Architectural Aluminum Extrusions Profiles
Architectural aluminum extrusions are widely utilized in various building applications, offering unmatched versatility and performance. These profiles are commonly found in building facades, window frames, door frames, curtain walls, skylights, balconies, and handrails. Their lightweight nature makes them easy to handle and install, reducing construction time and effort.
Aluminum profiles bring aesthetic and environmental benefits. They are available in various finishes for enhanced visual appeal and design flexibility. Moreover, their exceptional corrosion resistance ensures long-lasting durability. Being recyclable, aluminum profiles also contribute to sustainable construction practices, making them an ideal choice for modern architectural project.
Aluminium Construction Profiles
We specialize in the custom produce aluminium construction profiles. Our capabilities include designing and manufacturing molds based on your drawings or samples. Post-extrusion, we offer a range of surface treatments such as anodizing, powder coating, and more, as well as additional machining processes like CNC, bending, welding, laser engraving, cutting, and drilling to meet your specific requirements.
Aluminium Construction Profiles Surface
Our facility boasts a comprehensive range of surface treatment capabilities designed to enhance the performance and aesthetics of aluminum extrusion profiles. We operate full-scale production lines for anodizing, coloring, electrophoretic coating, electrostatic powder coating, and wood grain transfer printing. These advanced treatments provide superior durability, corrosion resistance, and a variety of finishes to meet your specific needs. Whether you’re looking for functional protection or an attractive appearance, our surface treatment solutions ensure that your aluminum profiles meet the highest standards.
Anodizing
The aluminum profiles are immersed in an acidic solution and undergo electrolytic oxidation to form an oxide film. Anodizing enhances the corrosion resistance, hardness, and surface smoothness of the aluminum profiles. It can also be used with dyeing agents to achieve different colors.
Class of oxide film: AA10; AA15; AA20
Surface type: Matte; flat
Color: Silver white; bronze; champagne
Fetures: Corrosion resistant; durable; shining and decorative
Electrophoretic Coating
The charged aluminum profiles are immersed in a coating solution in an electrolytic tank. Through electrophoresis, the coating evenly adheres to the aluminum surface. Electrophoretic coating provides good weather resistance, color stability, and a smooth and uniform coating.
Corrosion resistance of composite film: ≥9.5 level
Paint film cohesive: Zero lever
Paint film hardness: ≥3H
Surface: Matte; flat; high brightness
Color: Silver white; bronze; champagne
Features: Corrosion resistant; durable; smooth and shining
Powder Coating
Powdered coating material is sprayed onto the aluminum profiles, and then melted and cured at high temperatures. Powder coating offers durability, corrosion resistance, and a pleasing appearance. It is also environmentally friendly.
Coat thickness:40-120um
Coat shock resistance: No cracking or fall off after shock test
Coat cohesion: Zero lever
Surface type: Highly glossy; semi glossy; matte
Color: Ral color
Features: Variety of colors
PVDF Coating
PVDF coating, a type of spray coating, utilizes a PVDF resin-based paint that provides exceptional resistance to weathering, UV radiation, and chemicals, making it suitable for demanding outdoor applications.
Coat thickness:30-65um
Coat shock resistance: No cracking or fall off after shock test
Coat cohesion: Zero lever
Glossiness: 60°
Features: With metallic luster, bright color, high weather resistance
Wood Grain Transfer
This process involves transferring wood grain patterns or textures onto the aluminum profiles using a transfer method. It gives the aluminum profiles the appearance of wood while retaining the advantages of aluminum, such as weather resistance and corrosion resistance.
Surface texture: Wooden; marble
features: Wood-like visual experience
Machine Process after Extrusion
At our factory, we offer a comprehensive range of machining services tailored to enhance the functionality and application of our aluminum profiles. Our capabilities include precision cutting to ensure exact lengths and clean edges, punching and threading for necessary modifications, and slotting for component compatibility. We also specialize in bending and welding, which allow for the creation of complex assemblies and robust structures. Additionally, our assembly services ensure that all components are correctly joined and ready for immediate use in various applications. These machining processes are performed with high precision and quality control, ensuring that each aluminum profile meets the specific requirements and standards of our clients.
Punching
Punching, involves applying high force to create holes, indentations, or other shapes in aluminum profiles. This process is essential for creating ventilation openings, mounting slots, or lightweight structures with uniform patterns.
Drilling
Drilling creates necessary holes in aluminum profiles, allowing for the attachment of components with bolts or other fasteners, crucial for modular constructions.
Cutting
Precision cutting is crucial to ensure that each aluminum profile is trimmed to exact length specifications, facilitating a perfect fit in final assembly.
