SALCO EXTRUSIONS
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Extruded aluminium structural systems for machine building, automation, conveyor lines, and safety enclosures. Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and infinitely reconfigurable — the engineering material of modern manufacturing.
Industrial aluminium profiles are precision-extruded aluminium sections engineered for structural and machine-building applications. A heated aluminium billet is forced through a precision-machined die under high pressure, producing a continuous cross-section with exact dimensional tolerances.
Unlike standard aluminium bar or plate, industrial profiles are designed with integral T-slot grooves, hollow chambers, and connection geometry that allows entire machine structures to be assembled using standard hardware — no welding required.
The result is a structural system that combines the lightweight properties of aluminium with the modular flexibility of a construction set, producing frames, enclosures, and automation structures that can be built, modified, and relocated in a fraction of the time needed for traditional fabrication.
Manufacturers choosing between aluminium and steel structural systems consistently report lower total ownership costs with aluminium extrusion — driven by installation speed, maintenance savings, and design flexibility.
Aluminium weighs one-third as much as steel while delivering superior strength-to-weight performance — cutting transport, installation, and structural support costs.
A natural oxide layer forms on the surface, eliminating rust without coatings. Suitable for moisture-rich, outdoor, and chemically active environments.
T-slot grooves accept connectors and brackets without welding. Structures can be expanded, reconfigured, or relocated in hours rather than days.
No painting, no anti-rust treatment, no periodic surface restoration. Lifecycle costs drop dramatically compared to painted steel structures.
Proper alloy selection and anodizing extend service life beyond 30 years in demanding industrial conditions, maximising return on capital investment.
Aluminium retains 100% of its properties when recycled. Choosing aluminium extrusion systems supports circular economy targets and ESG reporting.
From single machine cells to full production lines, aluminium system profiles provide the structural backbone for modern industrial facilities across multiple sectors.
Stable, serviceable support structures for CNC equipment, presses, and assembly machinery. Lighter than welded steel, faster to build.
Robotic cells, pick-and-place gantries, and conveyor drive frames built from automation aluminium frame profiles adapt as production lines evolve.
Lightweight track and support structures for material handling in food processing, pharma, and logistics where corrosion resistance is non-negotiable.
Ergonomic operator stations, packing tables, and inspection benches that can be resized overnight when production layouts change.
Machine guarding, protective fencing, and perimeter barriers that meet EN ISO 13857 while allowing transparent panel inserts and hinged access doors.
Mounting rails and sub-frames for ground-mount and rooftop PV arrays. Lightweight, weather-proof, and compatible with all major panel formats.
Our extrusion range covers standard modular systems through to fully custom cross-sections, all manufactured to ISO 9001 quality standards.
The workhorse of modular construction. Continuous grooves on all four faces accept standard T-bolts and sliding nuts — no drilling required.
Heavy-section extrusions engineered for high static and dynamic loads. Used where steel would normally be specified.
Large cross-sections with integral reinforcing ribs. Carry point loads and vibration loads that standard profiles cannot tolerate.
Designed from scratch using FEA and extrusion simulation. Optimised cross-sections reduce material cost and assembly operations simultaneously.
Side-by-side comparison of the two most common structural materials used in machine building and industrial fabrication.
| Property | Aluminium Profile | Steel Fabrication |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (same section size) | Low — ~2.7 g/cm³ | High — ~7.85 g/cm³ |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent — natural oxide layer | Poor — requires coating or paint |
| Structural Strength | Good (6063-T6: 245 MPa UTS) | Superior (S275: 430 MPa UTS) |
| Maintenance Required | Minimal — no re-coating | High — periodic painting/galvanising |
| Assembly Method | Bolted, tool-free reconfiguration | Welded — permanent, slow to modify |
| Installation Cost | Lower — light, fast to handle | Higher — heavy, requires lifting gear |
| Recyclability | 100% — infinite recycle loops | Good, but energy-intensive |
| Thermal Conductivity | High — useful for heat sinks | Lower |
* Blue/Red dot indicates the superior performer for each property. Data based on 6063-T6 aluminium alloy vs S275 structural steel.
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