high strength:
The density of aluminum is about 1/3 of that of steel, but the strength is higher. Therefore, the architectural aluminum extrusion has the characteristics of light weight and high strength. Which can reduce the self-weight of the building and lower the structural load. Common aluminum doors and windows are lightweight but have excellent strength. This is because it uses aluminum extrusions.
2. Corrosion resistance:
The surface of architectural aluminum profiles is easy to form a dense oxide film. It has good corrosion resistance and can maintain a good surface condition for a long time in the outdoor environment.
3. Easy processing:
It has good plasticity and ductility. It can meet a variety of deep processing. For example, aluminum extrusion, cutting, welding and other processes for processing to meet the diverse needs of architectural design. Therefore it can be manufactured into various outdoor building materials.
4. Good heat dissipation:
Aluminum alloy has a high coefficient of thermal conductivity and can rapidly conduct and disperse heat. It effectively prevents heat accumulation and stress concentration caused by thermal expansion and contraction. Our common aluminum roof is aluminum extrusion. It has the function of heat dissipation.
5. Fashionable and diversified appearance:
The surface of architectural aluminum profiles can be treated in many ways, such as anodic oxidation and powder coating. It presents different colors and textures to meet the aesthetic demand of architectural appearance.
Application of architectural type aluminum extrusions:
- Curtain wall: most of the curtain walls are now made of aluminum extrusion, which serves as a necessary material for high-altitude buildings and high-rise buildings.
- Aluminum doors and windows: it can make various shapes and specifications of door and window frames to meet the requirements of light, heat preservation, sound insulation and aesthetic appearance of buildings.
- Aluminum guardrail: currently aluminum extruded square and round tubes are used as materials for aluminum guardrail.
- Aluminum Roofing: Multiple types of sizes of roofing are used as aluminum extrusions. It can help to reduce the temperature of the house in summer.
In summary
Architectural aluminum extrusions play an important role in the construction industry with its light weight and high strength, corrosion resistance, easy processing, good thermal properties and beautiful and diverse features.
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