Definition and Concept Aluminum Curtain Wall is a non-load-bearing enclosure structure that is made of aluminum alloy profiles and plates and fixed to the building facade through a steel structure support system. It is both decorative and functional and is widely used in modern buildings such as high-rise buildings, commercial complexes, and airports.
Core Features ? Lightweight: Aluminum alloy has a low density, which greatly reduces the building load. ? High strength: Excellent wind pressure and earthquake resistance, suitable for super high-rise buildings. ? Weather resistance: The surface is fluorocarbon sprayed or anodized, which is corrosion-resistant and UV-resistant, and the service life can reach more than 25 years. ? Design freedom: Customizable colors and shapes (curved surfaces, broken lines, etc.) to achieve personalized building appearance.
? Environmental protection and energy saving: It can integrate insulation strips, hollow glass, etc. to improve the energy-saving efficiency of the building (in line with green building standards).
Main types (1) Classification by structural form
Frame curtain wall: Traditional form, on-site assembly of aluminum alloy frame + panel, suitable for complex shapes.
Unit curtain wall: Factory prefabricated into modular units, directly hoisted on-site, fast construction and high precision.
Point-supported curtain wall: Use metal connectors to fix glass or aluminum panels, visual transparency, suitable for large-span design. (2) Classification by panel material
Aluminum single panel curtain wall: Customized sheet metal forming, high strength, can be made into special shapes (such as hyperbolic panels).
Aluminum composite panel curtain wall: Aluminum plastic panel (ACP) or aluminum honeycomb panel, lightweight and flat.
Glass aluminum hybrid curtain wall: Combining the light transmittance of glass with the metallic texture of aluminum, it has a strong modern feel.
