Durable Aluminum Plate for Construction & Industry

Aluminum Alloy Series: Comprehensive Guide

Aluminum sheets, known for their outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance, find applications across various industries. Manufactured from top-quality aluminum alloys, these sheets are offered in a range of thicknesses (0.2mm to 200mm), widths, and surface finishes such as mill finish, brushed, anodized, or coated, catering to diverse application requirements.

4 Series Aluminum-Silicon Alloys

• Representatives: 4A01, 4047
• Characteristics: Silicon as the main alloying element, typically 4.5-6.0% silicon content
• Features:
  • Cannot be strengthened by heat treatment
  • Low melting point with good melt fluidity
  • Effective shrinkage compensation and corrosion resistance
  • Excellent wear and heat resistance
• Applications: Used in welding materials, pistons, heat-resistant components

5 Series Aluminum-Magnesium Alloys

• Representatives: 5052, 5005, 5083, 5A05
• Characteristics: Magnesium as the primary alloying element, with magnesium content between 3-5%
• Features:
  • Cannot be strengthened by heat treatment
  • Low density (e.g., 5052 density is 2.68)
  • Medium-to-high strength with excellent fatigue and welding properties
  • Superior tensile strength and elongation
  • High resistance to marine atmospheric corrosion
• Applications: Automotive and sheet metal parts, mechanical components, fuel tanks for automobiles and aircraft, warships, submarines, containers

6 Series Aluminum-Magnesium-Silicon Alloys

• Representatives: 6061, 6063, 6082
• Characteristics: Magnesium and silicon as main alloying elements
• Features:
  • Capable of heat treatment and strengthening (T4, T6)
  • Medium strength with high corrosion resistance
  • Excellent welding performance
  • Good formability and processing capabilities
• Applications: Mechanical components with specific strength, pipes, rods, profiles, heat sinks

7 Series Aluminum-Zinc-Magnesium Alloys

• Representative: 7075
• Characteristics: Zinc as the main alloying element
• Features:
  • Can be heat-treated and strengthened
  • High hardness and strength
  • Excellent wear resistance
  • Stress-relieved and resistant to deformation during processing
• Applications: Aircraft parts (especially external parts), high-strength and hardness components, precision molds

8 Series Aluminum Plate

• Representative: 8011 aluminum plate
• Characteristics: Primarily used for bottle caps and radiators
• Features:
  • High adaptability in packaging, construction, transportation, and electronic appliances
• Applications: Aluminum foil production, packaging solutions, radiators