The properties of aluminium makes it
versatile enough to be used in a variety of applications. Consumer industry
is just one of the important application. In consumer industries aluminium
extrusion is used for preparation of a number of creative objects. To cite
some of the exceptional products, design oriented packaging as well as
leisure activity applications of the extruded aluminium components are
examples of some out-of-the-ordinary usages.
Aluminium extrusions are designed and can be customized easily to meet
specific needs. The question that comes to the mind is why aluminium
extrusion? The next section answers some of these points.
Advantages of Aluminium Extrusion
Some of the inherent advantages of aluminium extrusion include:
- Built-in functions that reduces the number of components
- Simplified assembly
- Creating attractive finishes
- Good thermal conductivity
- Lightness along with strength
- Excellent strength to weight ratio
- Workability
- Adaptability
- Corrosion resistance
- Elasticity
- Reflectivity
- Silvery surface
- Ability to be recycled
Typical Applications
Aluminium extrusions are to be found in many popular consumer products
namely
- Consumer series displays
Typically consumer series displays uses a very flexible construction
that is based on extruded aluminium sheath.
- Cans
Extruded parts and profiles made of Aluminum are very popular, things
like cans, bottles for beverages, deodorants have made their access into
homes. The following image shows a Shaped impact-extruded aluminium
bottle used in beverages. The next example is of an impact extruded
deodorant container.
- Packaging for the cosmetic market
It is the extruded aluminium tube that is used for holding the
toothpaste.
Other applications include
- Computers, printers
- TVs, radios, videos
- Refrigerators, freezers
- Pressure cookers, Electric cookers, coffee machines, kitchen fittings
- Goal posts, tennis rackets
- Golf trolleys, bindings for skis and snowboards
- Hang gliders, bicycle rims, fitness equipment
- Office equipment
