Aluminium
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Our Aluminium Product Portfolio
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- Aluminium sheets
- Aluminium coils
- Aluminium strips
- Aluminium plates
- Aluminium checker plate
- Aluminium pipes
- Aluminium tubes
- Aluminium bars & rods
- Aluminium profiles
- Color coated aluminium coil
- Perforated aluminium plank
- Aluminium corrugated sheet
- Aluminium corrugated coil
- Aluminium stucco embossed plate
- Aluminium stucco embossed coil
- Aluminium extrusion heat sink
- PE Aluminium panel
- Aluminium circles
- Aluminium discs
- Aluminium checker plates
- Aluminium tread plate
- Aluminium foil
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Aluminium Product Use Cases
Aluminium sheets
Aluminium sheets are used in many areas: in the mechanical engineering industry, in automotive engineering, in aerospace, in shipbuilding, in the manufacture of yachts, aircraft, machines, in hydraulics, in the electrical industry, etc. The different states of the materials can be developed by special thermal and mechanical treatments. Aluminium sheets are characterised by excellent properties for machining and anodising. Aluminium sheets are strong, light, corrosion resistant, heat resistant and mechanically strong.
Colored aluminium coils
Color coated aluminium coils are used in many industries: from architectural buildings and interiors to transport and leisure vehicles.
Aluminium checker plates
Aluminium tread/checker plates are practical, decorative, durable and economical. They are used as coverings, steps, walkways and floors.
Aluminium milled plates
The surface of the plate is finely milled and protected by a special foil. After milling, the thickness, flatness and roughness are measured again. Cast aluminium plates are used for assembly, table tops, prototype parts, components and precision mechanical products for various types, packaging machines, wherever extremely low internal tension and accuracy of work is required.
Aluminium alloy plates
Aluminium alloy plates are cut directly from the block in any size according to customer requirements to special sawmills. The result is the exact plate, with a fine-grained and homogeneous structure without pore parameters and significant strength.
Aluminium pipes & tubes
Aluminium pipes & tubes are an extruded product that is widely used for all types of manufacturing projects where weight and corrosion resistance are important.
Aluminium flat bars
Aluminium flat bars are widely used in today’s industry and construction. Aluminium bars are well machined, have good mechanical properties, are corrosion resistant, durable and require minimal maintenance costs.
Aluminium bars are used as blanks in the transport, engineering, construction, electronics, textile and automotive industries.
Aluminium hexagonal bars
Aluminium hexagonal bars are widely used in today’s industry and construction. Aluminium bars are well machined, have good mechanical properties, are corrosion resistant, durable and require minimal maintenance costs.
Aluminium square bars
Aluminium square bars are widely used in today’s industry and construction. Aluminium bars are well machined, have good mechanical properties, are corrosion resistant, durable and require minimal maintenance costs.
Aluminium round bars
Aluminium round bars are widely used in today’s industry and construction. Aluminium bars are well machined, have good mechanical properties, are corrosion resistant, durable and require minimal maintenance costs.
The advantages of aluminium
Lightweight
Aluminium has a density of about one third that of steel or copper. Its light weight and high strength make it easy to transport and a better option than some other commercial metals. This makes it ideal for aircraft, trucks and other rolling equipment.
Corrosion Resistance
A thin layer of aluminium oxide forms on the surface of aluminium when exposed to air, which gives it high corrosion resistance. Aluminium does not need a coating, neither for protective nor for decorative purposes. If a smooth aluminium surface is not required, various surface finishes are available. Anodising or powder coating offers excellent corrosion resistance and a wide range of colour options. The coatings can be used for indoor or outdoor applications.
Strength under various conditions
Aluminium is normally soft and ductile. Many commercial users require a higher strength than aluminium offers. However, the mechanical properties can be increased by adding alloying elements and tempering to achieve higher tensile strength. Aluminium increases tensile strength and retains toughness when exposed to low temperatures.
