Regardless of the industry that you are in, the chances are good that you have at least discussed increasing the sustainability of your product. Consumers are very interested in purchasing goods that are manufactured using sustainable materials and with sustainable methods. Having the ability to truthfully state that your products were responsibly designed and produced could boost sales and increase interest in your business as a whole. Developing sustainable aluminum extrusions for the design of custom aluminum products, parts, and components is a great way to meet consumer demands and create a more valuable commodity.
Alloy Options for Manufacturing
The good news about working with aluminum extrusion is that the alloys available for extrusion have inherent benefits that you can use to your advantage. For example, when you extrude aluminum alloys for structural pieces, you want a material that is strong enough to stand up to the way that it is intended to be used. If you are creating products that will be used in extreme weather conditions and temperatures, it is crucial to extrude aluminum alloys that can stand up to that type of environment. Discussing your needs with one of our engineers is a great way to start. We can recommend the best alloy and even suggest aluminum surface treatments that might enhance the natural abilities of the material.
From the very beginning, the more you can work with our team, the better your results will be when the project is completed. Silver City Aluminum has a strong track record of working with our clients to help them achieve their goals. You can count on our many years of training, experience, and work within a wide range of professional industries to provide you with an edge over your competitors. We can help you create unique profiles for your custom aluminum products or show you how to use standard designs to your advantage. Whatever your goals or needs for each order, our team can help you to fulfill them and guide you every step of the way.
Highly Recyclable
If your company has goals to start using materials that are more friendly to the environment to reduce your overall carbon footprint and contribution to local landfills, you just can’t beat the power of aluminum. Unlike other metals, aluminum can be recycled and reused over and over again without losing any of its inherent qualities. Costs associated with using recycled aluminum are significantly lower than new materials, resulting in significant savings for manufacturers. Working with sustainable aluminum extrusions can save you even more, as our technicians pre-cut the billets that we use according to the specifications of each project to reduce waste and cut costs for our customers.
The energy required to produce recycled aluminum is much less than what is needed to create new aluminum. However, studies show that new aluminum production has improved, using 25 percent less energy to produce than it did in 1995. This is nearly a 40 percent reduction in the aluminum industry’s carbon footprint and, with more Americans recycling than ever before, aluminum has become the sustainable material of choice for many manufacturers. Lightweight, yet strong; highly recyclable and available; custom aluminum products continue to grow in popularity among businesses and consumers.
Industries That Use Aluminum Extrusions
If you are thinking about consulting with our team to extrude aluminum alloys as part of your manufacturing and production line, you will be joining a lot of thriving industries that use it in many ways. Production of everything from consumer goods to automotive parts, aerospace components, and commercial construction products relies on sustainable aluminum extrusions. Whether the aluminum is used as-is or we provide additional aluminum surface treatments for aesthetic or other protection purposes, you can count on your custom aluminum products to perform, last, and provide you with excellent results.
The marine industry uses aluminum extensively both inside and outside of vessels and essential professional equipment. Architects, artists, construction contractors, and other builders understand the contribution that aluminum can make in just about any project. Natural advantages, such as the protective oxide layer that prevents corrosion and naturally “heals” if it becomes damaged, make aluminum a powerful material for many industries. High-strength, low-weight advantages are clear in the automotive industry where fuel economy is a big concern and light-reflectivity makes aluminum the perfect choice for “green” buildings to boost solar cell energy production for residential and commercial properties.
Interested in Learning More?
If you would like more information on the advantages of using sustainable aluminum extrusions for your next project, contact our team. We can discuss your needs for custom aluminum products, talk about options for aluminum surface treatments, and provide information about the benefits of choosing to extrude aluminum alloys based on your needs. Give us a call at 508-824-8631 and speak with one of our team members about placing an order or designing a custom profile for top quality aluminum extrusion at Silver City Aluminum.