Modern aluminium fencing systems: slat fences, alloys and finishes

A modern fencing system is a modular, powder-coated aluminium fence that provides privacy and security without the maintenance of timber or untreated steel. ULAMEX manufactures its fencing from aluminium alloy EN AW-6063 T6, powder-coated to a minimum 60 micron polyester finish, with horizontal slat, vertical slat and palisade designs, plus a steel alternative in the…

Solar PV mounting systems: components, materials and roof types

A PV mounting system is the structural framework that secures solar panels to a roof or the ground, and it decides the safety and service life of the whole installation. ULAMEX supplies the complete system: mounting rails in EN AW-6060 T6 aluminium, mid and end clamps, stainless steel roof hooks, flat-roof ballast and tilt triangles,…

DX51D and galvanised steel: grades, zinc coatings and corrosion protection

Galvanised steel is steel coated with zinc for corrosion protection, and DX51D is its standard sheet grade. The zinc layer protects the steel sacrificially, even at a scratch, which is why galvanised steel is the economical choice for structural, outdoor and agricultural work. This guide covers DX51D and the EN 10346 grades, the zinc coatings…

Duplex 2205 stainless steel (1.4462): properties, corrosion and applications

Duplex 2205 (1.4462) is a high-strength stainless steel that combines roughly double the proof strength of 304 with outstanding chloride and stress-corrosion resistance. Its dual austenitic-ferritic microstructure makes it the grade for marine, chemical and high-load structures where 316L is not enough. ULAMEX supplies duplex 2205 in sheet, plate, bar, profile and pipe, to EN…

304 and 316 stainless steel: grades, properties and how to choose

304 and 316 are the two most specified stainless steel grades, and the choice between them comes down to corrosion environment. 304 (1.4301) is the general-purpose grade; 316 (1.4404) adds molybdenum for chlorides, marine and chemical exposure. ULAMEX stocks both, plus 304L, 316Ti, ferritic 430 and duplex 2205, as profiles, sheet, rods and pipes, to…

EN 10219 cold-formed hollow sections: RHS, SHS and CHS explained

EN 10219 is the European standard for cold-formed welded structural hollow sections. It covers rectangular (RHS), square (SHS) and circular (CHS) hollow sections in weldable structural grades such as S235JRH, S275J2H and S355J2H. This guide explains what EN 10219 covers, the section types and grades, the mechanical and impact properties, how it differs from the…

Aluminium profiles: types, alloys, sizes and finishes

Aluminium profiles are extruded sections used as the structural and architectural building blocks of fabrication. ULAMEX supplies the full range of standard profiles, angle, channel, T-slot, flat bar, T-bar, gate profiles and tube, in the EN AW-6060, 6063 and 6082 alloys, in standard 3,000 and 6,000 mm lengths. This guide covers the profile types, the…

EN AW aluminium alloys: 6060, 6063, 6082 and 5083 explained

EN AW is the European designation system for wrought aluminium alloys under EN 573-3. The four-digit number after it identifies the alloy and its main alloying elements. ULAMEX stocks the most widely specified EN AW grades for industry and construction: 6060, 6063 and 6082 for profiles and structural sections, 5083 and 5754 for marine and…

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