Data Center Aluminum Extrusions — Cable Tray, Containment & Rack Frames

Custom and stock aluminum extrusions for hyperscale and colocation data centers. Cable tray, hot/cold aisle containment, server rack frames, ladder tray, and white-space infrastructure.

Data Center Aluminum Systems — USA architectural aluminum supplier
6063-T6 alloy
Mill & black anodize
Hyperscale ready
OEM volume programs
Overview

Cable tray, containment & rack frame extrusions for hyperscale.

Hyperscale data center construction is consuming aluminum extrusion at a pace the industry has never seen. Aluminum Ave supplies cable tray, ladder tray, hot/cold aisle containment framing, server rack profiles, and overhead bus bar housings for the colocation and hyperscale buildout — directly to general contractors, MEP design-build firms, and white-space integrators across the U.S.

Aluminum is the structural choice for data center white space because it is non-magnetic (critical near sensitive equipment), corrosion resistant (zero rust to drop into a server), lightweight (one third the weight of steel for the same load), and fast to install (no welding required). Our cable trays and containment systems install with bolt-together hardware, dramatically compressing GC schedules during a build-out where every day to RFS (ready-for-service) has measurable revenue impact.

Cable tray and ladder tray are our highest-volume data center products. Standard widths from 6" to 36" ship from stock; custom widths, depths, and rung spacings are quoted in 24 hours. We finish in mill, clear anodize, and black anodize for the visual aesthetic many hyperscale clients now require in their reference architecture.

Aisle containment framing — including end-of-row sliding doors, overhead transparent ceiling panels, and curtain-mount headers — is built from a custom extrusion family that snaps into 19" and 23" standard rack pitch. We integrate with all major rack OEMs and supply directly to containment system OEMs running scheduled releases.

For server rack OEMs, we run dedicated tooling for proprietary cabinet and frame profiles. Production scales from prototype runs to 100,000+ unit annual programs with full kitting, packaging, and dropship to your contract manufacturer.

Overhead busway housings, ATS enclosures, and PDU brackets round out our data center product line. If you're spec'ing or sourcing aluminum into a hyperscale or colo project, send drawings — we'll quote inside one business day with hyperscale-grade lead times.

Key Features

  • Cable tray and ladder tray in stock 6" to 36" widths
  • Hot/cold aisle containment framing for 19" and 23" pitch
  • Custom server rack and cabinet extrusion programs
  • Mill, clear anodize, and black anodize finishes
  • OEM scheduled-release production with VMI
  • Non-magnetic, corrosion-resistant, no-weld bolt-together installation

Technical Specifications

Alloys6063-T5, 6063-T6, 6005A-T6
Tray widths6", 9", 12", 18", 24", 30", 36"
Tray finishMill / clear anodize / black anodize
Standard lengths10 ft, 12 ft, 20 ft
Load ratingNEMA VE 1 standard span / load classes
Lead timeStock 1–2 weeks · Custom 4–8 weeks

Finish Options

Mill finishClear anodizedBlack anodizedAAMA 2604 powder coatCustom OEM color

Applications

Common construction use cases where U.S. contractors specify data center.

  • Hyperscale white-space cable management
  • Colocation aisle containment systems
  • Server rack and cabinet OEM production
  • Overhead busway and PDU support
  • Edge data center prefab modules
  • Crypto and HPC mining infrastructure

Installation Overview

Cable tray ships in standard 10 ft and 20 ft sections with bolt-together splice plates and a full hardware kit. No welding, no field cutting on standard runs.

Containment systems ship as panelized bays with pre-assembled door hardware, cut-to-fit sweeps, and elevation-tagged install drawings.

Systems & Sub-Categories

Configurations within Data Center.

12.01

Cable Tray & Ladder Tray

Aluminum cable management trays in standard and custom widths for high-density routing.

12.02

Hot/Cold Aisle Containment

Extruded framing systems for aisle containment doors, ceilings, and end-of-row panels.

12.03

Server Rack Frames

Custom rack and cabinet extrusions for OEM server rack manufacturers.

12.04

Overhead Bus Bar Housings

Extruded housings and supports for overhead busway and high-density power distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

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