This type of profile is used, for example, in electronics, industrial automation systems, laboratory tables, or as on-board protections, sliding rails for handles, etc.: all fields that require a high degree of precision. Actually, there is a great variety of aluminum structural profiles because each one is subject to infinite customizations based on the final use – it would be impossible to list them all.
In this article, we'll see the main aluminum structural profiles, their features, and more:
- Types of aluminum structural profiles
- Easy assembly and custom flexibility
- Materials for structural aluminum extrusions
- Small-sized profiles
- Profall's service
What types of aluminum structural profiles are there?
Vehicle borders
They are aluminum structural profiles mainly used in the preparation of industrial and commercial vehicles, such as buses and vans. They are, in fact, finishing and lining elements that accommodate the fastening screws of internal and external vehicle panels or the rubber elements of the bodywork.
Special section corners
Often required with a knurled surface to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the elements on which they are applied, they are mostly used as finishing elements for panels or steps on buses, trains, and other industrial vehicles or used for passenger transport.
Special U profiles
These aluminum structural profiles are applied in various sectors: automotive, electronics, electromechanical, construction, furniture, etc. and they can have very small dimensions. The dimensional tolerances of these extrusions, in fact, are generally equal to -/+ 0.15 mm, but much smaller specific dimensions can also be reached, as required.
Borders with screw attachment
They are special custom-designed profiles for the preparation of industrial vehicles and shops, fairs, and other occasions in the field of technical furniture: their function is, in fact, to hide the fastening screws on panels.
Handrails for stairs
Used in the construction and furnishing sector, they are the handhold element for parapets and railings of stairs and balconies: while they hide the fastening screws, they also become aesthetic components that complete the design of the element to which they are applied.
Handles
Used in the furnishing sector, these specifically-designed aluminum structural profiles are strong, resistant, and versatile. They can also be customized according to your needs in terms of shapes, sizes, and dimensional tolerances.
Transition strips
These are profiles that find their main application as finishing and coupling elements on wooden or other material-based panel assemblies. They are made resorting to the qualities of the 6060 aluminum alloy.
Picture frames
Finally, picture frames are aluminum structural profiles designed with a 45° angle whose aim is to serve as fastening and corner assembly bracket housing. These extrusions are made in the 6060 aluminum alloy.
Take a closer look at the aluminum structural profiles in our catalog
Easy assembly and custom flexibility for structural aluminum extrusions
One of the key advantages of Profall’s structural aluminum extrusion profiles lies in their remarkable ease of assembly. Designed with practicality in mind, these profiles ensure quick and reliable installation, significantly reducing time and labor costs.
But what truly sets Profall apart is our ability to tailor each extrusion to meet specific technical and design requirements. Thanks to our advanced production capabilities and deep engineering expertise, we offer fully customized aluminum profiles that adapt seamlessly to even the most complex applications.
Whether you need unique shapes, precise tolerances, or special alloy solutions, Profall delivers flexible, made-to-measure products that bring your most ambitious ideas to life.
Materials for structural aluminum extrusions: choosing the right alloy for maximum performance
The performance and reliability of structural aluminum extrusions depend heavily on the choice of alloy. At Profall, we work with a range of aluminum alloys, each selected for its specific mechanical and functional properties that make it ideal for structural applications:
- Series 6000 alloys: these are among the most commonly used alloys for structural aluminum extrusions thanks to their excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and good weldability. They are perfect for load-bearing applications in construction, transportation, and industrial machinery.
- Series 1000 alloys: while softer and more formable, these pure aluminum alloys offer outstanding thermal and electrical conductivity. They're often used in applications where structural extrusions also need to support heat transfer or electrical flow, such as in HVAC or energy sectors.
- Series 3000 alloys: known for good corrosion resistance and moderate strength, these alloys are ideal for environments exposed to moisture or chemicals. They offer a balance between structural support and long-term durability in harsh settings.
Each alloy is selected not only for its physical characteristics but also for how it aligns with the specific demands of your project.
Small-sized aluminum structural profiles
The specificity of Profall is to make aluminum structural profiles and other types of extrusions with even very small dimensional tolerances, well below common standard sizes.
This is made possible by the experience accumulated by the company over the years of activity and by the constant investment in research, development, and technology in search of cutting-edge solutions, so much so as to have collaborated, for example, also with CERN Geneva for the production of particle accelerator components.
But not only the dimensions can be changed: the new partnership with RCRAMERA allows Profall to guarantee a customization service that also includes the surface finish of aluminum in order to remove impurities and guarantee any color request and packaging, with the possibility of applying logos, bar codes, etc.
Profilati Alluminio: our supplying service of aluminum structural profiles
Other than the possibility to ask for very small dimensional tolerances, specific sizes, and the customization of your aluminum profiles in terms of color and surface treatments, Profall is an all-around manufacturing company whose service is the most comprehensive you can ever find.
In fact, we are able to:
- create the extrusion you need according to your technical drawing
- supply the products you wish for with a minimum quantity order of 200 or 500 kg – according to the format you choose
- bring you your order wherever you are in the world thanks to our international delivery
- support you after the supply with our assistance service
Thanks to our deep knowledge in the aluminum field, we can effectively manufacture the structural profiles you are looking for or provide you with the most suitable solution in our catalog. We aim to meet each and every one of your needs, and it shows in our full service.
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