The goal and role of hardware system in the development of aluminum alloy door and window system

The ultimate goal of developing an aluminum alloy doors and windows system is to create a new, innovative form of doors and windows. This can only be achieved when designers have a clear and comprehensive vision from the beginning. To reach this goal, it's essential for designers to trace back to the fundamental functional requirements and identify patterns that can guide the design process. Only by fully understanding the objectives and design guidelines can a robust and efficient system be developed. As such, the development of door and window systems and the selection or customization of hardware components are closely connected and interdependent. Moreover, key performance aspects such as wind pressure resistance, water tightness, air tightness, thermal insulation, sound insulation, structural deformation, ease of opening and closing, vertical load capacity, and long-term durability all rely heavily on the quality and design of the hardware system. In essence, the hardware system plays a decisive role in determining the overall performance and quality of aluminum doors and windows. As Professor Li Zhiyi, a renowned expert in the door and window industry, once emphasized, “Hardware fittings are not just supporting elements—they are the heart of the entire door and window system.”