Aluminium Angles

Why Choose Aluminium Angles

Use Aluminium Angles for structural framing where a strong, lightweight alloy is required in vehicle body building, shopfitting, and architectural frameworks.

This product is chosen for its excellent corrosion resistance, good weldability, and a high strength-to-weight ratio supplied as 6060 T5 Mill Finish, enabling reliable performance across demanding Australian trade applications.

Aluminium Angles Common Uses

Common applications leverage the alloy’s balance of strength, workability, and environmental resistance.

• Vehicle body building and caravan construction for lightweight structural framing
• Shopfitting and architectural frameworks where clean extrusion quality supports precise fabrication
• Aerospace and transport components requiring high-integrity welded joints
• Outdoor installations where natural corrosion resistance reduces long-term maintenance

Where Aluminium Angles Performs Best

This alloy performs best in outdoor and transport environments where a clean extrusion, T5 temper, and Mill Finish substrate align with secondary finishing practices and avoid incompatible contact with green or treated timber.

Coverage, Skin Time & Cure

Yield and site timing are defined by the extruded profile, with Mill Finish enabling immediate degreasing and preparation for secondary finishing when coating is specified.

• Yield: dependent on section geometry and standard length configurations to minimise waste
• Skin time: immediate handling after extrusion when free of surface contaminants
• Cure time: set by selected coating system; Mill Finish provides a predictable substrate for anodising, powder coating, or painting

Surface Prep & Application

Prepare the Mill Finish surface to ensure consistent coating adhesion and long-term corrosion protection.

1. Clean the profile with a degreaser to remove process oils and surface residues
2. Inspect for surface defects and tooling marks; address before coating
3. Apply primer when transitioning to dissimilar metals to mitigate galvanic risk
4. Apply coating system to specification, maintaining film build and coverage requirements

Best Practices for Using Aluminium Angles

Integrate this profile within a system approach to preserve weld integrity and manage environmental exposure.

• Specify isolation when fastening to dissimilar metals such as stainless steel to prevent galvanic corrosion
• Use compatible primers and coating systems designed for aluminium substrates
• Sequence installation to avoid direct contact with green or treated timber
• Protect profiles during transport to limit surface marring on Mill Finish

Handling & Storage

Handle and store the extruded profiles to maintain surface quality and temper integrity.

• Wear appropriate PPE when cutting or tooling to manage sharp edges
• Ensure adequate ventilation when applying coatings or degreasing agents
• Store in a dry environment to preserve the Mill Finish and reduce corrosion risk
• Stack profiles with edge protection to prevent surface damage
• Dispose of waste material in accordance with local regulations