MI Metals turns to aluminum because it can be used to efficiently generate strong and complex shapes that are 100% recyclable.
The properties of aluminum mean it can be recycled on an endless loop without degrading quality, ensuring the resulting products are green and sustainable without compromising style, performance, or functionality.
Aluminum Advantages
Aluminum is further known for having a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel — making aluminum the material of choice for recreational vehicles and other markets that rely on load capacity. With a higher corrosion resistance than many other metals that can be further enhanced by anodizing or other finishing processes, aluminum parts are the benchmark for environmental durability.
Aluminum Properties
The noncombustible and nontoxic properties of aluminum also ensure it can quickly be brought to market. Aluminum provides a flexibility in the extrusion process that results in nearly endless options in shapes and profiles.
Aluminum is ⅓ the weight of other products in the market, resulting in reduced shipping costs and simplified handling.
Aluminum Alloys
Our 6000-series alloys are easily drilled, machined, cut, and welded. Aluminum extrusions further provide repeatability in a low-cost and fast production environment.
From transportation to doors and windows, aluminum extrusions have been used in a range of markets for decades.
Other benefits of aluminum include:
- Resilience
- High thermal conductivity
- Non-sparking
- Electrical conductor
- Non-magnetic
- Non-combustible
- Non-toxic
- Reflective
- Seamless
- Easily extruded