Table of contents:
- What is anticorodal aluminum?
- Features of anticorodal aluminum
- Applications of anticorodal aluminum
- Available formats
- Customize anticorodal aluminum with Profall
- FAQ
- Why choose Profall for anticorodal aluminum profiles
In the production of its extrusions, Profall uses the most robust, innovative, and effective materials available to ensure high-quality products for its customers. In this context, anticorodal aluminum represents a key component in specific applications.
It is a highly versatile alloy that can be used on a large scale for multiple applications, consistently ensuring optimal performance and long-lasting durability.
What is anticorodal aluminum (6000 series)
Anticorodal aluminum is an alloy based on aluminum, magnesium, and silicon, belonging to the 6000 series (typically 6060, 6061, 6082). This composition makes it particularly suitable for extruding lightweight, strong, and customizable profiles.
These alloys are classified as “soft alloys” and offer a good balance between mechanical strength, workability, and corrosion resistance, especially when subjected to heat treatments.
Main advantages of anticorodal
- Excellent machinability and weldability
- Good corrosion resistance, further improved with anodizing
- High mechanical strength relative to its light weight
- High thermal and electrical conductivity
- Refined aesthetics and effective decorative anodizing
- Ideal for complex extrusions and thin walls
- Compatible with numerous surface treatments
- Widely used in industrial and architectural sectors
Features of anticorodal aluminum
Anticorodal aluminum belongs to the 6000 series aluminum alloys, a category of heat-treatable alloys. It is composed of magnesium (0.4–1.7%), manganese (0.5–1%), and silicon (1–5%).
Its main characteristics include:
- corrosion resistance
- excellent weldability
- good machinability
- excellent technical anodizing and good decorative anodizing
All materials used by Profall are certified according to the strictest safety standards, ensuring high long-term efficiency.
Technical data sheet
|
Property |
Indicative values |
|
Density |
2,70 g/cm³ |
|
Tensile strength (Rm) |
290-310 MPa |
|
Yield strength (Rp 0,2%) |
250 MPa |
|
Elongation at break |
8-12% |
|
Brinell hardness (HB) |
85-95 HB |
|
Elastic modulus |
70.000 MPa |
|
Thermal conductivity |
180 W/mK |
|
Electrical conductivity |
37-40% IACS |
|
Weldability |
Good |
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Machinability |
Medium |
|
Corrosion resistance |
High |
Applications of anticorodal aluminum
Thanks to its versatility, this type of aluminum is perfectly suited for use across various industrial sectors, from technical furnishings to automotive, as well as architecture and interior design.
In particular, at Profall we mainly use anticorodal aluminum 6060, which offers an excellent compromise for virtually any application:
- complex sections, even with thin walls
- architectural components
- piping for air conditioning and irrigation
- low-stress structures, such as window frames or furnishings (in marine or highly polluted environments, protective anodizing is recommended)
- decorative details where aesthetics are essential
- vehicle trims
Available formats
Bars: round, square, flat (including rounded edges)
Tubes: round, square, rectangular
Other standard extruded profiles:
- angles (equal or unequal sides)
- half-rounds, channels (single and double)
- Z, H, C, T profiles
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Special extruded profiles:
- special-section angles
- trims
- joint covers
- frames
- handrails
- handles
- glazing beads
- drip edges
- clips
- special U profiles
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Configure your anticorodal aluminum profile now: access our online configurator and create a custom solution, precise in every detail.
Customize anticorodal aluminum with Profall
Anticorodal aluminum is a lightweight and easily workable alloy. Thanks to its flexibility, it can be customized in shapes, colors, thicknesses, and dimensional tolerances (even extremely tight ones) required by our customers, adapting to any type of application.
In addition, Profall customization also extends to packaging, for example through the application of logos, barcodes, or specific identifications.
If you are looking for customizable anticorodal aluminum products, Profilati Alluminio is the perfect company for you. Requesting a custom profile is simple:
- send a request to our sales office, attaching a draft drawing of the desired profile
- specify the required production quantity, any special finishes, cut-to-size options, or machining processes needed
- you can also request small batch supplies starting from 300 kg
Choose Profall and the quality of anticorodal aluminum.
Frequently asked questions about anticorodal aluminum
What material is anticorodal?
Anticorodal is a lightweight alloy made of aluminum, magnesium, and silicon, typically belonging to the 6000 series (such as 6060, 6061, or 6082). It stands out for its balance of mechanical strength, ductility, lightness, and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for extruding industrial, technical, and architectural profiles.
What is anticorodal treatment?
“Anticorodal treatment” generally refers to two types of processes:
- Heat treatment (such as T6): increases mechanical strength through artificial aging
- Surface treatment (mainly anodizing): improves corrosion resistance and the aesthetic appearance of profiles
Both treatments enhance the material’s performance in demanding applications (e.g., outdoor, humid, or saline environments).
What advantages does 6082 offer compared to other alloys?
Compared to other alloys, 6082 anticorodal aluminum offers an excellent balance between mechanical strength, lightness, and workability. It is easy to weld, highly resistant to corrosion even in aggressive environments, and responds very well to heat and surface treatments such as anodizing.
In which sectors is it mainly used?
It is widely used in:
- Automotive: lightweight components, supports, frames
- Aerospace: parts with moderate stress and high precision
- Marine: structures exposed to saline environments
- Architecture and civil engineering: window frames, structural profiles
- Industrial machinery: thanks to its machinability and mechanical strength
Why choose Profall for anticorodal aluminum profiles
To fully leverage the potential of anticorodal aluminum, having the right partner makes all the difference. With Profall, you can rely on a highly specialized team in precision extrusion manufacturing, capable of transforming alloy properties into concrete, tailor-made solutions. Each profile is designed and produced with very tight tolerances, adapting even to the most complex applications.
Additionally, you benefit from production flexibility, continuous technical support, and an approach focused on innovation and sustainability. The result? Reliable, high-performance components perfectly aligned with your project requirements. With Profall, you don’t just choose a supplier, you choose a technical partner working alongside you to achieve the best possible outcome.
Do you want to develop an anticorodal aluminum profile perfectly suited to your application? Our team is ready to support you from design to production, turning your needs into a precise and reliable custom solution.
