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  • Jeffrey Rubin

Best Aluminum Slatwall Suppliers - 2026 Comprehensive Guide

Discover the best aluminum slatwall suppliers in 2026. Compare top brands, quality, pricing, and features in this comprehensive buying guide.

  • Jeffrey Rubin

Aluminum Price Per Pound

Aluminum price per pound in 2026, including bulk pricing, alloy differences, tubing types, and what professionals should know before buying or fabricating.

  • Jeffrey Rubin

Melting Point of Aluminum and Why It Matters

Understand the melting point of aluminum, why it matters in fabrication, and how it influences alloy choice, tubing performance, and material handling.

  • Jeffrey Rubin

Aluminum vs Steel Tubing

Compare aluminum vs steel tubing by strength, weight, corrosion resistance, and cost to help fabricators choose the right material for light-duty applications.

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Why Custom Aluminum Tubing Is Right for your New Product

Why Custom Aluminum Tubing Is Right for your New Product

Aluminum’s combination of strength, durability, portability, and versatility makes it an ideal material for a wide range of applications. Testrite's wide range of existing parts, tooling, and know how make it easy to move from idea to prototype in days not months. Aluminum tubing may provide exactly what you need to make your new product a success, and this article will walk you through the key reasons why aluminum tubing is a great choice.

How to build your own Swedge and Spring Button Aluminum Tube

How to build your own Swedge and Spring Button Aluminum Tube

New! Buy Swedge and Spring Button tubes and build your own 1" Diameter aluminum tube assembly or your own 1.25" Diameter Aluminum Pole. Ends are reduced to enable one end to fit inside the next tube.

Top 5 Aluminum Extrusions for Scene Design, Millwork and Exh...

Top 5 Aluminum Extrusions for Scene Design, Millwork and Exhibit Builders
Where to buy SEG Extrusions: 10 Key Factors

Where to buy SEG Extrusions: 10 Key Factors

Learn the 10 key factors to look for when choosing an SEG Extrusion source from the industry leaders in Silicon Edge Graphic Frame Fabrication.
.058" Drawn Aluminum Tubing Nested

Benefits .058" Wall for Telescopic Tubing Applications

Learn about .058" Drawn aluminum tubing, what it's good for, how it compares to thin wall .038" Drawn aluminum tubing, and see it in action in our latest video which accompanies the blog.
Benefits of Custom Aluminum Telescopic Tubing Assemblies

Benefits of Custom Aluminum Telescopic Tubing Assemblies

Custom telescopic aluminum tubes are adjustable, lightweight, durable, portable, easy to assembly and pack, versatile, cost effective, relatively corrosion resistant, attractive, and recyclable. Read our latest blog to learn more!