Aluminum planks and plates are more than ideal elements to apply in all types of constructions. On the one hand, aluminium cladding plank is one of the easiest non-ferrous metals to manufacture and is highly economical compared to other similar metals. On the other hand, an aluminium plank is very moldable, and its resistance to weight and impacts is exceptional, considering that it does not need high densities to offer the same resistance per area and cubic centimeter.
At Built With Bailey, we work with aluminium plank for different types of construction and handling. Regardless of the use you are going to make, we have the kind of cladding plank you are looking for. We tell you how cladding plank and plates work, the different aluminum types, and the uses that can be given to them.
Aluminum cladding plank as structural support
Aluminum planks are ideal for staircases, rotating stages, or walkway applications. You have indeed seen them used as supports for segments intended for construction. They are a temporary floor in the middle of the construction scaffolding to support the workers without making the structure, and pillars have to support excessive weight, as with other types of metals.
The cladding plank allows you to work in areas that are difficult to access, such as eaves or roofs of houses and many other high places.
Additionally, aluminum scaffolding also makes working at high heights much safer. Aluminum is made with elongated and reinforced plates, sometimes placed one on top of the other (welded).
Aluminum offers a resistant material and, if necessary, serves as connecting frames. Aluminum planks should be manufactured with heavy-duty bolts and couplers to facilitate their incorporation into either the temporary or permanent structure. Bolts and couplers are available in many shapes, and the ones you use will depend on the size and shape of the desired scaffold structure.
Aluminum planks are solid and can help reduce the risk of fall injuries at work. We have a wide selection of cladding planks at great prices that you can find, depending on the width and length required for your application.
How do we reinforce the Aluminum cladding plank?
In its pure state, aluminum is somewhat weak and prone to expansion and contraction when subjected to excessive heat or cold. To mitigate and/or avoid these problems, today, aluminum is offered as part of different alloys. Aluminum is still the main metal, but in its mixture with other metals and substances, it is capable of reaching different levels of resistance.
Aluminum combines well with various alloys, mainly copper, magnesium, manganese, and zinc. Generally, these alloys are made in combinations of two or more of these elements, to which, as a final step, some iron and silicon are added, elements that help give it non-ferrous properties and facilitate the stability of its surface.
An infinite number of alloys for various applications, even with characteristics superior to steel. We work with different alloys and series of aluminum plank:
1000 series
Aluminum contains, by law, a purity level of 99%. It is usually only mixed with some resins to make it flexible. It can be obtained as a base to mix with other materials, but it is also ideal for air ducts due to its flexibility and the fact that it does not have to withstand as much weight.
- High resistance to corrosion
- It is not a toxic aluminum that releases impurities
- It has an excellent type of finish that makes it visually attractive
- By far the best and most excellent malleability
- High electrical and thermal conductivity
- Excellent reflectivity
2000 series
The 2000 aluminum series is one in which the alloy is made with copper. The 2000 series has many applications, mainly in constructing mechanical tools. It has high corrosion resistance and great flexibility in the face of movement and friction. For this reason, it is ideal for auto parts such as truck wheels, vehicle suspension, and airplane fuselage.
3000 series
The 3000 series aluminum plank corresponds to aluminum plates alloyed with manganese. Similar to the two categories previously listed, the 3000 series offers excellent capacity for resistance to corrosion and impacts, being a little more resistant and somewhat heavier. It is ideal for beverage bottles, kitchen equipment, electrical terminal parts, furniture and roof coverings, ceilings, and other architectural applications.
4000 series
This aluminum plank has the particularity of presenting high resistance to extreme temperatures, especially heat. This makes them an excellent material for making architectural supports and engine pistons, which tend to get excessively hot.
5000 series
Aluminum planks are exceptionally resistant to corrosion generated by salty seawater. They have a very desirable weldable potential. They are used in public lighting, surface beams, boats, ships, and other vehicles destined for water, bridges, and many automobile parts.
6000 series
It has better resistance over time than other aluminum and has great resistance to strong impacts. They are used primarily in bicycle frames, as handrails for bridges, transportation equipment, and other welded structures.
If you want to know more about the different cladding plank materials and formats that we have available, we invite you to visit our website.
