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As the most abundant material on Earth, Aluminium is a popular choice for manufacturers across a number of sectors due to its low cost and many beneficial properties. Aluminium is a corrosion resistant, light weight material, available in both pure and alloyed forms in a wide range of finishes. Among its other key benefits are strength, electrical conductivity, ease of formability and recyclability.
1050 / AW-1050 / A91050
1050A / AW-1050A / A91050A
1060 / AW-1060 / A91060
1070 / AW-1070 / A91070
1070A / AW-1070A / A91070A
1100 / AW-1100 / A91100
1145 / AW-1145 / A91145
1200 / AW-1200 / A91200
1230 / AW-1230/ A91230
1235 / AW-1235 / A91235
1350 / AW-1350 / A1350
1370 / AW-1370 / A91370
2024 / AW-2024 / A92024
3003 / AW-3003 / A93003
3004 / AW-3004 / A93004
3103 / AW-3103 / A93103
3104 / AW-3104 / A93104
5005 / AW-5005 / A95005
5050 / AW-5050 / A95050
5052 / AW-5052 / A95052
5251 / AW-5251 / A95251
5754 / AW-5754 / A95754
5019 / AW-5019 / A95019
5056 / AW-5056 / A95056
5556A / AW-5556A / A95556A
6061 / AW-6061 / A96061
6082 / AW-6082 / A96082
6063 / AW-6063 / A9603
6060 / AW-6060 / A96060
7072 / AW-7072 / A97072
Aluminium is the third most abundant resource on the planet. It is used widely across many manufacturing sectors due to the ease of machining and forming, requiring low energy input making it highly cost efficient. Consequently it is ideal for extrusion work, milling, drilling, cutting, punching and bending in large or small volumes.
Though commonly found within the Construction industry, the physical properties of Aluminium and its alloys, make it an essential material for Aerospace Automotive and Transport sectors. These Alloys also offer significant environmental advantages with zero toxicity and ease of recycling without changing its integral properties. The low cost in conjunction with material availability, beneficial physical properties and ease of formability makes it an ideal choice for large volume production. This has made it a popular choice for beverage packaging, but also has wider use within Food and beverage production.
Aluminium is a lightweight, soft ductile metal with nonmagnetic and corrosion resistant properties. Furthermore, it has approximately a third of the density of steel, but this does not impact its strength. It is also more durable at lower temperatures and unlike Steels will not become brittle, but actually becomes stronger at low temperatures. However, when heated above 100°C, this can affect strength.
Alloys are available in a range of surface finishes, ranging from dull to reflective, making these alloys ideal for decorative features and metal products.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINIUM ALLOYS | |||||||||||||
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ALLOY NUMBER | EURO NAME | ASTM NAME | TYPICAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION % | ||||||||||
UNS | Al (min) | Cr | Cu | Fe | Mg | Mn | Si | Ti | V | Zn | Others | ||
1000 SERIES (PURE) | |||||||||||||
1050 | AW-1050 | A91050 | Balance | - | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.25 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.05 | - |
1050A | AW-1050A | A91050A | 99.5 | - | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.25 | 0.05 | - | 0.07 | 0.03 |
1060 | AW-1060 | A91060 | 99.6 | - | 0.05 | 0.35 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.25 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
1070 | AW-1070 | A91070 | 99.7 | - | 0.04 | 0.25 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.2 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
1070A | AW-1070A | A91070A | 99.7 | - | 0.03 | 0.25 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.2 | 0.03 | - | 0.07 | 0.03 |
1100 | AW-1100 | A91100 | 99 | - | 0.05 - 0.20 | Si+Fe: 0.95 | - | 0.05 | Si+Fe: 0.95 | - | - | 0.1 | Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
1145 | AW-1145 | A91145 | 99.45 | - | 0.05 | Si+Fe | - | 0.05 | 0.55 | - | - | - | 0.03 |
1200 | AW-1200 | A91200 | 99 | - | 0.05 | Si+Fe: 1.00 | - | 0.05 | Si+Fe: 1.00 | 0.05 | - | 0.1 | Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
1230 | AW-1230 | A91230 | 99.3 | - | 0.1 | Si+Fe | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.7 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 0.03 |
1235 | AW-1235 | A91235 | 99.35 | - | 0.05 | Si + Fe: 0.65 | 0.05 | 0.05 | Si + Fe: 0.65 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.1 | Others (each): 0.03 |
1350 | AW-1350 | A91350 | 99.5 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.4 | - | 0.01 | 0.1 | V + Ti: 0.02 | V + Ti: 0.02 | 0.05 | Ga: 0.03 B: 0.05 Others (each): 0.03 Others (total): 0.1 |
