Aluminum is one of the most versatile and widespread metals in the industrial world. Just think of the most modern and design-oriented skyscrapers in big cities, or the appliances and furniture pieces that are part of every home. Thanks to properties such as lightness, corrosion resistance and high thermal and electrical conductivity, it finds application in a wide range of sectors.
Additionally, extruded aluminium, obtained through a process that allows it to be shaped into different shapes and sizes, is particularly appreciated in construction and many other industrial fields. Among the most commonly used products we find extruded aluminum alloy profiles, which are essential for various applications.
The properties of extruded aluminum profiles
Aluminum has several properties that make it a precious material:
- Lightness: it weighs approximately one-third the weight of steel, making it ideal for applications where weight is a critical factor.
- Corrosion resistance: thanks to the formation of a protective oxide layer that shields the material from atmospheric agents.
- Conductivity: it has excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, essential for electrical and heat exchange applications.
- Malleability: it is an easily mouldable material, a key characteristic for the creation of aluminum profiles for shutters, mosquito screens and other architectural applications.
The recyclability of extruded aluminum
One of the most fascinating aspects of aluminum is its infinite recyclability. This metal can be recycled without losing its original properties, making it an extremely sustainable material, and the reason why it is also nicknamed \”green material\”.
Using recycled aluminum can save up to 95% of the energy required to produce it from raw materials, significantly reducing CO2 emissions. For Casal Aluminium, this process is not only eco-friendly, but also economically advantageous, as it contributes to the establishment of a circular and sustainable economy.
Aluminum profiles for awnings and shutters, for example, are often made from recycled material, underlining the importance of choosing sustainable building solutions.
The application sectors of aluminum profiles
Casal Aluminum uses extruded aluminum in numerous sectors, thanks to its unique characteristics.
In the construction industry, it is used to create facades, fixtures and work tools, as aluminum provides a modern touch and ensures resistance and durability over time. Aluminum profiles for mosquito screens and aluminum profiles for shutters, for example, are particularly appreciated for their aesthetics and functionality.
In the heating and air conditioning sector, aluminum is ideal for building heat exchangers and air distribution components, thanks to its excellent thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance. Furthermore, its lightness facilitates the installation and maintenance of these systems.
In the Mechanical and Solar Industry, the strength and workability of aluminum are used to construct extruded aluminum alloy profiles utilized in machinery and solar panels.
Finally, aluminum also proves to be essential for furniture and designer appliances.
Whether it is construction, mechanics, heating or design, extruded aluminum represents an ecological and innovative choice which, in 2024, Casal Aluminum is committed to carrying forward day after day.
