Mechanical
resistance: the characteristics
of certain aluminium alloys come close to or
exceed the characteristics of steels currently
in use.
Finish: ‘High
performance’ style appreciated by designers
and users.
Weight: 35%
reduction in weight in relation to steel (component
of the same volume).
Resilience: Aluminium
provides considerable elastic resistance.
It also has a very high capacity for absorbing
energy (crash).
Corrosion: Aluminium
provides good resistance against corrosion.
Its natural layer of oxidation is protective to
a certain extent.
The risk of electroplating corrosion may be reduced
by various forms of protection.
Assembly: Aluminium
may be easily assembled by various methods:
welding, crimping together, folding, clipping...
Resistance
to the cold: Aluminium provides
resistance and ductility below 0 degrees.
There are numerous cryogenic applications.
Thermal
conductivity: Aluminium conducts
the temperature 1.8 times better than copper.
It’s an excellent material for temperature
exchangers, radiators, etc..
Recycling: The
recycling of Aluminium is easy and economical.
The Aluminium recycling industry is high performance
and developed. |