When it comes to aluminum profiles, they have many advantages, such as lightweight, strong plasticity, less prone to rusting, less prone to aging, relatively stable prices, strong reprocessing ability, strong thermal conductivity, and so on. Compared with the commonly used stainless steel and copper materials in existing bathroom hardware, although aluminum occupies a small proportion in bathroom hardware, its development prospects are considerable. We can learn from the development of related industries in this regard. In the automotive industry, the application rate of aluminum alloys is increasing day by day; In building materials doors and windows, aluminum is also widely used; In household appliances, such as rice cookers, aluminum materials, especially aluminum alloy materials, are gradually used. It can be seen that the application range of aluminum materials, especially aluminum alloy materials, is very extensive.

But why cannot aluminum, especially aluminum alloy materials, be widely used in bathroom hardware? The root cause lies in the processing of aluminum materials. As is well known, whether it is a faucet or a shower or other bathroom hardware products, the most important components in the treatment process are the valve and interface. If these two parts are not properly treated, water will flow out. Due to the strong ductility and thermal conductivity of aluminum, it is crucial to maintain sealing in the process treatment of these two parts. If this process cannot be solved, the application of aluminum will be greatly limited. In addition, the treatment of aluminum edges and corners is relatively troublesome, and how to achieve roundness and no burrs is also a major test for aluminum treatment.

At present, some domestic bathroom hardware companies have made bold attempts in the application of aluminum materials, developing a series of aluminum products such as aluminum faucets and aluminum showers. In addition, most bathroom hardware companies are currently able to develop aluminum pendants, aluminum bathroom cabinets, etc., and the application of aluminum has gradually formed a series of products. From the development of the lighting industry in related fields, after solving process difficulties, 'aluminum lighting' has become a widely accepted and beloved category among consumers. Therefore, will aluminum bathroom become a material breakthrough in the bathroom hardware industry, thus forming a new category? The author believes that this is completely possible, but it still requires bathroom hardware companies to work together to improve the technical capabilities of aluminum bathroom products, develop more new products and styles, in order to expand the market cake, share market results, and welcome the next spring of bathroom hardware together.