Aluminium makes up eight percent of the Earth's crust. It is found in a number of everyday objects like beverage cans as well as in higher end objects like aeroplane parts, luxury cars etc. The heating industry makes good use of aluminium because of its flexible and lightweight nature. There is evidence of high levels of interest in the heating industry relating to aluminium, as its highly conductive properties are very attractive to radiator manufacturers and installers.
The Greeks and the Romans first used Aluminium as a dye, but the pure metal form of Aluminium was discovered for the first time in the latter part of the eighteenth century. The pure form aluminium can be elusive and is quite rare. In spite of this, after only fifty years of experiments, aluminium began to slowly make its way into industrial societies.
Currently aluminium can be found in many everyday objects like jewellery, computers and other electronic devices and packing materials. One of the main reasons aluminium is so popular is that it has very high corrosion resistance levels. Alongside its light weight and flexibility, resistance to corrosion is one of the major reasons that aluminium is a prime candidate for repeated recycling, making it very popular in our eco-friendly society.
Over the last few years, manufacturers of central heating equipment have started using aluminium for cooling and heating systems both for domestic and commercial applications. Two of the most popular heating components to recently be switched to aluminium construction are heating coils and copper tubing.
Over the last few years several manufacturers of central heating components have taken up this metal and started building radiators completely out of aluminium. Although still a minority, there are many customers that chose to purchase the aluminium radiators instead of traditional radiators because the aluminium radiators last longer and does not need as many repairs over the years. If the component does need repairing, the repairs can be carried out quickly because of the pliable nature of the metal.
In addition to aluminium radiators, people aluminium windows have grown in popularity as they help lower the cost of heating and cooling as well. Windows made of aluminium prevent the temperature of a room from fluctuating with the outside temperatures. Most users who choose aluminium windows have reported that their heating and cooling costs have dropped dramatically since having the windows installed. Aluminium can also be used for refrigeration coils, the ventilation grilles of the floor panels and lining ventilation ducts with aluminium foil.
Of all of the materials in the earth's crust, aluminium is among the most versatile. Aluminium can be used in many applications and is growing in popularity in the heating and cooling industry. The heating components manufacturing industry has taken a proactive step towards adopting the metal and turning it into a successful selling point. - 16003
The Greeks and the Romans first used Aluminium as a dye, but the pure metal form of Aluminium was discovered for the first time in the latter part of the eighteenth century. The pure form aluminium can be elusive and is quite rare. In spite of this, after only fifty years of experiments, aluminium began to slowly make its way into industrial societies.
Currently aluminium can be found in many everyday objects like jewellery, computers and other electronic devices and packing materials. One of the main reasons aluminium is so popular is that it has very high corrosion resistance levels. Alongside its light weight and flexibility, resistance to corrosion is one of the major reasons that aluminium is a prime candidate for repeated recycling, making it very popular in our eco-friendly society.
Over the last few years, manufacturers of central heating equipment have started using aluminium for cooling and heating systems both for domestic and commercial applications. Two of the most popular heating components to recently be switched to aluminium construction are heating coils and copper tubing.
Over the last few years several manufacturers of central heating components have taken up this metal and started building radiators completely out of aluminium. Although still a minority, there are many customers that chose to purchase the aluminium radiators instead of traditional radiators because the aluminium radiators last longer and does not need as many repairs over the years. If the component does need repairing, the repairs can be carried out quickly because of the pliable nature of the metal.
In addition to aluminium radiators, people aluminium windows have grown in popularity as they help lower the cost of heating and cooling as well. Windows made of aluminium prevent the temperature of a room from fluctuating with the outside temperatures. Most users who choose aluminium windows have reported that their heating and cooling costs have dropped dramatically since having the windows installed. Aluminium can also be used for refrigeration coils, the ventilation grilles of the floor panels and lining ventilation ducts with aluminium foil.
Of all of the materials in the earth's crust, aluminium is among the most versatile. Aluminium can be used in many applications and is growing in popularity in the heating and cooling industry. The heating components manufacturing industry has taken a proactive step towards adopting the metal and turning it into a successful selling point. - 16003
About the Author:
Tal Potishman, editor of Heating Central, writes articles about domestic heating, plumbers, London boiler, underfloor heating and solar thermal. He specializes in helping save money by advising on efficient heating.
