Wellste: Your Professional Extruded Aluminum Channel Supplier

Wellste extruded aluminum channels are also used in-store display, store fixture mounting, home depot, and used as framing to protect face and edge. Wellste extruded aluminum channels can be also used in LED lighting applications, such as stair lighting, handrail lighting, and sign lighting, etc.

Wellste Aluminum is a professional extruded aluminum channel manufacturer and supplier. We strive to provide high-quality products and offer fast and friendly customer service. Customer satisfaction is our ultimate goal and the common development with our customers is our rigid pursue.

The most frequently used aluminum alloy number for the extruded aluminum channel is 6063& 6061. We can offer various surface finish upon your request, such as anodizing, powder coat, polished and brushed surface.

6061 extruded aluminum channel shapes are often used as a structural aluminum channel where strength and corrosion resistance are the most important.

Wellste Aluminum welcomes any customized extruded aluminum channel and OEM. We also do one-stop aluminum fabrication, including CNC/cutting/milling/punching/tapping/welding, which can save your time and cost.

For example, trailers, trucks. 6063 extruded aluminum channel is usually used in architectural & furniture applications. For example, it works well with a slat wall.

Extruded Aluminum Channel: The Ultimate FAQ Guide

What is Extruded Aluminum Channel?

Extruded aluminum channels are specifically shaped aluminum extrusions that you can use for structural and industrial purposes.

It has inside radius corners that give it the channel shape thus making it suitable for different applications.

Figure 1 Extruded aluminum channel

Where can you use Extruded Aluminum Channel?

You can use extruded aluminum channels for structural and industrial purposes where corrosion resistance and lightweight is a concern.

The most common uses of extruded aluminum channels are:

• Store displays for making the store display devices
• Store fixture mounting
• Home depots for different frameworks and support systems
• Framing purposes to protect edge and face.
• LED lighting applications such as handrail lighting, sign lighting, and stair lighting among others.
• Trailers and truck beds for framing purposes

What are Common Alloy Grades for Extruded Aluminum Channel?

The most common alloy grades that you can use for extruded aluminum channels include:

·    6061 Aluminum Alloy

This is a structural C channel with inside radius corners for different structural applications.

You can use 6061 alloy grade for structure applications that require high mechanical strength and hardness.

Apart from that, 6061 alloy grade is light in weight and resistant to corrosion.

It is the best alloy for applications such as framework, braces, trailers, support, and truck beds among others.

·    6063 Aluminum Alloy

These are architectural aluminum channels with sharp right angles on the outside and inside corners suitable for trim applications.

You can also use the 6063 alloy grade for construction applications.

6063 aluminum channel is light in weight and resistant to corrosion.

You can use it in different applications such as frameworks, architectural trims, brackets, and structural support among others.

Which Types of Extruded Aluminum Channels Profiles are there?

There are different types of aluminum channel profiles available for you to choose from.

They include:

·   Aluminum Hat Channels

Figure 2 Hat aluminum channel

It has a unique hat like appearance consisting of two vertical dimensions and two horizontal flanges reaching outwards.

It is available in a wide range of thicknesses, sizes, and heights depending on the requirements.

Typically, the thickness ranges from 0.01 inches to 0.5 inches and can extend as high as 5.25 inches.

You can use it for the furring and leveling of masonry ceilings and walls to provide a structurally sound and level surface.

Apart from that, you can use it for drop ceiling installments, exterior applications, concrete wall applications, and architectural curtain wall applications.

·   Aluminum J Channel and U Channel

J and U channels feature different aluminum shapes extruded through press forms especially from raw aluminum billets into a cross-section.

Figure 3 J aluminum channel

Figure 4 U aluminum channel

It may have other fabrications forms such as notches, holes, tabs, depressions, key slots, material insertions and embosses among others.

You can use it for tracks, framing, slides, railings, protective edges, decorations, and rims among other applications.

·   Aluminum C Channel

Figure 5 C aluminum channel

It is available in different lengths and thicknesses ranging between 0.01 inches to 0,5 inches thick.

