Differences and commonalities between industrial aluminum profiles and architectural aluminum profiles
Industrial aluminum profiles and architectural aluminum profiles belong to 6063 grade aluminum profiles, so their alloy composition and alloy content are the same, so there is no difference in mechanical properties between industrial aluminum profiles and architectural aluminum profiles. Other than that, they are no different in solderability, electrical and thermal conductivity, surface finish, corrosion resistance and machinability, so what's the difference?
1. Different cross-sectional shapes
Industrial aluminum profiles are mostly symmetrical structures and relatively square. Most of the architectural aluminum profiles are asymmetrical sections, with relatively large curvature, and some cantilevers are relatively large. However, industrial aluminum profiles have more cavities than architectural aluminum profiles, and most of them are round holes.
2. Different wall thickness
Generally speaking, the wall thickness of industrial aluminum profiles is larger than that of architectural aluminum profiles. Because the load-bearing capacity of the door, window and curtain wall profiles is not so high and the decoration is relatively strong, the wall thickness is relatively thin. Industrial aluminum profiles are mostly used on equipment frames and brackets, so they have higher load-bearing requirements and thicker walls.
3. Different surface treatment methods
Generally, the surface of industrial aluminum profiles only needs anodizing treatment, and at most a sandblasting process is added to make a matte effect. There are many ways of surface treatment of architectural aluminum profiles, such as spraying, electrophoresis, wood grain transfer printing, etc. Because architectural aluminum profiles pay more attention to decoration, the colors are richer. Industrial aluminum profiles focus on atmosphere and cleanliness, generally only need natural color oxidation treatment, and a few need black oxidation.
4. Different quality requirements
The geometric tolerance of industrial aluminum profiles is higher than that of architectural aluminum profiles, and the surface quality of the substrate is higher. Due to the transparent oxide film formed by the anodization of industrial aluminum profiles, any defects on the surface of the substrate can be seen at a glance.
1. Different cross-sectional shapes
Industrial aluminum profiles are mostly symmetrical structures and relatively square. Most of the architectural aluminum profiles are asymmetrical sections, with relatively large curvature, and some cantilevers are relatively large. However, industrial aluminum profiles have more cavities than architectural aluminum profiles, and most of them are round holes.
2. Different wall thickness
Generally speaking, the wall thickness of industrial aluminum profiles is larger than that of architectural aluminum profiles. Because the load-bearing capacity of the door, window and curtain wall profiles is not so high and the decoration is relatively strong, the wall thickness is relatively thin. Industrial aluminum profiles are mostly used on equipment frames and brackets, so they have higher load-bearing requirements and thicker walls.
3. Different surface treatment methods
Generally, the surface of industrial aluminum profiles only needs anodizing treatment, and at most a sandblasting process is added to make a matte effect. There are many ways of surface treatment of architectural aluminum profiles, such as spraying, electrophoresis, wood grain transfer printing, etc. Because architectural aluminum profiles pay more attention to decoration, the colors are richer. Industrial aluminum profiles focus on atmosphere and cleanliness, generally only need natural color oxidation treatment, and a few need black oxidation.
4. Different quality requirements
The geometric tolerance of industrial aluminum profiles is higher than that of architectural aluminum profiles, and the surface quality of the substrate is higher. Due to the transparent oxide film formed by the anodization of industrial aluminum profiles, any defects on the surface of the substrate can be seen at a glance.
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