What is Aluminum Profile? What are its Usage Areas and Features?

Aluminium has become indispensable in all industries in recent years due to its light, durable, corrosion resistance and recyclability. Aluminium profiles, which are generally produced by extrusion method, are important parts designed in various shapes and sizes. Aluminium profiles, which express lengths with a certain cross-sectional shape; It stands out as an option that represents convenience, comfort, trust and aesthetics in many areas of life. Zahit Aluminium, who is one of Turkey's leading companies in its sector with its production and export capacity, explained the curious topics in aluminium profile.

Aluminium Profile Specifications

Aluminium profiles developed with extrusion technology are preferred in a wide range of areas with their many benefits. These products are valuable components for many sectors, especially construction, automotive, aviation, energy and electronics. Aluminium profile models can be specially designed for specific projects. In addition, their content or dimensions can be changed according to the requirements of the project. The basic properties of aluminium profiles can be listed as follows:

Light weight: Aluminium profiles provide energy efficiency and easy installation with their light weight.

Corrosion Resistance: They are highly resistant to corrosion (rusting) and long lasting.

High Strength: They are safe in all seasons with their high strength superiority.

Flexibility: They have the ability to transform into different shapes and sizes.

Heat and Electricity Conductivity: They conduct electricity and heat in good quality.

Ease of Surface Treatment: They can be coated with different surface treatments such as painting and powder coating.

Easy Machinability: They include facilities such as welding, bending, drilling and cutting.

Heat and Sound Insulation: They can be specially designed for energy efficiency.

Durability: They can be used for years, have low maintenance and reduce costs.

Integrated Features: They offer the opportunity to obtain profiles with alternative functions.

Sustainability: Environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled many times without loss of quality.

Aluminium Profile Areas of Usage

Aluminium profiles have a wide range of usage possibilities due to their versatile structure. It is possible to find aluminium profiles in various branches from electrical-electronics to construction and furniture sectors, from automotive industry to defence industry. Some areas where aluminium profiles are evaluated with their corrosion resistance, strength and aesthetic privileges are as follows:

Construction Industry: Facade claddings, door and window systems, solar panels, bridges, stadiums, multi-storey buildings, etc.

Automotive Industry: Cooling systems, vehicle chassis, interior details, etc.

Electric-Electronics: As coolant, solar energy systems, etc.

Types of Aluminium Profiles

Aluminium profiles are produced to meet different needs. In addition to their light, durable and aesthetic appearance, aluminium profile types classified according to their intended use, cross-sectional shape and dimensions are as follows:

Standard Aluminium Profile

These profiles are widely accepted in the industry with certain dimensions and shapes. Designed for many different applications, these products have L, U, T, H profile or other simple geometric sections.

Standard aluminium profiles are mostly used for fasteners, frames, structural supports and other projects and processes. These productions are easily accessible, economical and meet standard design expectations. They can be modified with some surface touches to make them aesthetic and functional for different requirements.

Aluminium Box Profile

Aluminium box profiles, which are produced in rectangular or square shapes with four closed sides, are growing in application volumes in the industry with their corrosion resistance, light weight and maximum strength potential. Aluminium box profiles, which are needed in many branches from architectural projects to automotive, from decoration works to machine manufacturing, are also used in electrical applications with their high thermal and electrical conductivity. These profiles, which have a bright and modern appearance, are produced in special sizes and shapes that can be easily processed.

Aluminium LED Profile

LED profiles, specially designed for the installation and protection of LED strips, extend the life of these products by preventing overheating with the thermal conductivity properties of aluminium. LED profiles used for surface mounting or flush mounting provide an aesthetic appearance and help to distribute LED lighting homogeneously. Aluminium LED profiles, which provide extra protection against external factors and facilitate installation, are preferred for functional and decorative purposes. 

Aluminium Corner Profile

L-shaped aluminium corner profiles are used for protection and aesthetic purposes at the corners where two surfaces meet. These profiles, which are frequently preferred indoors and outdoors with the light, durable and corrosion-resistant properties of aluminium, protect the wall corners against impacts. They also provide a smoother appearance by finishing the edges. Aluminium corner profiles, which have become sought-after options in today's modern architecture, are widely preferred for their design assembly and long life.

Aluminium Sigma Profile

Known for its resemblance to the letter Sigma (∑) and its durability, this profile can be specially designed for industrial, architectural and engineering applications. Sigma profiles, which contain the advantages of aluminium such as lightness, corrosion resistance, recyclable and easy to process, are used as carriers or fasteners in machine construction, industrial plants.

Aluminium Frame Profile

Aluminium frame profiles, which are specially designed for the edges of glass, plastic or other panels to create frames, are preferred for their longevity, easy assembly and decorative appearance and numerous benefits.The general application areas of these products are as follows: Advertising boards, window and door frames, exhibition stands, furniture edges, etc.

Prices of Aluminium Profile

Prices of Aluminium Profile are shaped within the framework of different parameters. Many factors play a role in determining prices, from raw material costs to the technology used, from special processes to surface coatings, from the size of the profile to the balance of demand and supply, and from the margins of manufacturers and distributors.

You can check our website for information about the profile production facilities of Zahit Aluminium, which has a wood coating plant, moulding plant, foundry, extrusion press line, anodising plant, electrostatic powder coating plant and mechanical processing department.