It also has additional inline fabrications just like the J and U channels.

You can use it for framing, decorations, covers, railings, trims, tracks, and posts just to mention a few.

How Does Wellste Control Quality of Extruded Aluminum Channels?

Wellste controls the quality of extruded aluminum channels by using the right alloy grades for different extruded aluminum channels.

Besides, we have an in-house laboratory and adopt strict quality checking in every stage of the aluminum channel extrusion process.

Wellste adheres to the quality standards set to regulate the quality of extruded aluminum channels such as GB/T 6892 standard requirements.

What are the Benefits of Extruded Aluminum Channel?

You will experience the following benefits by using extruded aluminum channels:

• Extruded aluminum channels are light in weight thus saving you from using too much energy.
• It has very high mechanical strength and can support a lot of additional weight in different applications.
• It is also easy to work on and provides an allowance for additional fabrication features such as holes, notches, and tabs.
• The tooling solutions for extruded aluminum channels are inexpensive and do not involve welding.
• Extruded aluminum channels are environmentally friendly as you can reuse and recycle them without losing the original properties.
• Apart from that, extruded aluminum channels are resistant to corrosion thus increasing durability.

What is Wellste Lead-time for Extruded Aluminum Channel?

For open mold design, it will take us 10 to 15 days.

However, if we have extruded aluminum channel you want in stock, it will take only 2 to 3 days.

Bulk production of extruded aluminum channels will take 20 – 25 days

Can Extruded Aluminum Channel Be Cut to Any Size?

Yes, extruded aluminum channels can be cut into different sizes.

The size of the extruded aluminum channels will be cut according to your specifications.

How Does Wellste Package Extruded Aluminum Channel for Shipping?

Wellste packages extruded aluminum channels using different packaging techniques.

Packaging long bar extruded aluminum channels involves separating all surface contact areas by using non-woven fabric.

After that, the extruded aluminum channels are wrapped from the outside using composite paper.

Packaging short extruded aluminum channels involve wrapping with a non-woven fabric before placing it in a box.

Wellste can also supply your products in your specific packaging depending on your requirements.

Can you Machine Extruded Aluminum Channel?

Yes, you can machine extruded aluminum channels.

Extruded aluminum channels have high resistance and strength thus making it easy to machine without complications.

You can take it through different machining processes such as cutting, welding, bending and CNC machining.

What is Wellste MOQ for Extruded Aluminum Channel?

Our MOQ is 500KG. However, Wellste has a flexible MOQ requirement, just contact us for more clarifications.

Most of the extruded aluminum channels are ready on stock thus allowing Wellste to supply any minimum order quantity.

Wellste Offers which Surface Finish for Extruded Aluminum Channel?

Wellste offers different surface finishes for extruded aluminum channels depending on your specifications.

The most common surface finishes for extruded aluminum channels that you can get from Wellste include:

• Anodizing surface finish
• Powder coat surface finish
• Electrophoresis surface finish

Does Wellste Produce Custom Extruded Aluminum Channels?

Yes, Wellste produces custom extruded aluminum channels.

Wellste accepts any design of extruded aluminum channels from you.

It has a team of design engineers who can assist in coming up with a custom design for extruded aluminum channels.

Does Wellste have a standard size for Extruded Aluminum Channel?

Yes, Wellste has hundreds of standard sizes for extruded aluminum channels.

Standard U channels for extruded aluminum channels are also available.

Can Wellste Extrude Aluminum Channel to ASTM B308/B308M-10 Standards?

Yes, Wellste extruded aluminum channels conform to the ASTM B308/B308M-10 Standards too.

What is a Thermally Broken Extruded Aluminum Channel?

A thermally broken extruded aluminum channel reduces conductivity in aluminum extrusions by separating it into two thermally broken parts.

It involves independent extrusion of both the outside and inside aluminum with cavities to accept thermal strut.

By joining both profiles using an insulated polyamide strip, a thermally broken aluminum strip provides extra insulation.

Thermal barriers improve the thermal performance of the extruded aluminum extrusions while retaining structural durability.