1350 | AW-1350 | A91350 | Available on Request | ||||||||||
1370 | AW-1370 | A91370 | Available on Request | ||||||||||
2000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH COPPER) | |||||||||||||
2024 | AW-2024 | A92024 | Balance | 0.1 | 3.8 - 4.9 | 0.5 | 1.2 - 1.8 | 0.3 - 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.15 | - | 0.25 | Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
3000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH MANGANESE) | |||||||||||||
3003 | AW-3003 | A93003 | Balance | - | 0.05 - 0.20 | 0.7 | - | 1.0 - 1.5 | 0.6 | - | - | 0.1 | Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
3004 | AW-3004 | A93004 | Balance | - | 0.25 | 0.7 | 0.8 - 1.3 | 1.0 - 1.5 | 0.3 | - | - | 0.25 | Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
3103 | AW-3103 | A93103 | Balance | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.9 - 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | - | 0.2 | Zr + Ti: 0.1 Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
3104 | AW-3104 | A93104 | Balance | - | 0.05 - 0.25 | 0.8 | 0.8 - 1.3 | 0.8 - 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.05 | 0.25 | Ga: 0.05 Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
4000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH SILICON) | |||||||||||||
Available on Request | |||||||||||||
5000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH MAGNESIUM) | |||||||||||||
5005 | AW-5005 | A95005 | Balance | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 - 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | - | - | 0.25 | Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
5019 | AW-5019 | A95019 | Available on Request | ||||||||||
5050 | AW-5050 | A95050 | Balance | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.1 - 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.4 | - | - | 0.25 | Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
5052 | AW-5052 | A95052 | Balance | 0.15 - 0.35 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.2 - 2.8 | 0.1 | 0.25 | - | - | 0.1 | Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
5056 | AW-5056 | A95056 | Available on Request | ||||||||||
5251 | AW-5251 | A95251 | Balance | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.5 | 1.7 - 2.4 | 0.10 - 0.50 | 0.4 | 0.15 | - | 0.15 | Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
5556A | AW-5556A | A95556A | Available on Request | ||||||||||
5754 | AW-5754 | A95754 | Balance | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.6 - 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.15 | - | 0.2 | Mn + Cr: 0.10 - 0.60 Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
6000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH MAGNESIUM & SILICON) | |||||||||||||
6061 | AW-6061 | A96061 | Balance | 0.04 - 0.35 | 0.15 - 0.40 | 0.7 | 0.8 - 1.2 | 0.15 | 0.4 - 0.8 | 0.15 | - | 0.25 | Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
6060 | AW-6060 | A96060 | Balance | <0.05 | <0.1 | 0.1-0.3 | 0.35-0.6 | <0.1 | 0.3-0.6 | <0.1 | - | <0.15 | - |
6063 | AW-6063 | A96063 | Balance | <0.1 | <0.1 | <0.35 | 0.45-0.9 | <0.1 | 0.2-0.6 | <0.1 | - | - | - |
6082 | AW-6082 | A96082 | Balance | 0.25 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 - 1.2 | 0.4 - 1.0 | 0.7 - 1.3 | 0.1 | - | 0.2 | Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
7000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH ZINC) | |||||||||||||
7072 | W-7072 | A97072 | Balance | - | 0.1 | Si + Fe: 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | Si + Fe: 0.7 | - | - | 0.8 - 1.3 | Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
8000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH OTHER) | |||||||||||||
8011 | AW-8011 | A98011 | 97.3 - 98.9 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 0.60 - 1.00 | 0.05 | 0.2 | 0.50 - 0.90 | 0.08 | - | 0.1 | 0.05 |
8111 | AW-8111 | A9811 | Balance | 0.05 | 0.1 | 0.4 - 1.0 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 0.3 - 1.1 | 0.08 | - | 0.1 | Others (each): 0.05 Others (total): 0.15 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINIUM ALLOYS | |||||||
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ALLOY NUMBER | EURO NAME | ASTM NAME | Proof Strength 0.2% Min (N/mm2) | Tensile Strength | Elong. % Min. (50mm Gauge Length) | Hardness Max (VPN) | Tempers Available |
UNS | |||||||
1000 SERIES (PURE) | |||||||
1050 | AW-1050 | A91050 | Mechanical Properties available on request | ||||
1050A | AW-1050A | A91050A | 20 min | 65-95 | 20 min | 20HBW | 0, H111, H112, H12, H14, H16, H18, H19, H22, H24, H26, H28 |
