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Reference guides on aluminium grades, tempers, product forms, standards and applications. Each guide covers composition, properties, specification points and what to ask a supplier, so you can order the right material first time.

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0.0045 mm Ultra-Thin Aluminium Foil0.0045 mm (4.5 µm) ultra-thin aluminium (aluminum) foil in 1235, 8079 and 8011 O temper: rolling, pinholes, laminates and uses. Supplied worldwide. 0.08 mm Ultra-Thin Mirror Aluminium Sheet0.08 mm ultra-thin mirror aluminium (aluminum) sheet and coil: 1050, 1085 and 5005 grades, 86 – 95 % reflectance, finishes, weights and uses. Shipped worldwide. 1/4 Inch Aluminium Plate: Sizes, Weight and Grade Selection1/4 inch (6.35 mm) aluminium plate guide: weight per sheet and per square foot, 5052, 6061 and 7075 grades, tempers, standards and cutting. Supplied worldwide. 1000 Series Aluminium Wire Rod for Fasteners and RivetsGuide to 1000 series aluminum fastener and rivet wire rod: 1050A, 1060, 1070, 1100, 1350 and 1370 chemistry, tempers and conductivity. Shipped globally. 1035 Aluminium Wire Rod for Rivets1035 aluminum rivet wire rod (99.35 % Al): composition, H14 and H18 tempers, shear strength, tolerances and surface checks for cold heading. Shipped worldwide. 1050 Aluminium Foil for Roofing1050 aluminium (aluminum) roofing foil: colour-coated, reflective insulation and wide-roll types, coatings, emissivity and standards. Shipped worldwide. 1050, 1060 and 1070 Aluminium Sheet and Strip for 3C ElectronicsPure 1050, 1060 and 1070 aluminium (aluminum) strip for 3C electronics: H14/H24 properties, conductivity, tolerances and uses in heat sinks. Supplied globally. 1050, 1060 and 1100 Aluminium Corrugated Sheet1050, 1060 and 1100 corrugated aluminium (aluminum) sheet: profiles, thickness, coatings and colours for roofing, cladding and transport. Shipped worldwide. 1050, 3003 & 3005 Aluminium Coil for Power Battery Shells1050, 3003 and 3005 aluminium (aluminum) coil and strip for prismatic EV battery shells: chemistry, O/H12/H14 properties, tolerances and laser weldability. 1060 and 1070 Conductive Aluminium Tubular Bus Pipe1060 and 1070 aluminium (aluminum) tubular bus pipe: conductivity, resistance per metre, sizes, tolerances and when to choose pure grades over 6063 or 6101. 1060 Electrical Aluminium Busbar1060 electrical aluminium (aluminum) busbar: 61 % IACS conductivity, O/H112/H14 tempers, sizes, resistance per metre, tolerances and plating. Shipped worldwide. 1060 O and H22 Aluminium Strip and Foil for Vial Seals1060 O and H22 aluminium (aluminum) strip for pharmaceutical vial seals and flip-off caps: earing, tolerances, lacquers and properties. Supplied worldwide. 1080, 1070 and 1050 Aluminium Wire Rod for Electrical Use1080, 1070 and 1050 aluminium (aluminum) wire rod for conductors, winding and spray wire: chemistry, conductivity, tempers and sizes. Shipped worldwide. 1085 Mirror Aluminium Coil and Sheet1085 mirror aluminium (aluminum) coil and sheet: 99.85 % purity, reflectance grades, anodised and PVD finishes, test methods and uses. Supplied worldwide. 1100 Aluminium Foil for Roof Insulation1100-O aluminium (aluminum) foil for roof insulation facings and radiant barriers: 14 – 30 µm gauges, coatings, properties and standards. Shipped worldwide. 1105 Aluminium Alloy (GOST System)1105 aluminium alloy to GOST 4784 and GOST 1131: Al-Cu-Mg composition, density, sheet tempers, cladding codes, uses and substitutes. Supplied worldwide. 1145 Aluminium Foil to GOST 618 / GOST 7451145 aluminium (aluminum) foil to GOST 618 and GOST 745: Al 99.45 chemistry, tempers, gauges, marking, insulation, packaging and battery uses. Global supply. 1163 / 1163T Aluminium Alloy (ГОСТ System)1163 and 1163T aluminium (aluminum) alloy: damage-tolerant Al-Cu-Mg sheet and plate for fuselage skins, composition, properties vs D16 and 2024, global supply. 1200 Aluminium Foil for Roofing1200 aluminium (aluminum) roofing foil: 99.0 % Al chemistry, radiant barrier and coated types, emittance, gauges, standards and fitting. Global supply. 1350 / 1370 Aluminium Tubular Bus Pipe1350 and 1370 EC aluminium (aluminum) tubular bus pipe: conductivity, when to choose it over 6101 or 6063, sizes, weights and skin effect. Global supply. 1350 Aluminium Wire Rod for Electrical Use1350 EC aluminium (aluminum) wire rod to ASTM B233, EN 1715-2, IS 5484 and GOST 13843: tempers, tensile and conductivity limits, sizes, coils. Global supply. 