Easy to process
Aluminium is ideal for cutting, roll forming, drawing, hammering, forging, bending, cutting and pressing. With the right tools, most aluminium alloys can be processed quickly and easily. It can be easily formed into various shapes such as foil, sheet, bar, tube, etc. Aluminium can be riveted, welded, brazed or soldered.
Heat conductor
Aluminium is an excellent heat conductor, it is about three times more heat-conducting than steel. It is used in many cooking appliances, air conditioners, industrial heat exchangers and car parts.
High reflectivity
Aluminium has excellent reflector qualities, ranging from ultraviolet to infrared and heat radiation. Aluminium has reflective properties that allow roofs to reflect a high percentage of solar heat, keeping the interior cool in summer and insulating against heat loss in winter.
Electrical applications
Aluminium is used in power transmission cables, transformers, busbars and bases of light bulbs. This is possible because aluminium is one of two metals whose electrical conductivity is high enough to be used as an electrical conductor. Aluminium also has no sparking to itself or other non-ferrous metals. Aluminium has non-magnetic properties that are useful for electrical shielding.
Non-toxic
Aluminium is basically non-toxic, so it is used in cookware without any harmful effects. The metal is easy to clean due to its smooth surface, and it also provides a hygienic environment for food processing.
Overview Aluminium Grades
Grade 1050
Is a moderately strong alloy known for its excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility and highly reflective surface. Common applications include lamp reflectors, architectural covers and chemical plant equipment.
Grade 1100
Is a low strength, commercially pure alloy with excellent corrosion resistance and workability. It can be welded, brazed and soldered. Common applications include turning, reflectors and general sheet metal work.
Grade 1200
Is a medium strength, commercially pure alloy with high corrosion resistance and thermal conductivity. Common applications are processing plants, Kitchen appliances and general sheet metal work.
Grade 5005
A moderately strong alloy with very good resistance to climatic corrosion, with good weldability and anodising properties. Common applications are can bodies, furniture, roofing, cladding, signage and anodised parts.
Grade 5052
Is a medium to high-strength alloy, which has very good corrosion resistance to marine and industrial atmosphere, very good weldability and cold formability. Common applications are boats, trucks, boilers and road signs.
Grade 5083
Is the highest strength of non-age hardenable alloys with exceptional performance in extreme environments. It is highly resistant to attack by seawater and industrial chemical environments. Maintains exceptional strength after welding. Common applications include boats, trucks, vehicles and trains.
Grade 6005
Is a medium strength alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. Common applications are formwork, pipes, furniture, ladders and pylons.
Grade 6060
Is a medium strength alloy with very good corrosion resistance, weldability and anodizing properties. It is used for complex profiles. Common applications are architectural windows and doors, geometric shapes, interior fittings and furniture.
Grade 6061
Is a medium to high strength alloy with very good corrosion resistance and weldability. Not suitable for complex profiles. Common applications are trucks, boats, bridges, aerospace and pylons.
Grade 6063
Is a medium strength alloy with good surface finish, high corrosion resistance and weldability. Is generally referred to as an architectural alloy. Is used for complicated profiles. Common applications are architectural windows and doors, shop fittings, railings and geometric shapes.
Grade 6082
Is the highest strength of all 6000 alloys. The surface finish is not as good as 6060 or 6063, but has excellent corrosion resistance and weldability. Common applications are bridges, cranes, shipping and transport.
Grade 6351
Is a high strength alloy with excellent corrosion resistance and weldability.
The choice of aluminium grades is not exhaustive. It is only intended to provide an overview.
Temper of aluminium alloys
The mechanical and technological properties of aluminium alloy products are determined not only by their chemical composition, but also by the manufacturing process and heat treatment. Cold-rolled sheet, for example, is stronger and tougher, but less ductile than a sheet made by hot rolling of the same alloy.
The type of such a technologically determined alloy is called tempering. Thus, tempering of alloys is the result of the whole production process, it corresponds to the resulting structure of the material and represents a series of properties according to the given production and heat treatment method. There are several tempers for aluminium alloys.
There are two designation systems:
a) numerical, b) based on chemical symbols. For wrought aluminium alloys, the designation method used by the Aluminium Association (AA) in Washington, USA, has been adopted in international practice.
