Introduction to Aluminium
Aluminium is the second most used metal after Stainless Steel, mainly because it is extremely versatile.
Aluminium has a wide range of uses. It is commonly used in materials for constructing buildings and widely used in the food industry. You can find Aluminium in most packaging and containers including drink cans because it is light and unbreakable, and is quick to chill. It can also be found in vehicle body parts and cooking utensils. The consumer market also use Aluminium in most of their products including antiperspirants and cosmetics.
Aluminium is now a very useful and valuable material, it is also 100% recyclable and can be melted down and reformed without losing any of its quality.
Aluminium has many qualities, it is:
1. Light weight
2. Durable
3. Versatile
4. Resistant to corrosion
5. Rust-proof
6. Easy to mould, stretch and fold
7. Can be polished to give a highly reflective surface
Types of Aluminium
Aluminium Box Section lengths are useful for a variety of general fabrication and frame construction applications, which is where you will commonly find the Aluminium Rectangular Box Section. Aluminium is easy to fabricate and this ease of handling makes Aluminium Box Section very versatile for a number of different projects. Box section is also suitable for creating posts and fences for domestic and commercial use.
Aluminium Channel products come in a variety of sizes and can be used for a number applications. Aluminium Channel is the ideal material for frames, sliding doors and cable controlling. It can be easy welded, drilled and cut to suit all your requirements.
These are the most common Aluminium sections, but there are others, including; Aluminium Floor Plates, Squares, Angles and Tubes, to name a few. These can all be purchased from most Aluminium stockholders.
Aluminium suppliers like Metal Supplies can provide a wide range Aluminium products in a variety of lengths, grades and sizes. We recommend you choose a supplier who can also provide additional services such as polishing, anodising and powder coating to ensure you receive a quality product.
