Aluminium's versatility makes it the most widely used metal after steel.
Aluminum is incredibly popular because it is light, strong, resistant to corrosion, durable, ductile, conductive and odourless.
Aluminum is also a LEED-favoured material for construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. Aluminum wiring requires minimal energy to recycle and loses none of its properties during the recycling process.
Aluminium is widely used in transportation, construction, electrical & etc.
Trusted by the utility industry
Electrical utility companies have used aluminum conductors to transmit power over national grids for more than a century.
Efficient for electrical applications
Aluminum wiring is lightweight and resistant to corrosion. It provides two times the conductivity, per pound, of copper wiring.
Aluminium's light weight and durability would make it an ideal candidate for transporting energy across long distances, but as a pretty poor conductor it needs to be mixed with the properties of copper (which is normally too heavy and expensive to do the job on its own), or better yet, boron. The ability to withstand corrosion and general lack of a need for a costly support structure is a plus, and the aluminium alloys themselves are often reinforced with steel.
Aluminium is pretty much necessary in construction work: from skylights to bridges; ladders to railings, whether implemented as rods, doors or wiring, the low maintenance and ability to paint, mould and join with other materials leaves little reason to not consider it for your chosen project. We see aluminium daily without even thinking about it, and undoubtedly the use of aluminium angles, tubes and boxes in construction are just a few of its biggest starring roles.
Stainless steel’s strength, resistance to corrosion and low maintenance make it the ideal material for a wide range of applications. The advantage of stainless steel can be seen when compared to standard plain carbon mild steel. Although stainless steel have a broad range of properties, in general, when compared with mild steel, stainless steel have higher cryogenic toughness, work hardening rate, ductility and a better appearance.
It also has a long life cycle and is 100% recyclable.
The common use of stainless steel:
Stainless steel first came to prominence in construction during the art-deco period. Famously, the upper portion of the Chrysler Building was constructed from stainless steel.
Due to its strength, flexibility and resistance to corrosion, stainless steel is now widely used in modern construction. It is used in the exterior cladding for large high impact buildings and can be seen in the interiors too in the form of handrails, counter tops and backsplashes.
Stainless steel is easily welded, has an attractive finish, low maintenance and it is featured prominently in high-profile modern architecture.
The trend towards sustainable building also favors stainless steel, which is often comprised of 90% recycled metal. Stainless steel in a polished or grain finish can help bring natural light into the building, thus reducing energy consumption.
Nowadays, the use of stainless steel in the automotive industry is increasing. It is traditionally used in car exhaust systems, trim and grills. New emission reduction standards and environmental concerns are driving manufacturers to favor stainless steel in structural components too.
Stainless steel is used in all forms of transportation including ship containers, road tankers and refuse vehicles. It is excellent for the transportation of chemicals, liquids and food products. Its high strength allows for thinner containers, saving fuel costs, while its corrosion resistance reduces cleaning and maintenance costs.
The chemical, oil and gas industries operate in demanding environments involving high heat and highly toxic substances. Special grades of stainless steel have been developed for use in these industries which feature enhanced resistance to corrosion over a wider range of temperatures. High-grade stainless steel is vital in the construction of storage tanks, valves, pipes, and other components.
Stainless steel is essential for off-shore oil rigs. Crude oil is extremely corrosive and modern rigs are constructed from high alloyed steel which is tough and lightweight.
Renewable energy technologies including solar, geothermal, hydro and wind power also use stainless steel components as it is able to withstand the rigors of highly corrosive sea water environments.
Electrogalvanized steel, hot dip galvanized steel and cold rolled steel are types of medium carbon steel which is the most used kind of carbon steel. Between 0.3 and 0.7 percent carbon is added during the manufacturing process to create a medium or mid-range steel product.
The uses for medium-carbon steel are defined by the requirement for a high tensile strength and ductility that, despite its brittleness when compared to other forms of steel, make it the preferred choice. It’s commonly used structurally in buildings and bridges, axles, gears, shafts, rails, pipelines and couplings, cars, fridges and washing machines.