Specification:
| Grade | 1050, 1060, 1100, 3003, 3004, 3105, 5052, 5005, 5083, 6061, 6063, 7075 etc. |
| Thickness | 0.5-10mm |
| Standard | ASTM, GB, JIS, AISI, EN, DIN |
| Width | 900-2000mm |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, SGS, BV |
Aluminum plate/sheet is a flat material made of aluminum, which is widely used in many industries, including construction, aviation, automobile, electronics, packaging, etc. According to the thickness, aluminum plates can generally be divided into aluminum sheets (thinner aluminum plates) and aluminum plates (thicker aluminum plates). Aluminum plates have the characteristics of light weight, corrosion resistance, and strong machinability, and are widely used in various applications. The following is a detailed introduction to aluminum plates/sheets:
Material characteristics
Aluminum plates/sheets are mainly composed of aluminum and a certain amount of alloying elements (such as copper, magnesium, manganese, silicon, zinc, etc.). The alloying process can improve the strength, corrosion resistance and processing properties of aluminum. Common aluminum alloy series are:
1000 series (pure aluminum):
such as 1050 and 1060 aluminum plates, which have excellent corrosion resistance, conductivity and machinability, and are mainly used in electrical equipment, chemical equipment, food packaging and other fields.
2000 series (aluminum-copper alloy):
such as 2024 aluminum plate, which has high strength but poor corrosion resistance, and is often used in aerospace, military and other occasions with high strength requirements.
3000 series (aluminum-manganese alloy):
such as 3003 and 3105 aluminum plates, which have good corrosion resistance and medium strength, are widely used in construction, chemical industry, automobile industry, etc.
5000 series (aluminum-magnesium alloy):
such as 5052 and 5083 aluminum plates, which have excellent corrosion resistance and are especially suitable for marine environment and aviation field.
6000 series (aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy):
such as 6061 and 6063 aluminum plates, which have good strength, corrosion resistance, weldability and machinability, are widely used in construction, machinery, transportation and other fields.
7000 series (aluminum-zinc alloy):
such as 7075 aluminum plates, which have very high strength and are usually used in aerospace and military fields.
The difference between aluminum plate and aluminum sheet
Aluminum Sheet:
usually refers to aluminum plate with a thickness of less than 6mm, which is often used to manufacture various thin products, such as packaging materials, automobile shells, etc.
Aluminum Plate:
Aluminum flat plate with a thickness generally greater than 6mm, which has a stronger load-bearing capacity and is widely used in aviation, machinery manufacturing, construction and other industries.
Application Fields
Aluminum plates/sheets are widely used in multiple industries due to their excellent properties:
Construction industry:
Aluminum plates are often used in building decoration materials such as curtain walls, roofs, window frames, doors, etc., because they are light, beautiful and have strong corrosion resistance.
Automotive industry:
Aluminum plates are used in automotive exterior panels, frames, engine parts, etc., which can reduce the weight of the vehicle, thereby improving fuel efficiency and performance.
Aerospace:
Due to the light weight, high strength and corrosion resistance of aluminum, aluminum plates are widely used in aircraft fuselages, wings, engine parts, etc.
Packaging industry:
Aluminum sheets are often used to manufacture food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, beverage cans, etc., with good sealing and corrosion resistance.
Electronic industry:
Aluminum plates can be used to manufacture radiators, housings, shells, etc., with excellent thermal conductivity and oxidation resistance.
Chemical industry:
Aluminum plates are also often used in the manufacture of chemical equipment, such as reactors, storage tanks, etc., because of their good corrosion resistance.
Advantages of aluminum sheet
Light weight:
The density of aluminum is about one-third lighter than that of steel, which helps to reduce the weight of the structure and is suitable for applications that require high strength and lightness.
Strong corrosion resistance:
The aluminum oxide layer naturally formed by aluminum can effectively prevent further corrosion, making aluminum sheets suitable for various harsh environments.
Recyclability:
Aluminum has good recyclability and meets environmental protection requirements.
Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity:
Suitable for heat dissipation and electrical conductor applications.
Easy processing:
Aluminum materials are easy to process into various shapes and have wide adaptability.
