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Applications of Aluminium Extrusions
Aluminum is the metal of the future; it is not only environmentally friendly, lightweight, naturally corrosion resistant and strong, but also conducts heat and electricity well.
With the Indian aluminium extrusion market size projected to reach $2.5 billion by 2027 and as smart cities emerge as hubs of urban excellence, the aluminium extrusion segment is set to play a vital role in generating valuable employment opportunities and contributing to the country's GDP. While the construction industry continues to dominate the use of aluminum extrusions, industry use has expanded as more engineers and designers are learning about the almost limitless design possibilities when using aluminum extrusions.
Extrusions are everywhere - at home in windows, doors, railings, appliances...on the road, on the water and in the air...at work or school...at the gym, the playground, the stadium, the supermarket, the doctor's office. You will find myriad uses for aluminum extrusions in a variety of markets.Aluminum extrusions can be designed to fit a wide range of products used in various industries from construction and architecture to automotive and industrial uses.Experience the flexibility and adaptability of our raw materials across a variety of sectors including aerospace, automotive, construction, and electronics. Our materials are designed to seamlessly integrate into your specific manufacturing requirements, enhancing not only the process but also the quality of your outputs.
Here are some of the industries where aluminum takes center stage:
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Architectural
Architectural elements like large engineered skylights and canopies need strong, but lightweight structural members.Windows, doors, moldings, and handrails are among the most common uses for extrusions in commercial and residential projects.Roofing, fencing, and pretty much anything exposed to the outdoors needs to have excellent corrosion resistance, and may need additional finishing options like anodizing. And the assembly of prefabricated components on a work site needs to be fast, visually appealing, and sometimes even adjustable
All of these needs in a variety of shapes can be met with well-designed aluminum extrusions at a reasonable cost. This is why aluminum extrusions are a great choice for creating stunning and durable structures in the construction and architecture sector.
Architectural
- Facade systems : Facade systems are used to create the exterior facade of a building. Aluminum profiles are used to create the framework for these systems. The profiles are typically extruded and can be custom-designed to meet the specific needs of a building’s design.
- Window and door frames : Aluminum profiles are used to create the frames for windows and doors. These frames need to be strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant to withstand exposure to the elements.
- Curtain wall systems : Curtain wall systems are used to create a non-load bearing exterior facade of a building. Aluminum profiles are used to create the framework for these systems. The profiles are typically extruded and can be custom-designed to meet the specific needs of a building’s design.
FURNITURE AND DESIGN
FURNITURE AND DESIGN
Extruded aluminum sections have revolutionized modern furniture design by providing a material that combines strength, durability, versatility, and sustainability. Their unique properties have opened up new possibilities for furniture designers, enabling the creation of furniture pieces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional, sustainable, and built to last. As the demand for innovative and eco-friendly furniture solutions continues to grow, extruded aluminum sections will undoubtedly play an increasingly significant role in shaping the future of furniture design.
Electronics
All of these needs in a variety of shapes can be met with well-designed aluminum extrusions at a reasonable cost. This is why aluminum extrusions are a great choice for creating stunning and durable structures in the construction and architecture sector.
Aside from beautiful finishes on consumer electronics and appliances, extruded aluminum can be easily formed to make electrical enclosures and cases. Its main value to the electrical and electronics sector though comes from its high thermal and electrical conductivity at a much lower cost and weight than copper. Aluminum extrusion is a popular method for making heat sinks that keep electronics from overheating, and aluminum wires are common for both high-voltage transmission lines and smaller-scale wiring.
Electronics
The electrical industry is another major user of aluminum profiles. Aluminum profiles are used in this industry for their electrical conductivity, light weight, and high strength-to-weight ratio. Some of the most commonly used aluminum profiles in the electrical industry include:
- Heat sinks: Aluminum profiles are used as heat sinks to dissipate heat from electronic components. The profiles are typically extruded and can be custom-designed to meet the specific needs of an electronic component.
- Busbars: Aluminum busbars are used to transmit electricity within electrical equipment such as switchgear and transformers.
- Enclosures: : Aluminum profiles are used to create enclosures for electrical equipment. These enclosures need to be strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant to protect the equipment from the elements.
Automotive
Automotive
In recent years, aluminum has come to replace steel in many car parts, due to its lighter weight and good strength. Extrusions are used in housings and gear pumps, anti-lock braking systems, engine parts, as well as other applications.
Renewable Energy
Aluminum extrusions have many applications in the field of energy production. This is especially true with solar power,wind turbine components,mounting systems. Their resistance to extreme weather conditions,light weight and corrosion resistant nature make them ideal for solar panel frames and supports
- Solar panel frames: Aluminum profiles are used to create the frames that hold solar panels in place. These frames need to be strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant to withstand exposure to the elements.
- Wind turbine components: Aluminum profiles are used to create the blades, hubs, and towers of wind turbines. These components need to be strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant to withstand exposure to the elements.
