Aluminium : one material, several applications

The use of aluminium has been developped for technical and economical reasons in many business lines.

Aluminium main characteristics

• A low density / mass density :
• A good thermal and electrical conductivity
• A good corrosion resistance that can be strengthened by surface treatments (painting, anodization)
• A good machinability and weldability (results may vary according to the quality used
• Good mechanical specifications that can be improved through a thermal treatment (tempering, quenching, age-hardening)
• A good recyclability : aluminium alloys can be 100% recycled

Various fields of application

• Aluminium properties make it the preferred material for parts or subunits meant for :
• the building trade
• street furniture
  
• industry
• leisure and sports
  

Comparative table on densities / mass densities