1060 | AW-1060 | A91060 | Mechanical Properties available on request | ||||
1070 | AW-1070 | A91070 | Mechanical Properties available on request | ||||
1070A | AW-1070A | A91070A | 15 min | 60-90 | 23 min | 18HBW | 0, H111, H112, H12, H14, H16, H18, H22, H24, H26 |
1100 | AW-1100 | A91100 | Mechanical Properties available on request | ||||
1145 | AW-1145 | A91145 | Mechanical Properties available on request | ||||
1200 | AW-1200 | A91200 | 25 min | 75-105 | 19 min | 23HBW | 0, H111, H112, H12, H14, H16, H18, H19, H22, H24, H26 |
1230 | AW-1230 | A91230 | Mechanical Properties available on request | ||||
1235 | AW-1235 | A91235 | Mechanical Properties available on request | ||||
1350 | AW-1350 | A91350 | 20 min | 65-95 | 20 min | 20HBW | 0, H111, H112, H12, H14, H16, H18, H19, H22, H24, H26, H28 |
1350 | AW-1350 | A91350 | Wire Grade Only | ||||
1370 | AW-1370 | A91370 | Wire Grade Only | ||||
2000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH COPPER) | |||||||
2024 | AW-2024 | A92024 | 140 max | 220 max | 12 min | 55HBW | 0, T4, T3, T351, T42, T8, T851, T62 |
3000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH MANGANESE) | |||||||
3003 | AW-3003 | A93003 | 35 min | 95-135 | 15 min | 28HBW | 0, H111, H112, H12, H14, H16, H18, H19, H22, H24, H26, H28 |
3004 | AW-3004 | A93004 | 60 min | 155-200 | 13 min | 45HBW | 0, H111, H12, H14, H16, H18, H19, H22, H24, H26, H28, H32, H34, H36, H38 |
3103 | AW-3103 | A93103 | 35 min | 90-130 | 17 min | 27HBW | 0, H111, H112, H12, H14, H16, H18, H19, H22, H24, H26, H28 |
3104 | AW-3104 | A93104 | Mechanical Properties available on request | ||||
4000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH SILICON) | |||||||
Available on Request | |||||||
5000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH MAGNESIUM) | |||||||
5005 | AW-5005 | A95005 | 35 min | 100-145 | 15 min | 29HBW | 0, H111, H112, H12, H14, H16, H18, H19, H22, H24, H26, H28, H32, H34, H36, H38 |
5019 | AW-5019 | A95019 | Wire Grade Only | ||||
5050 | AW-5050 | A95050 | 45 min | 130-170 | 16 min | 36HBW | 0, H111, H112, H12, H14, H16, H18, H22, H24, H26, H28, H32, H34, H36, H38 |
5052 | AW-5052 | A95052 | 65 min | 170-215 | 12 min | 47HBW | 0, H111, H112, H12, H14, H16, H18, H22, H24, H26, H28, H32, H34, H36, H38 |
5056 | AW-5056 | A95056 | Wire Grade Only | ||||
5251 | AW-5251 | A95251 | 60 min | 160-200 | 13 min | 44HBW | 0, H111, H12, H14, H16, H18, H22, H24, H26, H28, H32, H34, H36, H38 |
5556A | AW-5556A | A95556A | Wire Grade Only | ||||
5754 | AW-5754 | A95754 | 80 min | 190-240 | 12 min | 52HBW | 0, H111, H112, H12, H14, H16, H18, H22, H24, H26, H28, H32, H34, H36, H38 |
6000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH MAGNESIUM & SILICON) | |||||||
6061 | AW-6061 | A96061 | 85 max | 150 max | 14 min | 40HBW | 0, T4, T451, T42, T6,T651, T62 |
6082 | AW-6082 | A96082 | 85 max | 150 max | 14 min | 40HBW | 0, T4, T451, T42, T6,T651, T62, T61, T6151 |
6060 | AW-6060 | A96060 | Wire Grade Only | ||||
6063 | AW-6063 | A96063 | Wire Grade Only | ||||
7000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH ZINC) | |||||||
7072 | W-7072 | A97072 | Mechanical Properties available on request | ||||
8000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH OTHER) | |||||||
8011 | AW-8011 | A98011 | Mechanical Properties available on request | ||||
8111 | AW-8111 | A9811 | Mechanical Properties available on request |
ALUMINIUM ALLOY CHARACTERISTICS AND APPLICATIONS | |||||
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ALLOY NUMBER | EURO NAME | ASTM NAME | Key Features | Key Markets | Applications |
UNS | |||||
1000 SERIES (PURE) | |||||
1050 | AW-1050 | A91050 | 1050 is a commercially pure Aluminium, which offers high electrical and thermal conductivity alongside excellent corrosion resistance and workability. It is commonly used in the electrical and chemical industries. It has low mechanical strength compared to more significantly alloyed metals. It can be strengthened by cold working, but not by heat treatment. It is the most commonly used Aluminium for general sheet metal work where strength is not essential. | Electrical, Chemical, Universal | Drawn Tube, Chemical Process Plant Equipment, Heat Sinks, General Sheet Metal Work |
1050A | AW-1050A | A91050A | 1050A provides excellent cold formability, corrosion resistance, very good anodising capability and is easily joined, making it a popular choice for a number of applications. Its reflective aesthetic qualities make it ideally suited for decorative applications. The Chemical composition is similar to Grade 1050, with the addition of Vanadium. | Chemical, Automotive, Food & Beverage, Architectural, Pharmaceutical, Marine, Universal | Chemical Process Plant Equipment, Radiator Tubes, Heat Exchangers, Kitchenware, Packaging, Pyrotechnic Powder, Architecture Fittings, Reflectors, Cable Sheathing, Automotive Trim, Vessels, Piping, General Sheet Metal Work |
