We get many questions about aluminum profiles. We would like to answer each of these questions. We know that you have questions about how are aluminum profiles produced, how they are connected and about a number of different topics. You can also get information about different topics on our news page.
What is an aluminium profile?
Aluminium profiles are generally used for structural purposes. There are more than one type of aluminium profile. Aluminium profiles are mostly used for construction, architectural and industrial purposes.
What are Aluminium profiles used for?
Construction Aluminium profiles: These profiles are known for their light weight. They have high bending and torsional stiffness.
Architectural Aluminium profiles: They are used on high quality surfaces. It is used to make frames on windows and doors.
Industrial purposes: In the industry, aluminium profiles are preferred where surface quality is not important. These profiles are used in cable channels systems, cabinets and furniture.
What is the aluminium extrusion process?
This question is usually asked like this: How are Aluminium profiles made? The answer to both questions is the same.
Aluminium extrusion is a process in which the aluminium material is forced through a die. A strong push force pushes the aluminium out of the die. At the end of the process, the aluminium comes out in the same way as the die. Aluminium profiles are needed in many different ways in the industry. Many aluminium profiles with the desired shape are produced by this method.
How do I connect an Aluminium profile?
There are different methods of connecting aluminium profiles. Let’s give information about 6 ways to join aluminium extrusions. You can connect aluminium profiles by methods such as corner cleat, screw port, hinge, nut track, snap fit, interlocking.