# What is the max temperature that aluminum extrusions can be exposed to?

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**Created:** [February 14, 2024, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.vention.io/t/what-is-the-max-temperature-that-aluminum-extrusions-can-be-exposed-to/549 "2024-02-14T21:48:29Z")\
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It is recommended to keep the temperature below 200F (90°C)

Past this point, it starts to change the mechanical properties.

Note that you lose strength about half of it strength by 500F (250°C) …!

![temp yield str](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/uploads/vention2/original/1X/0f8517aa471d66d3317e85edc9274bed7ebc639d.png)