Brushed Aluminum Panels – The Premium Star of Aluminum Panels

As those who work in the building materials industry know, brushed aluminum panel is a commonly used building decoration material in daily life and occupies a pivotal position in the decoration industry. Below, "Lvdeli" will elaborate on it from the aspects of processing methods, product prices and application scope, hoping to be helpful to you.

Brushed aluminum panel is made by mechanical abrasive brushing, where the surface of the aluminum panel is frictionally compressed by external force during the process.After brushing and multiple subsequent procedures, it features a strong metallic texture, excellent adhesion and weather resistance, with color fastness up to 20 years.It boasts distinct tactile and three-dimensional effects with realistic, clear and unique textures, as well as outstanding wear resistance.

Processing Methods of Brushed Aluminum Panel

Brushing of brushed aluminum panel with common processes including mechanical dry brushing and mechanical wet brushing.Straight, random, thread, wave and swirl grains are all available to meet different decorative needs.Its key processing steps cover: base material pretreatment (cleaning & flattening), mechanical abrasive brushing, sheet metal finishing (deburring), cleaning & degreasing (removing aluminum chips and oil stains), surface color fixing (anodizing, powder or fluorocarbon coating) and inspection.

Straight Brushing

Straight lines are formed on the aluminum sheet through mechanical friction, which not only removes surface scratches but also plays a decorative role. There are two styles available: continuous straight brushing and intermittent straight brushing.

Random Brushing

The aluminum sheet or grinding head moves irregularly with oscillation and translation against a high-speed rotating copper wire brush or abrasive belt machine, creating a dense, interleaved matte texture that requires a highly flat aluminum sheet surface.

Waving Brushing

The aluminum sheet or grinding head moves irregularly with oscillation and translation against a high-speed rotating copper wire brush or abrasive belt machine, creating a dense, interleaved matte texture that requires a highly flat aluminum sheet surface

Swirl Brushing

A cylindrical felt or abrasive nylon wheel is fitted to a drill press or dedicated rotary grinder, and rotary polishing with polishing paste creates delicate swirl textures on the aluminum sheet. It is ideal for decorative finishing of round signs and small decorative dials.

Thread Brushing

A small motor with a circular felt is fixed on the workbench at 60 degrees. A polyester film with straight edges is pasted on the aluminum sheet-fixed carriage to control thread width. The rotating felt and linearly moving carriage work together to produce uniform-width thread textures on the aluminum sheet.

Cross Brushing

Typically processed on a brushing or graining machine, the aluminum sheet is fed through two roller sets to form distinct crisscross textures on its surface.

Application Scope of Brushed Aluminum Panel

Nowadays, more and more consumers prefer items with metallic texture, and building decoration is no exception. Brushed aluminum panel now boasts an increasingly wide range of applications, ideal for residential complex entrances, metro/high-speed rail stations, airports, gyms, malls, offices, hotels, hospitals and other places that aim for an antique vibe or need to integrate retro architectural styles. It has opened up a new niche for the aluminum panel industry and offered a new decorative material option for designers.      

The final brushing process is key to the perfect finish of brushed aluminum panel. It requires exquisite craftsmanship of operators, which makes output hard to guarantee. Straight brushing is the most commonly used method here.

Boasting a unique metallic texture, clear grains and distinctive luster, brushed aluminum panel delivers an elegant charm of antique luxury and grand spectacle. It replaces high-cost copper panel decoration, cutting down expenses while upgrading the overall look and visual appeal. As a new green eco-friendly building material, it is now a top choice widely adopted in the building materials and decoration sectors.