Aluminium is amazing, it has a number of great properties and here are some facts that you may not already know about this fantastic metal:
- With less than 150 years in use, aluminium is one of the youngest commercial metals.
- It is easily recycled and over 70% of the aluminium ever produced, is still in use today.
- Aluminium is a light material that has a density one-third of the density of steel. However it is very strong and ductile.
- Aluminium is an excellent conductor of heat which makes it perfect for processing high-temperature polymers such as PEEK, PEI and PPA.
It is highly corrosion resistant due to its oxide natural coating. The thin layer of oxide created when the aluminium reacts with the oxygen allows the metal to resist corrosion and stand up to repeated use.
Aluminium is therefore perfect for use in many different architectural elements. SG Systems have a brilliant aluminium handrail and balustrade system which harnesses the amazing properties of this metal.
SG Systems AL50 tubular aluminium balustrade system has “thick wall” balusters which enable a much wider spacing giving the design a more “open feel”. The AL50 aluminium balustrade can be used for interior or exterior applications. Powder coating is however essential for all exterior applications.