Galvanised steel is essentially a standard steel sheet with an added zinc coating designed to prevent rusting. Although it is primarily thought of as a structural steel used in building, it is actually an extremely versatile product with a wide...
Laser and plasma cutting are currently the two most popular metal cutting methods in the industrial sector. These cutting methods are used in the manufacture of a variety of products such as kitchen fittings, lamps, automobiles, machinery and general engineering....
Aluminium is an amazing material that has impacted nearly every major industry over the past century. That includes the medical industry and the many devices that are transforming healthcare as we know it. Thanks to aluminium, people all over the...
Five Benefits of Water Jet Cutting It doesn’t matter whether you are new to water jet Cutting or already make use of water jet technology for your manufacturing, the benefits of water jet cutting are always important to know. This article...
At Aluminium Trading, we know that quality finishing options are an important aspect for many of our customers. Different finishes can provide aesthetic and performance improvements to sheets and extruded profiles. Powder coating can provide the benefits of a flawless...
Modern aircraft are perfect examples of mankind’s progression in technology and engineering. Built to be both durable and efficient, they rely on some of the most advanced materials available today, which is why it’s no surprise that many types of...
Steel has been an invaluable industrial material for millennia. The earliest known use of steel dates back nearly 4,000 years to to an archaeological site in Anatolia. The Roman military were known for thier use of steel, and other early...
There are numerous processes for material cutting in the industrial sector, including several types involving laser cutting. A simple search online will provide a plethora of information about laser cutting, so we have gathered up some of the most interesting and...
What is a Slatwall and a Slatwall Section? A Slatwall Section, also known as a Slotwall Section, is an extruded aluminium profile that is used primarily in a Slatwall shopfitting fixture for wall coverings and display fixtures. A Slatwall is a building material that is characterised by its horizontal...
A Piano Hinge, also commonly referred to as a ‘continuous hinge,’ is a long hinge mechanism made up of two continuous pieces that are conjoined centrally by pins, usually stainless steel or brass. The pins are able to rotate freely due...