Renewable Energy
Transmission and Distribution
Transmission and Distribution
The transmission and distribution industry is another major user of aluminum profiles. Aluminum profiles are used in this industry for their light weight and high strength-to-weight ratio. Some of the most commonly used aluminum profiles in the transmission and distribution industry include:
- Conductor: Aluminum conductor is used to transmit electricity. It is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and has a high strength-to-weight ratio. Aluminum profiles are typically used for overhead transmission lines.
- Busbars : Aluminum busbars are used to transmit electricity within substations. The profiles are typically extruded and can be custom-designed to meet the specific needs of a substation.
- Tower components: Aluminum profiles are used to create the components of transmission towers. These profiles need to be strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant to withstand exposure to the elements.
Transportation
One of the biggest factors driving automotive makers towards aluminum products is reducing vehicle weights to help improve efficiency. Vehicle cross members, subframes, trim, and accessories can all be made efficiently from extruded aluminum to lower weight while maintaining strength. This is the same reason for choosing aluminum extrusions for a growing number of components on buses, utility trailers, off road vehicles, and even aircraft.
The corrosion resistance of aluminum is useful for improving the durability of any transport exposed to the outdoors but is especially useful in marine environments, including boats and docks. Aluminum extrusions can even be used to make lightweight battery boxes for electric vehicles (EVs) that help regulate battery temperature.
You’ll find strong, lightweight extrusions in many modern buses and train coaches. From windows to footboards, the weight savings and corrosion resistance offered by aluminum enable manufacturers to greatly improve their designs.
Transportation
Air Handling Units
Air Handling Units
With numerous advantages of aluminium across this segment, most specifically aluminium extrusion is used because of its excellent corrosion resistance and no need for paint features, apart from its low weight and less impact on environment. End use applications in this segment include clean rooms, cold storages, HVAC fans, refrigeration and more.
Automation
The automation industry is one where extrusions play an ever-increasing role. Their versatility allows them to be used in everything from conveyor systems and cranes to industrial robots and highly-advanced material handling systems.Aluminum extrusions’ lightweight strength makes them ideal for robotics, linear motion devices and other automated applications, as the mass to be moved is minimized and precise complex shapes can be easily created. Precise extruded tubing is used in hydraulics, and aluminum’s high thermal conductivity makes extrusion-based heat sinks essential in removing heat from a variety of devices, from lighting to computers to cryogenics.
we offer the extruded profiles to serve the wide range of needs as in
- Warehousing
- Stacking systems
- Conveyor technologies
- Cranes
- Robotics
- Elevators & escalators
- Material handling equipment and much more
Automation
Medical
Medical
Corrosion and chemical resistance are important factors that make extrusions a very popular choice in the medical device industry. You’ll find aluminum profiles in X-ray machines, diagnostic equipment, dental devices and much more.
The medical equipment industry is a growing user of aluminum profiles. Aluminum profiles are used in this industry for their light weight, strength, and resistance to corrosion. Some of the most commonly used aluminum profiles in the medical equipment industry include:
- Bed frames: Aluminum profiles are used to create the frames for hospital beds. These frames need to be strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant to withstand constant use and cleaning.
- Medical carts: : Aluminum profiles are used to create medical carts that can easily transport medical equipment and supplies. These carts need to be strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant to withstand constant use and cleaning.
- Medical devices: : Aluminum profiles are used to create various medical devices such as diagnostic equipment, surgical instruments, and implants. These devices need to be strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Defense
The defense industry is a major user of aluminum profiles. Aluminum profiles are used in this industry for their light weight, strength, and resistance to corrosion. Some of the most commonly used aluminum profiles in the defense industry include:
- Aerospace: Aluminum profiles are used in the aerospace industry to create various parts such as wings, fuselages, and engine components. These profiles need to be strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant to ensure safe and efficient flight. There are high-strength, low-weight alloys available with high resistance to corrosion. Aluminum can be found in the fuselages of many aircraft as well as their wing structures.
- Naval: Aluminum profiles are used in naval applications such as shipbuilding and submarine construction. These profiles need to be strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant to withstand exposure to seawater and salt air.
- Ground vehicles: Aluminum profiles are used in ground vehicles such as tanks and armored vehicles. These profiles need to be strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant to ensure safety and mobility in combat situations.
- Weapons systems: Aluminum profiles are used in weapons systems such as missile launchers and gun mounts. These profiles need to be strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant to ensure accuracy and reliability in combat situations.
Defense
CONSUMER SECTOR
CONSUMER SECTOR
There are an endless number of applications for aluminum profiles. In addition to the industries mentioned here, they are also used in industries such as transmission and distribution, textiles, pumps, motors and more.
While consumer products make up a smaller market than the other listed areas, aluminum extrusions are still a popular choice in consumer sector. Consumer products can cover a wide range of applications, so aluminum extrusions are typically chosen for their unique combination of properties while maintaining a low cost to produce. Camping chairs, baseball bats, golf clubs, bicycles, cookware, furniture pieces, beverage cans, and much more are commonly made from extruded aluminum.
