Aluminum channels also have high electrical conductivity and are good heat conductors and reflectors, making them ideal for heat transfer and heat shield applications. Industries that benefit from the utilization of aluminum channels include construction, industrial manufacturing, shipping, automotive, aerospace, medical and automotive. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
GSH Industries, Inc.
Cleveland, OH | 440-238-3009Since 1986, GSH Industries has offered on time delivery and competitive pricing. With over 40,000 square feet of manufacturing, we offer aluminum extrusion products and services.
Talan Products Inc.
Cleveland, OH | 888-327-6714Serving the aluminum extrusions world from Cleveland, Ohio, Talan Products specializes in a range of aluminum extrusion products and services.
ZETWERK
Mesa, AZ | 520-720-3085ZETWERK provides high-quality extrusions with complex cross-sections produced using range of aluminum alloys. We cut the extrusions to length and perform all necessary secondary operations such as CNC machining, surface treatment etc. ZETWERK is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified. Our extrusion plants are IATF 16949:2016 certified.
Dajcor Aluminum Ltd.
Chatham, ON , Chavies, KY | 877-556-9191Dajcor Aluminum is the leading North American supplier of extruded, fabricated/machined, anodized and assembled components to the automotive, renewable energy, transportation, rail, marine, building trades, military, medical architectural and wall partition systems, office furniture, emergency vehicle and consumer product industries. Dajcor is an aluminum extrusion company with complete value add in house capabilities – your “One Stop” extrusion supplier now supplying from two locations!
AluFab, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH | 888-646-6097As a leader in the aluminum extrusions industry, AluFab is dedicated to manufacturing high quality products. Our expert team works hard to find solutions for our customers' needs. We are dedicated to advancing our company and creating innovative strategies and solutions
Aluminum Extrusions Power Pages
Aluminum Channels
An aluminum channel is a structurally sound metal component that is made by the extrusion process to produce shapes, forms, and designs for a wide variety of applications. The major benefit of aluminum channels is their weight, which is...
Extruded Aluminium
Extruded aluminum is a continuous piece of aluminum that usually has a constant profile or cross-section throughout its length. It is made by forcing a block of aluminum, called a billet, through a die opening which is smaller than the original cross-sectional area of the billet...
Aluminum Trim
Aluminum trim is an aluminum product that is produced by extrusion to create long, narrow, pliable, and adaptive pieces of aluminum that can be used for architectural decorative applications and accents, indoor and outdoor lighting, and engineering design...
Extruded Aluminum J-Channels with Brushed Stainless Steel, Brite Black, Bronze and Gold Finishes - Extrude-A-TrimAluminum channels are formed during the extrusion process, in which round aluminum stock called "billets" or "logs" are pressed by a ram through a die, which is a hollow profile that shapes the aluminum into a specific extruded shape as the billet is squeezed through. Aluminum channels can be made using two different types of extrusion process: indirect extrusion and direct extrusion.
Direct extrusion holds the die stationary while the ram forces the aluminum alloy through the die opening, while indirect extrusion holds the die stationary as the hollow ram moves into the stationary billet from one end, forcing the metal to flow through the die. In addition, extrusion processes include hot extrusion, cold extrusion and warm extrusion.
In cold extruding, aluminum billet is pressed through the die at room temperature or near room temperature. Warm extruding, or forging, is done on billets brought to temperature ranges between 800 and 1800 degrees F. Hot extrusions are performed on aluminum which has been fully plasticized by heat and is often performed in a vacuum to avoid oxidation.
After an aluminum channel has been extruded, it is straightened by a stretcher. On an additional note, aluminum channels are an environmentally-friendly product because using aluminum channels in transportation often saves on carbon emissions, as aluminum is a far lighter metal than its alternatives, such as steel.
