PipeMaster is the classic example of building a tool out of frustration and exasperation because no better alternative exists. While repairing boats back in 1995, the owner and maker of PipeMaster was struggling to match up the size of pipes for we […]
Selecting the right partner is critical to the success or failure of your miniature aluminum extrusion. The answers to these important questions will help you make the best possible choice. (more…) […]
Archeologists have uncovered artifacts that suggest the first drums were made from alligator skins around 5500 B.C. in China. The frame drums used today evolved from instruments created by ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians, who stretched animal ski […]
Minalex has been extruding aluminum components for helmet mounts for a top manufacturer of military mounting technology for 25 years. We supply this company with products that can be used for anything mounted to a helmet, such as cameras, binocular […]
You’ve probably seen elegant lighting inside a retail display case or under a fireplace mantle, kitchen cabinets, or granite countertops. Although the fixtures are small and barely noticeable, quite a bit of work goes into creating LED lighting f […]
When Minalex opened in 1965, one of the first products we extruded was an aluminum bar for the brazing process. The client was Hughes-Treitler. More than 50 years later, Hughes-Treitler is still a Minalex customer, and we are still extruding alumin […]
On the surface, an aluminum extrusion project can seem overwhelming and even intimidating for a first timer. As a manufacturer of custom, small-scale aluminum extrusions, one of our most important responsibilities is walking the customer through the […]
Many of the military’s most critical and precise tactical operations occur in rough terrain, where they often encounter unfriendly weather and poor visibility. As such, infantry must be equipped with the best optic sights available to keep soldier […]
One of the greatest priorities for the military is always keeping troops safe. As a result, highly reliable, precision equipment that utilizes the latest technologies is a must. This is especially true regarding mounted telescopic sights (or optic s […]
Minalex, a leading manufacturer of miniature aluminum extrusions, has reached a major milestone, manufacturing its 24,000th custom-designed extrusion. Founded in 1965, the company has its headquarters and production facilities in Whitehouse Station, […]