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Learn more about aluminium
Aluminium has proven to be most suitable material also for bunks and helpframe parts. Not only because it weights one third compared to steel but it’s also remarkable combination of elasticy and stability.
Facts about aluminium
Aluminium is the third most commonly found basic element in the world
after oxygen and silicon. It is found as an oxide in the earth, the air and in
water. Up to 8% of the earth's bedrock is aluminium. Aluminium is
produced mostly as bauxite found in unlimited quantities in the earths
bedrock. Continual earth movements result in replenished supplies of
aluminium.
Light and Durable
Aluminium has a specific weight of 2.7kg/dm3 which is only one third of
the specific weight of steel. The durable lightweight nature of aluminium
construction results in better transport economies. The use of aluminium
in cars, ships, trains and other vehicles has increased dramatically in recent
years. Aluminium is an ideal material for use in the Nordic climate as lower
temperatures increase the strength of aluminium.
Resistance to Corrosion
Aluminium is extremely resistant to corrosion. Aluminium products have
lower maintenance costs and longer product life cycles. Aluminium
products become even more resistant to corrosion with anodising which
also gives a better finish.
Environmental friendly
Aluminium is a valuable recyclable metal. ¾ of all aluminium that is
recycled is returned for use there recycling of aluminium becomes a
national economic resource.
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