The numerical designation consists of: (a) the letters EN, which denote a European standard, (b) the letter AW (Aluminium Wrought), (c) four digits, the first of which is the main alloying element (1xxx-pure aluminium Al 99. 9% or more, 2xxx – copper Cu, 3xxx – manganese Mn, 4xxx – silicon Si, 5xxx – magnesium Mg, 6xxx – magnesium and silicon MgSi, 7xxx – zinc, 8xxx – other elements, 9xxx – unused series, (d) indication of the condition in which the alloys are supplied.
Storage of aluminium
When aluminium is stored for long periods of time, it should be stored vertically indoors in a clean, dry, dust-free environment with good air circulation.
Handling
To avoid surface damage, care must be taken when handling aluminium. Raw material lengths should be interspersed with plastic, pulp or paper to avoid chafing. Sheet metal and long or heavy extruded profiles should be lifted by at least two people. Aluminium must not be pulled or scraped against other hard or sharp surfaces.
Water stains
Is generally a white, powdery substance on the surface of aluminium caused by the trapping of moisture between the surfaces of densely packed aluminium. However, high magnesium alloys are more susceptible to water staining. It is only aesthetic and does not change the mechanical properties of the metal. If the material is delivered wet, it should be wiped off before storage and then left to dry through.
The extent of the stains can be determined by the roughness of the surface. Light stains are even and can be removed by brushing, large stains have a rough surface and must be removed chemically.
Cleaning methods
Several cleaning methods for raw aluminium are listed below in ascending order of hardness.
- Water
- Soap or detergent
- Kerosene, turpentine or turpentine substitute
- Non corrosive chemical cleaner
- Wax-based polish
- Grinding wax
- Abrasive cleaners
Material Temper Definition
| F1 | as fabricated |
| H12 | strain hardened – quarter hard |
| H14 | strain hardened – half hard |
| H111 | annealed, slightly strain hardened during successive operations like tensioning or straightening |
| H112 | slightly strain hardened from working at elevated temperature or cold work-hardened with reduced size |
| H22 | strain hardened and partially annealed – quarter hard |
| H24 | strain hardened and partially annealed – half hard |
| H32 | strain hardened and stabilized – quarter hard |
| H34 | strain hardened and stabilized – half hard |
| H36 | strain hardened and stabilized – three-quarter hard |
| H38 | strain hardened and stabilized – fully hardened |
| T1 | temper after cooling from an elevated temperature shaping process and natural ageing |
| T2 | temper after cooling from an elevated temperature shaping process, cold working and natural ageing |
| T3 | temper after solution annealing, cold working and natural ageing |
| T351 | temper after solution annealing, stress relieving by stretching to an exact size (for sheet metal – permanent deformation 0.5% to 3%, for a plate 1.5% to 3%, for a rolled or cold-finished rod – 1% to 3%, for open-die ring forging and rolled circle – 1% to 5%, and natural ageing. After stretching these products are not straightened. |
| T352 | temper after solution annealing, stress relieving by compressing by permanent deformation from 1% to 5%, and natural ageing |
| T4 | temper after solution annealing and natural ageing |
| T451 | temper after solution annealing, stress relieving by stretching to an exact size (for sheet meta l- permanent deformation 0.5% to 3%, for a plate 1.5% to 3%, for a rolled or cold-finished rod – 1% to 3% for open-die ring forging and rolled circle – 1% to 5%, and natural ageing. After stretching these products are not straightened. |
| T5 | temper after cooling from an elevated temperature shaping process and artificial ageing |
| T6 | temper after solution annealing and artificial ageing |
| T651 | temper after solution annealing, stress relieving by stretching to an exact size (for sheet metal – permanent deformation 0.5% to 3%, for a plate 1.5% to 3%, for a rolled or cold-finished rod – 1% to 3% for open-die ring forging and rolled circle – 1% to 5%, and natural ageing. After stretching these products are not straightened. |
| T7 | temper after solution annealing and artificial overageing |
| T8 | temper after solution annealing, cold working and artificial ageing |