Aluminium Stretcher frames (Stretchers manufactured from Aluminium alloy) has become increasingly popular with artists wanting an extremely robust and resilient frame.
Aluminium Stretcher Specs:
Aluminium Stretcher frames depths are available as 25,50, 75 and 100mm deep. All stretchers are supplied with steel expansion wedges, allowing the frame to be expanded when necessary.
The strength of aluminium allows for the manufacture of large canvases that need to remain on a slender support structure, without possibly bending. Aluminium also finds advantage where artworks will be susceptible to harsh environmental factors, such as moisture or direct sunlight.