1060 | AW-1060 | A91060 | Grade 1060 is very similar to 1050 aluminium alloy, with the difference coming down to 0.1% aluminium by weight. Like other grades in the 1000 series, it has a relatively low mechanical strength, but is noted for having high electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, excellent welding characteristics and formability. It cannot be hardened by heat treatment. | Electrical, Chemical, Transport, Universal | Universal, Chemical Equipment, Railroad Cars |
1070 | AW-1070 | A91070 | Like other alloys in the 1000 series, Grade 1070 is highly resistant to chemical corrosion and has good crack resistance, with a low mechanical strength. It is an excellent brazing alloy and is used for joining other alloys in the 1000 series. | Electrical, Chemical, Construction, Food, Transport, Communication, Universal | General Industrial Components, Electrical Boxes, Heat Exchangers, Construction Materials, Communication Cables, Refrigeration Cabinets |
1070A | AW-1070A | A91070A | Grade 1070A, is similar to Grade 1070, with a variation in the Copper and Zinc content, and no Vanadium. This grade has very good corrosion resistance and workability, high thermal and electrical conductivity. It also offers an attractive appearance with high reflectivity, making in suitable for decorative anodising. As with other 1000 series alloys, it has low mechanical strength. | Chemical, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Packaging, Architectural | Packaging, Heat Exchangers, Insulation Foils, Kitchenware, Chemical and Food Industry Equipment, Automotive Trim, Reflectors, Architecture Fittings, Piping |
1100 | AW-1100 | A91100 | Grade 1100 is a low strength aluminium alloy with excellent corrosion resistance, high electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity. This grade is best used for welding, brazing and soldering but has poor machinability. It is soft and ductile so is ideal for applications that require intricate forming. Its attractive finishing capabilities make it a great choice for decorative purposes. It can be strengthened by cold working, but not by heat treatment. | Universal, Chemical, Automotive, Food & Beverage, Decorative | General Sheet Metal Work, Spinning, Holloware, Food Handling and Storage, Chemical Storage, Processing Equipment, Reflectors, Kitchenware, Heat Exchanger, Dials and Name Plates, Decorative Parts, Giftware, Rivets |
1145 | AW-1145 | A91145 | Grade 1145 offers high thermal and electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance. It has good forming and welding capabilities, though is more difficult to machine than most of other aluminium alloys. It is a non-heat treatable alloy but can be strengthened by cold working. | Universal | Sheet, Plate, Foil |
1200 | AW-1200 | A91200 | Grade 1200 has very good corrosion resistance and workability, with a high thermal conductivity and reflectivity, although this is lower than the more popular Grade 1050A. Grade 1200 also has very good weldability, and comparatively offers slightly higher strength than 1050A. | Universal | Universal Sheet Metal Work, Spinning, Holloware |
1230 | AW-1230 | A91230 | Grade1230 offers good corrosion resistance. It can be manufactured into semi-finished or finished products using methods such as forging, welding, rolling, and casting. | Universal | General Sheet Metal Work |
1235 | AW-1235 | A91235 | Grade1235 offers good corrosion resistance and high thermal and electrical conductivity. Like others in the 1000 series, it has good forming abilities, but low mechanical strength. It is a non-heat treatable alloy but can be strengthened by cold working. | Universal | General Sheet Metal Work |
1350 | AW-1350 | A91350 | Grade 1350 has excellent formability and corrosion resistance. It is the alloy of choice for electrical conductors and for applications where strength is not as important as economics. Grade1350 has a tighter chemistry specification and is therefore often used in place of Grade1050A. | Electrical, Universal | Electrical Conductors, Pins, Rods, Rivets, Wire Form and Clips |
1350 | AW-1350 | A91350 | Available by request | Available by request | Available by request |
1370 | AW-1370 | A91370 | Available by request | Available by request | Available by request |
2000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH COPPER) | |||||