Milling
Milling involves the removal of aluminum material using rotary cutters to achieve desired shapes and surfaces. This process is perfect for creating slots, grooves, and complex contours, enhancing the functionality and precision of aluminum profiles.
Tapping
Tapping adds threads to the drilled holes in aluminum profiles, enabling the secure fastening of bolts and screws, which is vital for assembly and maintenance.
Bending
This technique shapes aluminum profiles into desired curves or angles, maintaining material integrity and is essential for both architectural and functional structures.
CNC Machining
Utilizing computer-controlled machinery, this process allows for precise and complex geometrical cuts on aluminum profiles, ideal for custom specifications.
Welding
Welding joins multiple aluminum sections into a solid unit, providing a durable bond essential for structural applications.
Assembly
Our assembly services involve the strategic joining of various components using bolts and other fasteners to create complex assemblies, ensuring functionality and structural integrity.
Architectural Aluminum Profiles Technical Dates
| Material | 6000 Series aluminum alloy |
| Temper | T3-T8 |
| Thickness |
General profiles thickness: 0.8mm—1.4mm; Anodizing protection thickness: 8-12 micron; Normal powder coated thickness: 60-100 micron |
| Surface treatment | Anodizing, Electroplating, Polishing, Sandblasted, Powder coating, Brushed, PVDF, etc. |
| Color | Customized Color |
| MOQ | 500KG |
| Delivery time | 15-20 days after sample confirmed & down payment, or negotiated |
| Port | Guangzhou,Ningbo, Shanghai |
Factory Show
Our factory spans 200,000 square meters and is equipped with 40 aluminum extrusion production lines, including a 6,000-ton extrusion press. With over 20 years of production experience, we ensure high-quality manufacturing.
Extruded Aluminium Profile Solutions
HTS-ALU, based in Eastern China, focuses on offering end-to-end aluminum profile manufacturing. We excel in custom mold design, precision extrusion, advanced machining, and high-quality surface finishing.
We possess the expertise to design and produce extrusion molds in-house, ensuring precision and efficiency in aluminum profile manufacturing. Our experienced team works closely with clients to develop custom molds based on drawings or samples, ensuring optimal performance for their specific requirements. Typically, the mold production process takes about 7 days, after which we provide samples for client confirmation before beginning full-scale production.
Our production facility houses over 40 advanced extrusion lines, featuring cutting-edge equipment such as a powerful 6000-ton extrusion press. This enables the creation of aluminum profiles in various sizes and forms, ranging from standard industrial applications to specialized products like thermal break profiles for high-end doors and windows. The flexibility of our extrusion capability ensures we can cater to a broad spectrum of industries, including construction and precision engineering.
To provide complete aluminum profile solutions, we offer extensive further processing capabilities. Our services include CNC machining, milling, threading, drilling, precision cutting, punching, welding, and assembly. This range of fabrication options allows us to deliver ready-to-use profiles tailored to exact project specifications, offering unmatched flexibility and reliability to our customers.
For superior durability and visual appeal, we offer various surface treatment solutions. These include anodizing for added corrosion resistance, powder coating for vibrant finishes, fluorocarbon coating for enhanced weather resistance, and wood grain transfer technology for elegant, natural-looking designs. These treatments are customizable to fit specific aesthetic and functional needs, ensuring that profiles not only perform well but also look exceptional.
Material for Extruded Aluminum
Quality begins with the raw materials, and at HTS Aluminium, we use only the highest standard aluminium alloys for our extrusions. Our profiles are commonly crafted from a selection of industry-standard grades, each offering a balance of strength, durability, and corrosion resistance to meet various application requirements.
5052: Offers excellent corrosion resistance, good weldability, and moderate-to-high strength. It is a popular choice for marine and automotive applications.
Silicon (Si): 0.25% (Maximum)
Iron (Fe): 0.40% (Maximum)
Copper (Cu): 0.10% (Maximum)
Manganese (Mn): 0.10% (Maximum)
Magnesium (Mg): 2.2-2.8%
Chromium (Cr): 0.15-0.35%
Zinc (Zn): 0.10% (Maximum)
Remaining Balance: Aluminum (Al)
6061: A versatile alloy with good mechanical properties, weldability, and corrosion resistance. It is widely used for structural applications and in the automotive industry.
Silicon (Si): 0.40-0.80%
Iron (Fe): 0.70% (Maximum)
Copper (Cu): 0.15-0.40%
Manganese (Mn): 0.15% (Maximum)
Magnesium (Mg): 0.8-1.2%
Chromium (Cr): 0.04-0.35%
Zinc (Zn): 0.25% (Maximum)
Titanium (Ti): 0.15% (Maximum)
Remaining Balance: Aluminum (Al)
6063: Often referred to as an architectural alloy, it has a smooth surface finish and is commonly used in window and door frames.
