Aluminium coil is a versatile material, which is widely used in packaging, architecture, electronics, packaging, and other industries. Wanzhi Steel also supplies aluminum and color-coated aluminum coils, strips, sheets, and plates for sale. The common materials include 1100, 1060, 1050, 3003, 3004, 3104, 5005, 5052, 6061, 5754, 5083, and other grades. Below let’s review the specifications and aluminum coil uses by grade.
1000 series aluminum is also known as pure aluminum, which has the highest aluminum content (more than 99.00%). Its price is relatively cheap and it is also the most commonly used series, especially the 1050 and 1060 series. The aluminum content of the 1050 series is more than 99.5% and that of the 1060 series is more than 99.6%.
Grade | Tensile strength | Yield strength | Elongation | Hardness/HBWα |
1050-H24 | 150-145 Rm/Mpa | 75 Rp0.2/Mpa | 3% | 33 |
1060-H24 | 105-145 Rm/Mpa | 75 Rp0.2/Mpa | 3% | 33 |
Grade | Width | Thickness | Temper | Applications | Features |
1050 | 400-1,600 mm | 0.1-0.5mm | H18 | Lighting materials, reflectors, decorations, chemical containers, signs, electronics, electrical appliances, etc. | High plasticity, good corrosion resistance, good electrical and thermal conductivity, but low strength |
1060 | 100-2,500 mm | 0.1-0.3mm | O, H18, H22, H24 | Aluminum gaskets, power battery soft connection, aluminum composite panels, lighting materials, capacitor shells, etc. | Smooth surface, high cleanliness, good elongation, and tensile strength |
1100 | 400-2,500 mm | 0.1-4.5mm | O, H14, H18, H22, H24, etc. | Soft connection of power battery, aluminum composite panels, lighting materials, capacitor shells, road signs, building exterior walls, etc. | Low strength, but excellent ductility, formability, weldability, and corrosion resistance |
3000 series, including 3004, 3004, and 3104, is known as AL-Mn alloy, which is composed of 1.0-1.5% manganese elements. AL-Mn series is often used in humid environments such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and car bottoms. Its price is higher than that of the 1000 series.
Grade | Width | Thickness | Temper | Applications |
3003 | 100-2,500 mm | 0.2-2.5mm | O, H12, H14, H16, H18, H19, H22, H24, H26, H28, H32, H34, H36, H38 |
Wine bottle caps, beverage bottle caps, cosmetic caps, etc. |
3004 | 100-2,500 mm | 0.2-8mm | F, O, H12, H14, H16, H18, H19, H22, H24, H26, H28, H112, H114 |
Lamp holders, shutter material, heat sink, LCD back panels, bottle caps, the substrate for prepainted aluminum coil, etc. |
3104 | 100-2,500 mm | 0.2-10mm | F, O, H12, H14, H16, H18, H19, H22, H24, H26, H28, H111, H112, H114 |
Lamp holder material, shutters, can material, LCD back panels, cake tray, the substrate for color coated aluminum coil, etc. |
The strength 3003 aluminum coil is slightly higher than that of the 1000 series. Its plasticity is high in annealed and semi-cold hardening states. But after cold work hardening, its plasticity and machinability are poor, but its corrosion resistance and weldability are getting better. Compared to 3003, the 3004 aluminum coil is of higher strength. Also, it has good processing performance, weldability, and corrosion resistance. 3104 aluminum alloy has high strength and excellent elongation, as well as good corrosion resistance, formability, and weldability. It is suitable for thinning and stretching to reduce material consumption.
5000 series, including 5005, 5083, 5052, etc., is the more commonly used series aluminum. The series is added 3-5% magnesium, so it is also known as aluminum-magnesium alloy. This aluminum series is processed by continuous casting and rolling technology and belongs to hot-rolled aluminum series, so it can also be further processed by oxidation. In China, the 5000 series aluminum is one of the more mature series. Its main features are low density, high tensile strength, and high elongation. The weight of the same area of the magnesium-aluminum alloy is lighter than that of other series of aluminum. Therefore, the 5000 series is often used in the aviation industry, such as aircraft fuel tanks.
Grade | Tensile strength | Yield strength | Elongation | Hardness/HBWα |
5083-O | 270-350 Rm/Mpa | 125 Rp0.2/Mpa | 11% | 75 |
5754-O | 190-240 Rm/Mpa | 80 Rp0.2/Mpa | 12% | 38 |
5052-H32 | 210-260 Rm/Mpa | 130 Rp0.2/Mpa | 5% | 61 |
Grade | Width | Thickness | Temper | Features | Applications |
5052 | 1,00-2,500 mm | 0.2-6 mm | O, H24, H32, H34, H112 | Medium strength, High resistance to fatigue and corrosion, good weldability, good plasticity | Cans, umbrella frames, trolley cases, door handles, high-end signage, etc. |
5083 | 100-2,500 mm | 0.5-6mm | O, H18, H32, H34, H22, H24, H38 | Medium strength, excellent corrosion resistance, good processing performance | Aircraft fuel tanks, fuel pipes, outer panels and decks of ship sides and bottoms, welded parts of aircraft panels, tank cars, electrical enclosures, etc. |
5754 | 1,250-2,200mm | 0.2-12mm | O, H18, H32, H34, H22, H24, H38 | Medium strength, good corrosion resistance, easy to form | Automobile manufacturing (car doors, molds, seals), can-making materials, tank car body materials, high-grade alloy doors, windows, etc. |
The main alloying elements in the 6000 series aluminum alloy represented by 6061 are magnesium and silicon. This series aluminum alloy has medium strength, good corrosion resistance, good weldability, and good oxidation effect.
It is widely used in various industrial structural parts that require a certain strength and high corrosion resistance, such as aircraft parts, camera parts, couplers, marine accessories, electronic accessories, hinges, hydraulic pistons, computer casing, carriage panels, etc.
Grade | 6061 |
Temper | O, T4, T6, T651 |
Thickness | 0.4-2.5mm |
Width | 100-2,500 mm |
Tensile strength | 290 Rm/Mpa (6061-T6) |
Yield strength | 240 Rp0.2/Mpa |
Elongation | 10% |
Hardness/HBWα | 95 |
Features | Medium strength, good machinability, and good corrosion resistance |
The HS code of aluminum coil is 7606, which also covers aluminum plates, sheets, and strips that are thicker than 0.2 mm; while 7607 is the HS code for aluminum foil with a thickness not exceeding 0.2 mm. To be specific, HS code: 7606910000 stands for not alloyed, not rectangular aluminum plates, sheets, coils, and strips, of a thickness of more than 0.2 mm. And the China export tariff rate is 20% and also has a 13% export rebate.
The main aluminum products we supply include 1000 series, 3000 series, 5000 series, and 6000 series aluminum coil, strip, sheet, plate, foil, rod, and so on. We also have color coated aluminum products to choose from. Wanzhi products are widely used in construction, automobile, instrumentation, machinery manufacturing, and other fields. If you are looking for aluminum products, please contact us for details!