Customized Industrial Aluminum Profile for Beams

Industrial Aluminum Profile for Structural Aluminum Beams

Product Overview

This innovative aluminum solution solves this through high-strength 6061-T6 alloy profiles engineered for load-bearing applications, providing 65% weight reduction compared to steel while maintaining equivalent strength. The customizable design allows precise tailoring to specific load requirements, eliminating over-engineering and reducing material costs by 20-30%. Unlike steel, these aluminum beams resist corrosion without paint or coatings, reducing maintenance costs and extending service life in harsh industrial environments.

Product Features

High-Strength Alloy: 6061-T6 aluminum provides tensile strength of 310 MPa and yield strength of 276 MPa, with modulus of elasticity 69 GPa—supporting static loads up to 80kN per linear meter in properly engineered configurations.

Custom Extrusion Capabilities: Profiles can be extruded in cross-sections from 50mm×50mm to 300mm×200mm, with integrated reinforcing ribs and mounting channels eliminating the need for secondary fabrication.

Corrosion Resistance: Naturally forms protective oxide layer that withstands 2000 hours of salt spray testing (ASTM B117) without coating, outperforming uncoated steel in humid or chemical environments.

Lightweight Advantage: 2.7g/cm³ density reduces structural load by 65% compared to steel (7.8g/cm³), lowering foundation requirements and installation costs by 15-20%.

Product Applications

Industrial Facilities: Support structures for conveyor systems, mezzanines, and equipment platforms where weight reduction improves seismic performance and reduces energy consumption for moving parts.

Warehouse Construction: Racking systems and overhead crane supports benefit from the high strength-to-weight ratio, allowing longer spans between supports and increasing storage density.

Clean Rooms: Pharmaceutical and food processing facilities utilize the non-porous surface and corrosion resistance that prevents bacterial growth and simplifies sanitization.

Renewable Energy Projects: Support structures for solar panel arrays and wind turbine platforms where corrosion resistance and lightweight properties reduce installation and maintenance costs.

FAQ

Q: How does aluminum beam strength compare to steel?

A: While steel has higher absolute strength, our 6061-T6 aluminum beams offer 3x better strength-to-weight ratio. For equivalent load capacity, aluminum beams weigh 65% less, reducing overall structural stress.

Q: Can aluminum beams be welded on-site?

A: Yes, 6061-T6 aluminum is weldable using TIG or MIG processes with matching 4043 filler metal. We provide welding specifications to maintain 85% of base material strength in welded joints.

Q: What is the maximum span possible without intermediate supports?

A: For standard loading (5kN/m²), spans up to 6 meters are achievable with 200mm×150mm profiles. Longer spans are possible with custom engineering and larger cross-sections.

Q: How do these profiles handle dynamic loads and vibrations?

A: The alloy’s excellent fatigue resistance maintains structural integrity through 10 million+ stress cycles. Integrated damping features can be added for vibration-sensitive applications like precision manufacturing facilities.