Silicon (Si): 0.20-0.60%
Iron (Fe): 0.35% (Maximum)
Copper (Cu): 0.10% (Maximum)
Manganese (Mn): 0.10% (Maximum)
Magnesium (Mg): 0.45-0.90%
Chromium (Cr): 0.10% (Maximum)
Zinc (Zn): 0.10% (Maximum)
Titanium (Ti): 0.10% (Maximum)
Remaining Balance: Aluminum (Al)
7075: One of the strongest aluminum alloys available, with zinc as the main alloying element. It is used in applications where strength is critical, such as in aerospace and military components.
Zinc (Zn): 5.1-6.1%
Magnesium (Mg): 2.1-2.9%
Copper (Cu): 1.2-2.0%
Chromium (Cr): 0.18-0.28%
Silicon (Si): 0.40% (Maximum)
Iron (Fe): 0.50% (Maximum)
Manganese (Mn): 0.30% (Maximum)
Titanium (Ti): 0.20% (Maximum)
Other elements: Each 0.05% (Maximum), Total 0.15% (Maximum)
Remaining Balance: Aluminum (Al)
Heat Treatment Options
Our aluminium profiles can undergo a range of heat treatment options to enhance their properties. From T5 to T6 treatments, we tailor the process to achieve the desired level of hardness, strength, and elasticity. Each treatment option is designed to bring out the best in the material, ensuring that the final product stands up to the demands of its application.
T5 Heat Treatment
Process: Cooled from an elevated temperature shaping process and then artificially aged.
Characteristics: Increases the strength of the aluminum by accelerating the aging process, resulting in a material that has moderate strength and good formability.
T6 Heat Treatment
Process: Solution heat-treated and then artificially aged.
Characteristics: Provides a significant increase in strength compared to T5 by altering the microstructure of the aluminum. This results in a high-strength material with good machinability and fair formability.
Custom Aluminum Extrusion Process
At HTS Aluminum Profiles, we specialize in delivering custom aluminum extrusion solutions tailored to your specific needs. Here’s a step-by-step guide to our customization process:
Step 1: Initial Consultation
Your journey begins with an initial consultation where we discuss your project requirements. We encourage you to share your design concepts, application needs, and any critical parameters that the aluminum profile must meet. This collaborative approach ensures that we fully understand your vision and objectives.
Step 2: Design and Engineering
Leveraging our extensive experience in aluminum extrusion, our skilled engineers work closely with you to refine your design. We consider factors such as the aluminum alloy grade, temper, and mechanical properties required for your application. Our team uses advanced CAD software to create precise technical drawings and 3D models of the proposed profile.
Step 3: Die Fabrication
Once the design is finalized, we proceed to manufacture the custom extrusion dies. Our precision die-making process ensures that the final profile will match your specifications with high accuracy. We employ state-of-the-art CNC machines to craft dies that can withstand the rigors of extrusion while maintaining tight tolerances.
Step 4: Aluminum Extrusion
With the dies ready, the actual extrusion process begins. We select the appropriate aluminum alloy and heat it to the precise extrusion temperature. The heated billet is then pressed through the die to create the custom profile. Our extrusion presses, ranging from 600 to 3600 tons, are capable of producing a wide range of profile sizes and shapes.
Step 5: Surface Treatment and Finishing
Following extrusion, the profiles undergo various surface treatments as per your requirements. Options include anodizing, electroplating, sandblasting, powder coating, fluorocarbon painting, and wood grain transfer printing. These processes enhance the profiles’ durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal.
Step 6: Quality Assurance
Quality is at the heart of everything we do. Each custom aluminum profile is subjected to rigorous quality checks to ensure it meets ISO standards and our European quality certifications. We perform dimensional inspections, mechanical testing, and surface finish evaluations to guarantee that your profiles are delivered without defects.
Step 7: Packing and Delivery
After passing all quality inspections, the aluminum profiles are carefully packed to prevent any damage during transit. We use robust packaging materials and methods tailored to the profiles’ dimensions and your delivery preferences. Our logistics team then manages the safe and timely delivery of your custom aluminum profiles to your specified location.
Step 8: After-Sales Support
Our commitment to your satisfaction extends beyond delivery. We offer comprehensive after-sales support to address any concerns or additional requirements you may have. Our customer service team is always ready to assist you with any questions or feedback.
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We are committed to delivering precision-engineered aluminum profiles that meet the highest standards of quality. From initial design to final delivery, we provide a seamless and personalized experience, ensuring that your custom aluminum solutions are produced efficiently and to your satisfaction.
Take the next step in your project and contact us for a consultation on your custom aluminum extrusion needs.
