Aerofoil 500 Architectural Aluminum Louver (AF500) | Structural & Wind Load Specifications - M-City Aluminum

Engineering Guide: Aerofoil 500 (AF500) Architectural Aluminum Sun Louvers for High Wind-Load Facades

FOSHAN, CHINA — As commercial and public buildings increasingly demand high-performance solar shading that combines modern aesthetics with structural reliability, M-City Aluminum continues to support global architects, facade engineers, and contractors with precision-fabricated architectural aluminum louver systems.

Drawing on 20 years of specialized aluminum fabrication experience, M-City Aluminum provides custom-engineered Aerofoil 500 (AF500) louver blades designed for large-span exterior facades, curtain walls, and sun-shading canopies.

Technical & Structural Section Properties (AF500)

To streamline structural engineering and wind load calculations (FEA) for international projects, our technical team provides verified geometric and mechanical section properties based on standard 6063-T6 architectural-grade aluminum alloy:

• Profile Dimensions (W x H): 500 mm x 90 mm

• Alloy & Temper: Aluminum 6063-T6

• Nominal Wall Thickness: 3.1 mm

• Cross-Sectional Area (A): 4,337.66 mm² (43.38 cm²)

• Theoretical Unit Weight: 11.755 kg/m

• Moment of Inertia – Minor Axis (Ix): 7.35 × 10⁶ mm⁴ (7,350 cm⁴)

• Moment of Inertia – Major Axis (Iy): 7.45 × 10⁷ mm⁴ (74,500 cm⁴)

• Section Modulus – Minor Axis (Zx): 1.63 × 10⁵ mm³ (163 cm³)

• Section Modulus – Major Axis (Zy): 2.98 × 10⁵ mm³ (298 cm³)

Why Specify M-City Aluminum for Custom Facade Louvers?

1. Complete Fabrication & Finishing: Beyond supplying raw profiles, we offer custom CNC cutting, precision end-cap machining, mounting bracket fabrication, and durable exterior surface finishes including PVDF coating (Kynar 500), architectural powder coating (RAL / Pantone custom color matching), and anodizing.

2. Engineering & CAD Support: Our team works directly from your architectural drawings to supply .dwg cross-sections, shop drawings, and span deflection recommendations tailored to local wind codes.

3. Export-Ready Packaging & Global Logistics: With two decades of international project experience across Australia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, every shipment is engineered with heavy-duty protective wrapping and reinforced framing for safe container transit.

Request CAD Files or a Project Quote

Are you specifying large-span aerofoil louvers, decorative perforated screens, or custom aluminum facade panels for an upcoming project? Contact our engineering and export team today to request official CAD cross-section files, finish samples, or a tailored quotation.

• Website: www.mcityaluminum.com

• Email: mcityalu@sina.com