The excellent performance of color coated aluminum coils makes them irreplaceable in various applications, so even if color coated steel coils have more cost advantages, they cannot affect the market of color-coated aluminum coils.
Light Weight
Colored aluminum coils have the lower density than color coated steel coils and the weight is more lighter, so it have lower transportation and installation costs than color coated steel coils. In addition, colored aluminum coils have obvious advantages in applications that need to improve efficiency or applications that need to reduce weight (such as transportation, architectural decoration, etc.).
Strong corrosion resistance
Colored aluminum can form the dense oxide film in the air, so the corrosion resistance of colored aluminum is stronger than that of colored steel in harsh environments and is suitable for applications that require long-term durability and are exposed to moisture and other corrosive elements.
Strong processability
Colored aluminum is softer than color steel and easier to process and shape. It can meet the needs of more complex shapes and designs. Colored aluminum is more suitable for applications in high-end decoration, aviation and other fields than color steel.
Aesthetic pleasure
The surface texture and glossiness of colored aluminum are usually more delicate than color steel, and the beautiful service life is longer than color steel. It can provide the more high-end and refined appearance, and is more suitable for industries with high aesthetic requirements.
Strong thermal conductivity
Colored aluminum has good thermal conductivity and can conduct heat more effectively than color steel. Colored aluminum is more suitable in some specific applications.
Cost effectiveness
Although the price of color coated aluminum is higher than that of color coated steel, the advantages of color-coated aluminum may make up for the cost difference in some specific industries or environments. For applications that value durability, appearance and lightness, the additional cost of aluminum materials is acceptable
Differences in application environments
Color coated aluminum coils and color coated steel coils each have different market demands. Aluminum coils have superior physical properties and are in great demand in public buildings, seaside buildings and other applications. Color coated steel coils are suitable for applications with high strength requirements and low corrosion resistance requirements.