Aluminum alloy is easy to work with and can produce an unlimited variety of unique profiles that are not possible with other metals. But choosing the appropriate alloy for your application is critical.

The extrusion process produces solid, semi-hollow and hollow shapes with dimensional accuracy and excellent surface quality. The size of the press determines how large of an extrusion can be produced, so extruded parts can range in size from one millimeter to several feet long. Color, texture and luster of extrusions can be altered in a variety of ways, including anodizing, painting and powder coating. This makes extrusion profiles indispensible in virtually all commercial, industrial and consumer markets.

Hydro Extrusion uses both 6xxx series aluminum alloys and select proprietary alloys in the 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000, and 7000 series, in standard and special tempers, to satisfy our customers’ most complex size and shape requirements.

We are also the only soft alloy extruder in North America with indirect press technology. The indirect extrusion process allows for a more consistent grain structure and better dimensional tolerances, improving the machinability and finishing of our rod and bar products and providing our customers with increased control capabilities and greater efficiency.

Hydro Gainesville in Georgia offers a wide range of extrusion presses, including 1,800 ton (7"), 2,500 ton (7"), 2,750 ton (8"), and 3,600 ton (10”), and supplies all shapes, alloys and tempers, ranging in size from one millimeter to several feet long. Paint specialization includes liquid paint (2 electrostatic vertical wet lines) and powder coat to 25'.

If you need drawn tubing, Hydro St. Augustine, FL, offers state-of-the-art extrusion, drawn tubing, and contract manufacturing services. And, the on-site cast house assures customers of a reliable source of metal and easier access to tailored alloys. Special capabilities at this plant include engineering assistance for product design, spiral extrusions, extensive CNC machining, long-bed vertical mills, 2 DCC-CMM's/Vision with engineering interface capability, surface profiling and color analysis indexing.

Hydro Delhi in Louisiana offers several extrusion presses, including 1,800 ton (7"), 2,200 ton (8"), and 3,000 ton (10”), an on-site cast house, and extensive in-house finishing capabilities, such as anodize clear and electrolytic coloring up to 31'.

Hydro’s facilities are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and feature in-house custom die-making facilities. Integrated with our state-of-the-art extrusion production operations are sophisticated fabrication facilities, enabling you to sequence 100% usable net weight parts directly into your production line.

Keep tooling costs low and lead times short for your business in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery or elsewhere in Alabama by choosing an aluminum extrusions manufacturer that can provide complete services to take your product from concept to completion.