Aluminium Curtain Wall Panel – Structural Facade Cladding | Shengxin

Aluminium Curtain Wall Panels are the defining element of the modern commercial facade. Unlike a window, which is set into a wall, a curtain wall is a non-structural outer covering that hangs from the building frame — it carries only its own weight and the wind load, while the building's structural frame carries everything else. This distinction is what allows curtain walls to span entire elevations in glass and metal, creating the seamless, lightweight appearance that defines contemporary high-rise architecture. Our panels and profiles form the complete system: mullions that span floor-to-floor, transoms that tie the grid together, spandrel panels that close the gaps between vision glass, and the pressure plates and cover caps that hold it all in place.

The engineering challenge of a curtain wall panel is managing movement. A tall facade must accommodate wind deflection, thermal expansion of the aluminium, building sway, and seismic drift — all without cracking glass, leaking water, or losing its weather seal. Our systems address this with slotted connections, pressure-equalised drainage channels, and gaskets engineered to maintain contact through movement cycles. The profiles are extruded from 6063-T5 and 6061-T6 aluminium, with the structural mullions produced on our 5,500-ton press to provide the moment of inertia required for floor-to-floor spans under design wind loads. Aluminium spandrel panels can be insulated and finished to match the vision glass or to create a contrasting banded effect.

Shengxin has over 30 years of aluminium extrusion expertise and manufactures curtain wall profiles and panels entirely in-house, from die design to final PVDF coating. The structural mullions, transoms, pressure plates and cover caps that make up the system are all drawn from our curtain wall profile range, produced on our 5,500-ton press to the Ix/Iy requirements of each project. We provide full structural data, thermal simulation reports, and submittal documentation for facade engineers.

Features & Benefits

• Complete structural system: Mullions, transoms, spandrel panels, pressure plates, and cover caps are designed as a matched set, ensuring dimensional compatibility and reliable structural performance.
• Floor-to-floor spanning capability: Deep mullion sections up to 250 mm provide the moment of inertia needed to span 3.5–4.5 metres under wind loads up to 3.0 kPa and beyond.
• Pressure-equalised drainage: Integrated drainage channels and chambers manage rainwater across the entire facade network, protecting the building interior and glass edge seals.
• Thermal movement management: Slotted connections and gaskets accommodate expansion, contraction, and building sway without compromising weather tightness.
• Architectural finish quality: PVDF coating to AAMA 2605, powder coating to AAMA 2604, and anodizing to Qualanod standards, all applied in-house for consistent colour and durability.
• Full structural documentation: Ix/Iy values, section modulus, weight per metre, and AAMA 501.4 test data provided for every profile, supporting facade engineer verification.

Curtain Wall System Components

Each curtain wall project uses these profile and panel types. All are manufactured from 6063-T5 or 6061-T6 aluminium and designed to work together as a system.

All components can be supplied cut-to-length or fully machined with drainage slots, screw ports, and joint cut-outs per fabrication drawings.

Technical Specifications

These curtain wall systems complement our wider aluminum wall panels range, which includes rainscreen cladding, veneer systems, and bespoke facade solutions for every building type. For projects specifying a fluorocarbon finish with maximum colour retention, the same profiles and panels are available with PVDF coating to AAMA 2605.

Applications of Aluminium Curtain Wall Panels

• High-rise commercial towers: The primary application — floor-to-ceiling glass facades with structural mullions spanning 3.5–4.5 metres per floor, maintaining clean vertical sightlines and high natural light transmittance.
• Unitised curtain wall systems: Factory-panelised facade units built with interlocking mullion halves, enabling rapid on-site installation and consistent quality control for tall structures.
• Hotel and residential high-rises: Curtain wall panels combine structural performance with slim profiles, allowing generous glazing while meeting wind load and thermal requirements for occupant comfort.
• Mixed-use podium and tower configurations: The same panel system works for low-rise podium facades and high-rise tower sections, simplifying procurement and ensuring visual consistency across the development.
• Airport terminals and large-span enclosures: Reinforced mullion profiles support the wide spans and high wind exposure typical of transportation buildings and atria.

Customisation & Supply Options

Why Choose Shengxin for Curtain Wall Panels?

Curtain wall engineering demands profiles that are straight, strong, and dimensionally stable over long spans. Shengxin has over 30 years of aluminium manufacturing experience and operates a 5,500-ton press capable of producing the deep mullion sections that structural facades require. We extrude, machine, and finish every profile and panel in-house, giving facade contractors and specifiers a single accountable partner from die design to delivery. Whether the project calls for the structural capacity required for a high-rise facade or the weather resistance of a PVDF coated curtain wall panel, our in-house extrusion and coating lines deliver the performance that specifications demand. With $120 million in assets and exports to 97 countries, we have the capacity and experience to deliver curtain wall projects of any scale.

Aluminium Curtain Wall Panel FAQ

Custom Aluminium Curtain Wall Panel Solutions

If your facade design requires custom mullion depths, unique sightline widths, or bespoke spandrel panel profiles, Shengxin's custom curtain wall extrusion service can design and produce profiles to your exact drawings, delivered ready for fabrication.

How It Works:

1. Send your drawing — 2D PDF/DWG or 3D STEP/IGES file showing the profile geometry and performance requirements.
2. Our engineers review — we assess extrudability, structural performance, and suggest optimisations for fabrication efficiency.
3. Receive a quotation — including die cost, structural data, unit price, and lead time.
4. Approve a sample — we extrude a trial section and send it for your approval.
5. Full production — consistent quality, delivered on schedule with full documentation.

⚠️ Important Note: All panel images and dimensional drawings on this page are for reference only. Final dimensions, structural properties, wind load ratings, and surface finishes will be confirmed based on your approved production drawings and structural calculations. Please contact our engineering team to discuss your specific project requirements before placing an order.

Please note: The production timelines discussed are typical estimates based on smooth design approvals and current scheduling. Actual lead times may be longer if design changes are required, multiple sample iterations are needed, or production capacity is temporarily at high demand. Your dedicated project engineer will provide updated timelines at each stage, and final delivery dates will be confirmed in your order confirmation.