2024 | AW-2024 | A92024 | Grade 2024 is a heat treatable alloy, which provides excellent toughness at moderately high strength levels, good fatigue resistance, and improved fracture toughness. It also offers very good machining characteristics. Its strength is slightly higher than 2014(A) and 2017A.Suitable for welding only by resistance welding. | Universal, Aerospace, Defence, Engineering, Transport | Commercial and Military Aircraft, Aircraft Structures and Components, General Sheet Metal Work, Machinery, Military Equipment, Vehicle Parts, Structural Applications, Rivets |
3000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH MANGANESE) | |||||
3003 | AW-3003 | A93003 | Grade 3003 is a medium strength alloy with very good corrosion resistance and workability. Its excellent mechanical properties have led wide use throughout industry sectors. It has improved mechanical properties when compared with 1000 series alloys and is 20% stronger than 1100. | Universal, Chemical, Food & Beverage, Decorative | Heat Exchangers, Storage Tanks, Chemical Equipment, Kitchenware and Utensils, Decorative Trim, Roofing and Siding Materials |
3004 | AW-3004 | A93004 | Grade 3004 is similar to the 3003 alloy, except for the addition of approximately 1% magnesium. It offers moderate strength, good workability, and good corrosion resistance, making it good general-purpose alloy. It is a non-heat treatable alloy but can be strengthened by cold working, to produce tempers with a higher strength but a lower ductility. The additional 1% magnesium in grade 3004, contributes in solid solution strengthening, allowing it to be made thinner. This has made it a popular choice for beverage cans and general can stock, replacing its predecessor Grade 3003. | Universal, Food & Beverage, Transport | General Sheet Metal Work, Beverage Cans, Storage Tanks, Pressure Vessels, Vehicle Parts |
3103 | AW-3103 | A93103 | Grade 3103 is medium strength alloy with good corrosion resistance and very good weldability. It is considered a good general-purpose alloy, with properties that are very close to Grade 3003. | Universal | General Sheet Metal Work |
3104 | AW-3104 | A93104 | Grade 3104 like others in the 3000 series is a good general purpose alloy, with medium strength and good corrosion resistance. | Universal, Transport | General Sheet Metal Work, Storage Tanks, Pressure Vessels, Vehicle Parts |
4000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH SILICON) | |||||
Available by Request | |||||
5000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH MAGNESIUM) | |||||
5005 | AW-5005 | A95005 | Grade 5005 has good corrosion resistance and is hardenable to a significant degree by cold working, enabling a series of “H” tempers. However this remains inferior to the high strengths of corresponding tempers in other alloys such as 5052 or 5083. Tempers H116 and H321 can be used in fresh and saltwater. | Chemical, Decorative, Architectural, Construction, Marine, Food Domestic, Electrical, Appliances | roofing and siding materials, chemical and food processing, utensils, storage tanks, domestic appliances, cladding, decorative items, electrical conductors, signage, hvac equipment, packaging, general sheet metal work |
5019 | AW-5019 | A95019 | Available by request | ||
5050 | AW-5050 | A95050 | Grade 5050 has very good corrosion resistance and good workability properties. It is a non-heat treatable alloy but can be strengthened by cold working. In the annealed condition, it offers fair machinability but is improved by cold working. When machining, it is advisable to use proper lubricants. | Domestic Appliances, Construction, Automotive | refrigerator trim, coiled tubes, construction materials |
5052 | AW-5052 | A95052 | Grade 5052 is a high strength alloy with very good resistance to corrosion, especially in marine environments. It has a medium to high fatigue strength, making it suitable for applications that are subject to excessive vibrations. With good weldability and formability characteristics, the alloy can be used in a wide range of applications. It is a non-heat treatable alloy but can be strengthened by cold working. In the annealed condition, it is stronger than Grades 1100 and 3003. | Marine, Architectural, Transport, Food & Beverage, Domestic Appliances, Automotive | marine components, pressure vessels, treadplate, transportation parts, heavy duty utensils, food processing, hydraulic systems, fuel tanks, containers, domestic appliances, chemical equipment, architecture fittings, signage |
5056 | AW-5056 | A95056 | Available by request | ||
