Aluminum Bars vs Extruded Profiles: When to Use Each

Practical comparison of aluminum bars and extruded profiles for PH applications: cost, availability, and design fit.

In Plain Language

Bars: standard shapes; good for machining/simple structures.
Extrusions: custom shapes; optimized for windows/facades.
Profiles enable lighter systems with integrated features.
Choose based on geometry, finish, and logistics.

Both aluminum bars and extruded profiles serve construction and industrial needs. The choice depends on geometry, performance, and finish.

Aluminum Bars

Standard shapes: flat, round, square, equal angles
Good for machining and simple welded structures
Typically mill finish; coatings added post-fabrication

Extruded Profiles

Custom shapes for windows, doors, facades, rails
Integrated features (grooves, chambers, thermal breaks)
Finishes: powder-coat or anodized from the line

Choosing the Right Path

Use bars for simple geometries and machining stock
Use profiles for optimized systems and lighter assemblies

Explore extruded profiles and our profile supply.

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