Light, strong, corrosion-free, attractive, economical. aluminum extrusion is a versatile metal-forming process that allows real design freedom with built-in near-net-shape ability and unique properties that are unsurpassed by competing materials.

See a comparison of aluminum extrusions and competing materials in the links below, as well as in the Spotlight publication at right.

Extrusions are Better for Solar Frames and Mounting Systems

IBIS Associates, the firm behind the key research on the total effect of light-weighting vehicle components, used publically available information to model the total material, processing and assemblies for comparing available aluminum extruded and galvanized steel CSP frame designs for utility-scale concentrating solar power systems. Download this informational flyer to see preliminary results showing strategic cost analysis of extruded aluminum versus steel frame designs. 

Roll Formed Steel and Copper Extrusions

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Molded Plastic, Wood, Vinyl (Polyvinyl Chloride)
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