A profile is a special type of material made of metal and used as the basis for various kinds of building structures. This can be, for example, gypsum plasterboard trim, window glass frames, household appliances, etc. Most often, sheet metal is used in the production of the profile.
Application benefits
A huge number of advantages is what characterizes the aluminum profile. All types of profiles of this type are distinguished by:
- high mechanical strength;
- weather resistance;
- long service life;
- plastic;
- light weight;
- ease of installation;
- resistance to low temperatures, etc.
Products of this type are made of an alloy of aluminum with magnesium and silicon. The drawback of the profile, in fact, is only one. This material is characterized by a high degree of thermal conductivity. However, today on the market there is not only a “cold”, but also a “warm” aluminum profile equipped with a thermal bridge.
There is another important advantage inherent in such a material as an aluminum profile. All types of profiles, the price of which is very low (for example, 40-150 p. For 1 p / m for the inner lining frame, up to 350 p. For 1 p / m - for the external), are available to almost any domestic owner of an apartment or house even with not too high incomes.
Application Groups
Currently, aluminum strips for the following purposes are produced and used:
- Building and architectural. Such a profile is used in the manufacture of walling, doors, facades, shelving, display cases, etc. Some types of aluminum profiles are used for windows, or rather, for the assembly of frames. The material of this group is made of alloys of grades AD31-35.
- Transport. Such profiles are used in machine, aircraft and shipbuilding. They are also used in the assembly of railway cars and elevators. Planks of this variety are made from alloys of grades A1, D5, D6, 1560, etc.
- Electrical Engineering. This variety is used in the production of radiator elements, heat exchangers, air conditioners and other similar equipment.
- Universal. This group includes a corner, channel, Taurus. Such a profile is still often made not of aluminum, but of steel.
The ability to assemble lightweight yet durable constructions is what the aluminum profile is primarily valued for. All types of profiles made of this metal usually have special technical holes that simplify the installation of frames as much as possible.
Types of manufacturing method
There are cold-pressed and pressed profiles. The first variety is made of aluminum strips with a thickness of 4 mm. The products are bent without heating the metal. The second group of profiles is made on special pressing equipment. Such products, in turn, are classified into hardened, aged and non-heat treated materials.
What other varieties exist
In addition, the aluminum profile can vary in such indicators:
- Sectional shape. Profiles are hollow or solid.
- By alignment of geometric dimensions. In this regard, products are distinguished with normal accuracy, increased and special.
- By quality indicators. In construction and in the creation of various kinds of architectural elements, both cold and warm aluminum profiles can be used.
How is it used
Thus, a wide range of applications is what characterizes the aluminum profile. All types of profiles of this type, as already mentioned, are characterized by a rather high degree of strength. Therefore, this material is most often used to assemble bearing frames, subsequently sheathed with not particularly heavy materials. For the installation of various kinds of critical structures, steel products of this group are most often used. In most cases, an aluminum profile frame is used to support drywall sheets, plywood, siding and plastic panels.
Consumer opinion
Good reviews of the owners of houses and apartments deservedly deserved such material as an aluminum profile. All types of profiles are extremely popular among consumers. Ease of installation, excellent performance, low cost - these are the main reasons for the demand for such products. Most often, the profile is used when performing repair work. As a basis for internal and external wall cladding, according to most owners of houses and apartments, the aluminum profile fits simply perfectly.
Window Profile Views
Designs of this type have recently become extremely popular. Meanwhile, the Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories until recently were almost the only regions where windows were used on such material as aluminum profiles. All types of profiles (in St. Petersburg, Moscow and other cities of the Russian Federation - you can see similar designs everywhere today) are distinguished by an aesthetic modern appearance, which basically determined their relevance. Therefore, the engineers developed the “warm” material of this group. Now such structures are used not only in the south and in the European part of the country, but also in the Urals, and even in Siberia.
An unusual design is what distinguishes an aluminum window profile. The types of such products by configuration can vary significantly. In the manufacture of the window profile, not only the curved aluminum tape itself is used, but also many additional elements that improve the operational properties of the windows. These include accessories, gaskets, as well as all kinds of overlays and inserts.
The aluminum profile for balconies is classified, the types of which can be different, mainly by such signs:
- The type of seal used. The latter can be average or narthex.
- Type of mounting hardware (on screws or terminals).
- The number of heat chambers. The value of this parameter can range from 3 to 7.
- Type of thermal bridge. The chambers between the insulating inserts of such profiles can be filled with either foamed or rigid material with a low degree of thermal conductivity. Rigid aggregates are usually made of polymers: dederon, propylene, nylon, capron. Inserts can vary in thickness (20-34 mm).
Light weight, aesthetic modern appearance, strength and durability - these are the main advantages that characterize the aluminum profile. All types of profiles in St. Petersburg, Krasnodar, Yekaterinburg and other cities of the country enjoy well-deserved popularity. It is simply impossible to imagine many sectors of the economy, and even more so such a field as construction and repair, without this convenient material.
