Quality control at every stage, quality in every profile.
From the selection of alloys for extrusion, through to surface treatments – such as powder coating or anodising – as well as machining, quality control, packaging and bundling: we work closely with our customers on the design of the profile to ensure the best possible result right from the start. A comprehensive process that guarantees precision, efficiency and advanced solutions in aluminium extrusion.
We provide first-hand control over all the transformation, finishing and machining processes required to convert aluminium into the solutions requested by our customers.
As with all the processes we carry out at AV Alumitran, quality and excellence are among our top priorities in the extrusion of parts for the Automotive sector. Hence, we are the only aluminium extrusion company in the Spanish capital certified according to IATF-16949 by AENOR, meaning that we can supply products directly to manufacturers in the automotive sector in Spain and abroad, which is highly relevant.
The main purpose of this certification is continuing improvement, with special emphasis on preventing faults and waste in the supply chain to automotive manufacturers.
It guarantees compliance with manufacturers’ specifications and also with valid regulations, enhancing not only competitiveness and the products themselves, but also vehicle safety and the environment through research and development of new and better components.
The aluminium extrusion process uses a press to shape a hot aluminium billet by means of compression. The profiles resulting from the billet that flows through the die at a temperature of 500ºC are laid out, cooled and stretched on a roller bed, subsequently moving towards the saw where they are cut to the desired size.
Next, the profiles are automatically stacked in containers and introduced into computer-controlled tempering furnaces, where they mature and are given the necessary hardness for use, through specific temperatures for each profile.
Once this process is complete, the profile is ready to undergo machine manipulation and surface treatments.
• One 2,800-tonne extrusion press
• Two 2,200-tonne extrusion presses
• One 1,800-tonne extrusion press
• One 1,600-tonne extrusion press
For further information, see the articles in the category: Aluminium extrusion
Broad range of finishes, from RAL colour chart to other types of wood finish lacquer: EZY and colour sublimation.
• 2 Vertical lacquering plants
• 1 Horizontal lacquering plant
• 1 EZY wood lacquering plant
• 1 decorative wood colour sublimation line
All of our lacquers are endorsed with the European quality seals QUALICOAT – SEASIDE and QUALIDECO.
Anodising is an electrolytic process used to thicken the natural oxide layer on metal parts, which protects them from aggressive external agents, thus improving durability. Aluminium can also be dyed during this process.
We have a broad range of finishes in Stainless, Ivory, Silver, Gold, Bronze, Black, Blue and Green, with matte, glossy, treated, polished or shot-blasted tones.
One 36,000-amp anodising plant
All of our anodising processes are endorsed with the European quality seals QUALANOD – ARCHITECTURE and INDUSTRIAL.
• 3 machining centres
• 3 cutting centres
• 1 double head cutting centre
• 3 die-cutting machines
AV Alumitran was the first company in Spain to manufacture thermal break profiles for its metalwork systems with high-density resin and polyamides.
Three thermal break lines
• 2 Polyamide thermal break lines
• 1 Resin thermal break line
AV Alumitran has an automated storage system at its facilities that is unique for its dimensions (25 m high x 70 m long) with a capacity for 3,500 containers, representing a stock of some 2,500 tonnes of aluminium profiles.
• 1 Automated warehouse with capacity for 2,500 tonnes in stock.
At AV Alumitran we take integration into our customers’ production chain very seriously, so we strive to keep an eye on every process.
The final phase of a quality transformation process is the packaging process. Tell us what you need, and we will be happy to do everything we can to adapt: from standard packaging to specific solutions tailored to your needs.
• Palletised cardboard box with a wood base.
Dimensions: 500 cm wide x 350 cm high
• Different-sized cardboard boxes.
Dimensions: From 165 cm wide x 65 cm high to 260 cm wide x 200 cm high
• Boxes protected with plastic shrink-wrap.
Dimensions: 280 cm wide x 150 cm high
• Small packages protected with stretch film.
Quantity in each package: From 4 to 6 bars