Khalid Al Arabid RT Co LLC · UAE — committed to superior quality and results.
Catalogue 2026
KATCO — Khalid Al Arabid RT Co LLC — is a UAE-based company specialised in aluminium profiles and building materials. We trade in a full range of architectural aluminium extrusions including window and door systems, façades and curtain walls, kitchen series, hand rails, louvers, tubes, angles, channels, plain and chequered aluminium sheets in various thicknesses and sizes.
Our business combines local trading in the UAE with a strong export arm serving international markets.
To supply high-quality aluminium profiles and building materials that support our clients in completing their projects successfully — combining premium products, reliable service, competitive pricing and on-time delivery, both within the UAE and across our export markets.
To be the preferred aluminium and building-materials partner for contractors, fabricators, developers, distributors and agents across the Gulf and Africa — recognised for quality, integrity and long-term partnerships that grow with our clients.
Quality, service and lasting relationships — the same values that have guided our founder throughout his career and that continue to guide KATCO today.
Founder & Owner
KATCO is the result of many years of experience in the aluminium and building-materials industry. Long before establishing KATCO, I founded and partnered in several companies, with a particular focus on the African market — supplying building and industrial materials to fast-growing economies across the continent. That experience is the foundation of what we do today.
In the UAE, KATCO is a well-known and trusted supplier, and we are proud to have delivered aluminium profiles, sheets and complete systems to many local projects. Internationally, our export business remains deeply rooted in Africa, where we maintain joint ventures and long-standing collaborations with distributors, agents and partner companies across multiple countries.
We are committed to quality, service and building lasting relationships — the same values that have guided me throughout my career and that continue to guide KATCO today.
Every KATCO profile is extruded from architectural-grade 6063 or 6061 aluminium. Below: chemical composition and mechanical properties as published in our 2026 catalogue.
| Element | Alloy 6063 | Alloy 6061 |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.45 – 0.90 % | 0.80 – 1.20 % |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.20 – 0.60 % | 0.40 – 0.80 % |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.10 % | 0.04 – 0.35 % |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.10 % | 0.25 % |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.35 % | 0.70 % |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.10 % | 0.15 – 0.40 % |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.10 % | 0.15 % |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.10 % | 0.15 % |
| Other Impurities | 0.05 % | 0.50 % |
| Aluminium | Remainder | Remainder |
| Property | 6063 T4 | 6063 T5 | 6063 T6 | 6061 T5 | 6061 T6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ult. Tensile Strength (N/mm²) | 152 | 150 | 185 | 190 | 280 |
| 0.2% Proof Stress (N/mm²) | 90 | 110 | 160 | 115 | 240 |
| Hardness (Brinell, BHN) | 55 | 55 | 75 | 60 | 90 |
| Ult. Shear Strength (N/mm²) | 105 | 155 | 155 | 205 | 205 |
| Elongation @ 50 mm (%) | 22 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Density (g/cm³) | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (N/mm²) | 67 000 | 67 000 | 67 000 | 69 000 | 69 000 |
| Coeff. Linear Expansion (×10⁻⁶/°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Melting Range (°C) | 600 – 650 | 600 – 650 | 600 – 650 | 580 – 650 | 580 – 650 |
6063-T4: most widely used architectural temper — naturally aged. 6063-T5/T6: artificially aged for greater strength. 6061: structural alloy for higher loads.
Years serving the UAE market
UAE branches (Sharjah HQ, Al Batayeh, Abu Dhabi)
2026 catalogue — every series documented
Long-standing export & joint-venture network
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