What is the typical lifespan of an aluminum extruder? In general, the lifespan of an extruder can range from 5 to 20 years. At Huanan Heavy Industry Technology Co., Ltd., the aluminum extruders we produce have a minimum lifespan of 10 to 20 years, with an average lifespan of around 15 years. However, the exact lifespan varies depending on several factors, such as the type of materials being processed, production volume, extrusion time, machine maintenance, equipment manufacturing quality, and the operating environment. Therefore, it's difficult to provide a specific lifespan for an Aluminum extrusion machine. If the materials being processed cause significant wear on the cutting edge of the Aluminum extrusion machine , or if there is high production volume and extended continuous operation, the extruder's lifespan may be shorter. Additionally, if the extruder is not properly maintained and serviced in a timely manner, or if the working environment is harsh, its lifespan could also be affected.   To extend the lifespan of an Aluminum extrusion press, it is essential to choose reliable, high-quality equipment, ensuring the manufacturing quality and design technology meet standards. At the same time, the machine should be used correctly, following the guidelines in the user manual, with regular inspections and maintenance carried out. Parts should be replaced, repaired, or serviced promptly. Moreover, it is important to manage the equipment's working environment, ensuring the machine is operating under favorable conditions to prevent external factors from negatively affecting the extruder.    

When the Aluminum extrusion machine is operating normally, the aluminum forming speed is consistent and uniform. If the extruder is not running smoothly or is unable to extrude aluminum profiles, it is likely due to the following reasons: 1，Low Aluminum Billet Temperature: If the aluminum billet's temperature is too low and does not reach the required extrusion temperature, it can cause difficulties. The billet temperature should be maintained between 400-540°C (for 6xxx series aluminum alloys), with an optimal range of 470-500°C. The required temperature varies for different aluminum profiles. If the temperature is too high, it can cause tearing; if too low, it can reduce extrusion speed because the aluminum needs to be softened. Most of the frictional force generated during extrusion is converted into heat, leading to an increase in temperature. The temperature rise is proportional to the extrusion speed and extrusion pressure. Therefore, to reduce deformation resistance and achieve a high extrusion speed, it is essential to control the extrusion temperature within the desired range. 2，Die Temperature: The die temperature is crucial for both the quality of the extruded profile and the extrusion speed. Typically, the die temperature should not be lower than 426°C before extrusion. If the temperature is too low, it can lead to clogging or even damage the die. Therefore, die temperature is a key factor affecting whether the aluminum profile extruder can achieve high productivity. 3， Extrusion Cylinder Temperature: During the preheating phase of the extruder, it is important to avoid excessive thermal stress and ensure that internal thermal stress is eliminated. The required temperature for the extrusion cylinder varies depending on the type of aluminum billet but generally needs to be above 426°C. 4， Low Extrusion Speed: A low extrusion speed can result in insufficient extrusion pressure, making it difficult to extrude the aluminum profile. In addition to the primary reasons mentioned above, there are other potential causes such as high oil temperature, insufficient lubrication of the extruder, poor die design, and improper aluminum billet length. Our company, Huanan Heavy Industry Technology Co., Ltd., has 30 years of experience in the extrusion industry, producing approximately 160 to 200 Aluminum extrusion machines annually. We have accumulated substantial knowledge and experience in extruder technology. If you would like to discuss extrusion machine-related topics, feel free to contact us at jessica@huananmachine.com. For more information, please visit our website: www.huananmachine.com.

                                             Aluminum Extrusion press for prestressed composite frames A solid extruder structure is a prerequisite for ensuring the performance of the extruder. After being used for a period of time, many Aluminum extrusion machine become loose, the interfaces age, and the cylinders bend, resulting in deformation and unstable quality during the aluminum extrusion production process. In fact, the main reason is that the extruder as a whole is not strong enough. The stress during the operation of the extruder is very large, and our extruders mostly adopt a prestressed composite frame structure, which is composed of a high-thickness integral front beam, a high-thickness rear beam, and a square prestressed sleeve to form a closed The prestressed composite frame uses a special hydraulic preloading tool to apply an overpressure tensile load to the entire length of the tie rod, and at the same time applies compressive stress to the pressure sleeve, so that the entire frame is in a stress pretightened state, and the tension column prestress is 115% of the maximum load. above. For example, our 7500-ton hydraulic extrusion press has a front beam thickness of 1950mm made of ZG35Mn, a rear beam thickness of 1800mm (material ZG35Mn), and a square pre-applied sleeve (material ZG35). It can make it bear force better, which is also an important reason for the long service life of the extrusion machine.   Other advantages of prestressed composite frames 1. The center distance of the four stressed tie rods of the frame is symmetrical to the center of the press, so that the entire frame is stressed evenly. The main reason why the quality of aluminum materials produced is stable or unstable is whether the force is uniform. Only by maintaining uniform force can the overall density of the aluminum material be uniform, thereby improving the accuracy of extruded products.   2. The prestressed composite frame frame has a larger bending section, which makes the frame elongation and bending deformation smaller under the action of extrusion force. Therefore, the extrusion beam and the lower part of the extrusion tube can be fixed on the lower frame. The horizontal and vertical guide rails are very convenient for centering adjustment between the extrusion beam, extrusion barrel and mold. The upper frame can be used as an X-shaped moving guide rail for the extrusion barrel. On the premise of ensuring the stability of the machinery, the available space is used to reduce the space occupancy of the machinery.   3. There are two sets of elastic anchoring devices and foundation anchors on the lower part of the rear beam to make the rear beam fixed reliably.   After many years of production experience and continuous improvement based on customer feedback, our extrusion press is currently one of the most stable extruders on the Chinese market and one of the longest-lasting Aluminum extrusion machine.