5251 | AW-5251 | A95251 | Grade 5251 is suitable for general sheet metal work where higher mechanical properties are required together with a degree of formability. It has a higher strength and extra hardness over pure aluminium grades, which allows for improved machinability. It is a non-heat treatable alloy, but can be strengthened by cold working. | Chemical, Universal, Marine, Pharmaceutical, Architectural, Packaging, Domestic Appliances | marine components, heat exchangers, higher strength sheet metal work, packaging, panelling, welded structures, cabinets, domestic appliances, pressure vessels |
5556A | AW-5556A | A95556A | Available by request | ||
5754 | AW-5754 | A95754 | Grade 5754 has excellent weldability and very good workability, with has higher strength properties compared to Grade 5251. It is a popular choice for corrosive environments as it offers extremely good resistance to both seawater corrosion and chemical corrosion. | Marine, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Nuclear, Food, Automotive | shipbuilding, food processing, treadplate, vehicle bodies, fishing industry equipment, welded chemical and nuclear structures |
6000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH MAGNESIUM & SILICON) | |||||
6061 | AW-6061 | A96061 | Grade 6061 is a medium to high strength with very good corrosion resistance and medium fatigue strength. It is heat-treatable and considered to be the most versatile of the heat-treatable alloys. It is commonly used in heavy duty structures. In the annealed condition, it offers excellent weldability and formability, and is readily disposed to furnace brazing. | Marine, Aerospace, Transport, Construction, Energy | shipbuilding, motorboats, aircraft structures, vehicle bodies, pylons and towers, railroad cars, vehicle bodies, bridges, piping, pylons, transportation parts, boilers, rivets |
6060 | AW-6060 | A96060 | Available by request | ||
6063 | AW-6063 | A96063 | Available by request | ||
6082 | AW-6082 | A96082 | Grade 6082 has the highest strength of all the 6000 series alloys, offering excellent corrosion resistance and good machinability and medium high fatigue strength. 6082 is considered a structural alloy, and is commonly used in high stressed applications, such as trusses, cranes and bridges. It has replaced 6061 in many applications. The extruded finish is not as smooth and therefore not as aesthetically pleasing as other alloys in the 6000 series. It can be heat treated or cold formed. | Marine, Transport, Energy, Defence, Construction, Food & Beverage | roofing and siding materials, heavy duty structures in railroad cars, vehicle bodies, shipbuilding, offshore, bridges, military, bicycles, boilers, flanges, hydraulic systems, mining equipment, pylons and towers, motorboats, nuclear technology, piping, rivets |
7000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH ZINC) | |||||
7072 | AW-7072 | A97072 | Grade 7072 is used for high-strength structures, primarily in aircraft, as it offers exceptionally high mechanical strength and is machinable and work hardenable. Whilst it is still a versatile alloy, it has poor corrosion resistance compared to other Aluminium alloys. This grade is also use for cladding other Aluminium alloys. This grade is distinct from other 7000 series alloys, which are alloyed with magnesium for strengthening. | Aerospace, Decorative, Marine | storage, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, decorative items, golf heads, tooling, jigs, machinery, high-end aluminium bike frame. |
8000 SERIES (ALLOYED WITH OTHER) | |||||
8011 | AW-8011 | A98011 | 8000 series alloys have high formability, with deep drawing formability standing out the most. Additional alloying elements include Iron, nickel, which are used to increase strength without significant loss in electrical conductivity. Like other Aluminium alloys, it offers excellent corrosion resistance. | Aerospace, Marine, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Packaging, Decorative | heat exchangers, packaging, vehicles, shipbuilding, insulation materials, decorative items |
8111 | AW-8111 | A9811 | 8000 series alloys have high formability, with deep drawing formability standing out the most. Additional alloying elements include Iron, nickel, which are used to increase strength without significant loss in electrical conductivity. Like other Aluminium alloys, it offers excellent corrosion resistance. | Aerospace, Marine, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Packaging, Decorative | heat exchangers, packaging, vehicles, shipbuilding, insulation materials, decorative items |
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