10 reasons that 80/20 t-slot aluminum is better than steel

10 REASONS Why Aluminum is Better Than SteelFor Industrial Framing Projects

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Reason #1 – Better Strength-to-Weight Ratio

Aluminum is approximately 1/3 the weight of steel, and almost 2X stronger at the same weight. Aluminum’s better strength-to-weight ratio makes aluminum a better solution for applications where lighter weight is important.Aluminum structures are easier and less costly to move than steel structures.

Reason #2 – Easier to Customize & Build

Aluminum is easily machined and assembled on-site, by regular employees.Steel has to be welded and then painted to become a useful product. This requires specialized equipment, specialized workers, specialized environmental conditions, containment, and off-site locations.Often, any savings in the cost of raw steel vs. aluminum is lost when paying for expensive and time-consuming welding and painting of the product.

Reason #3 – Much More Corrosion Resistant

Anodized aluminum is much less susceptible to corrosion than steel and even painted steel. Aluminum requires less maintenance over time compared to painted steel.

Reason #4 – Better In Wet Environments

Aluminum does not get weaker or warp when exposed to high humidity or water over time like steel does.

Reason #5 – Less Airborne Particles

Aluminum puts less particles in the air so it is a superior product within clean rooms and clean environments.Aluminum is a better material for sensitive machine enclosures.

Reason #6 – Easier To Connect To

T-slot aluminum bars are easy to connect almost anything to using a simple bolt and “t-nut”. The t-nut slides in the “slot” and allows you to connect anything to the structure if you have the right length bolt.

Reason #6 – Its Safer To Work With

Aluminum will not generate large flakes as it corrodes, causing a cutting hazard like steel.

Reason #7 – You Can Reuse It!

Aluminum structures can be disassembled and reassembled into something else later. This makes aluminum a much better investment/value over steel – which is usually discarded when it loses its utility.

Reason #8 – Greener Product

Because Aluminum can easily be reused and is much easier to recycle, much less of it ends up in landfills than steel.Using aluminum is better for the environment in the long-term.

Reason #9 – Over 8,000 Compatible Products

The 80/20 family of t-slot aluminum bars and parts numbers over 8,000 compatible and field-tested components.

Reason #10 – F&L Offers Free CAD Design

F&L Industrial Solutions offers free up-front CAD design and quotation for all of your industrial projects (some limitations apply). Our experienced industrial framing designers can help you create a perfect solution for any business challenge.

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