1350 and 1370 Electrical Aluminium Busbar1350 and 1370 EC aluminium (aluminum) busbar to ASTM B236 and EN 14121: conductivity, tempers, sizes, resistance per metre, plating and jointing. Global supply. 1370 Aluminium Wire Rod for Electrical Use1370 aluminium (aluminum) wire rod, EN AW-1370 / EAl99.7: composition, conductivity vs 1350, tempers, EN 1715-2, sizes and winding-wire uses. Global supply. 16 Types of Aluminium Welding Wire Explained16 aluminium (aluminum) welding wire grades compared: 1100, 1070, 4043, 4047, 5356, 5183, 5554, 5087 and more, with chemistry, uses and a selection chart. 1901 Aluminium Alloy (GOST System)1901 aluminium (aluminum) alloy to GOST 4784: weldable Al-Zn-Mg armour plate: composition, tempers, welding and Western analogues. Global supply. 1920 (В92) Aluminium Alloy (GOST)1920 (В92 / V92) aluminium alloy to GOST 4784: weldable Al-Mg-Zn-Mn composition, density, tempers, forms, welding and international alternatives. Global supply. 1980 (V48-4) Aluminium Alloy: GOST Grade Guide1980 (V48-4, В48-4) weldable Al-Zn-Mg aluminium alloy to GOST: T1 temper, guaranteed properties, composition, forms and how to source it worldwide. 1985ч (1985ch) Aluminium Alloy: Marine Sheet and Plate1985ч (1985ch) Al-Mg-Zn aluminium alloy for shipbuilding: 1985чАТ and 1985чТ tempers, GOST R 56371 / 56370 sheet and plate, composition and supply worldwide. 2000 Series Aluminium Wire for Rivets: 2117, 2017, 2024 and 20112000 series aluminium (aluminum) rivet and cold-heading wire: 2117, 2017, 2024 and 2011 compared by temper, shear strength, driving practice and standards. 2017 Aluminium Wire Rod for Rivets2017 aluminium (aluminum) rivet wire rod in O, H13 and T4: composition, tensile and shear strength, tolerances, heading practice and global supply. 2017 T4 / T451 Precision Ground Aluminium Bar2017 T4 / T451 precision ground aluminium (aluminum) bar for CNC and Swiss-type lathes: h7–h9 tolerances, properties, sizes and machining. Shipped worldwide. 2017A Aluminium Wire Rod for Fasteners2017A (EN AW-2017A, AlCu4MgSi(A)) aluminium fastener wire rod in T4, H13 and H18: composition, properties, tolerances and uses. Supplied worldwide. 2024 Aluminium Alloy: Tempers, Properties and Product Forms2024 aluminium (aluminum) alloy guide: T3, T351, T4, T81 and T851 properties, composition, AMS and ASTM standards, forms, fabrication and global supply. 2024 Aluminium Angle: Sizes, Weights and Properties2024-T3511 aluminium (aluminum) angle: equal and unequal sizes with weight per foot and metre, properties, ASTM B221 and AMS-QQ-A-200/3. Shipped worldwide. 2219 Aluminium Bar, Rod and Wire Rod2219 aluminium (aluminum) bar, wire rod and wire: O, T31, T62, T81, T851 and T87 properties, composition, ER2319 filler, sizes and uses. Supplied worldwide. 2A01 Aluminium Wire for Rivets (H14, T4)2A01 (LY1) aluminium (aluminum) rivet wire in H14 and T4 to GB/T 3195: composition, shear strength, riveting test, tolerances and uses. Equivalent to 2117. 2A04 Aluminium Wire for Rivets (H14, T4)2A04 (LY4) aluminium (aluminum) rivet wire in H14 and T4 to GB/T 3195: heat-resistant Al-Cu-Mg rivets, composition, shear strength, driving time limits. 2A10 Aluminium Wire for Rivets (H14, T4)2A10 (LY10) high-shear aluminium (aluminum) rivet wire in H14 and T4 to GB/T 3195: composition, 245 MPa shear, riveting test, tolerances and global supply. 3003 Aluminium Corrugated Sheet3003 aluminium (aluminum) corrugated sheet for roofing, cladding and vehicle bodies: profiles, gauges, tempers, coatings and steel comparison. 3003 Aluminium Honeycomb Core3003-H18 aluminium (aluminum) honeycomb core for sandwich panels: cell sizes, densities, typical strength, expanded or unexpanded supply. Shipped worldwide. 3003 Aluminium Tread (Checkered) Plate for Oil Tankers3003 aluminium (aluminum) tread plate for tanker walkways, ladders and toolboxes: patterns, H114 to H194 tempers, sizes, tolerances and buying checks. 3003 and 3A21 Aluminium Tubular Bus Pipe3003 and 3A21 H14 aluminium (aluminum) tubular bus pipe: conductivity, strength, sizes, weights and how it compares with 6063 and 6101 tube. Shipped worldwide. 3003, 3004 and 3A21 Aluminium Rivet WireHow to choose 3003, 3004 or 3A21 aluminium (aluminum) rivet wire: chemistry, H14 properties, shear strength, heading behaviour and sizes. Supplied worldwide. 3104 and 3004 H19 Aluminium Coil for Can Bodies3104 and 3004 H19 aluminium (aluminum) can body stock for beverage cans: chemistry, strength, earing, gauges and coil sizes to EN 541. Supplied worldwide. 3105 H14 / H16 Aluminium Sheet, Strip and Foil for Screw Caps3105 H14, H16 and H24 aluminium (aluminum) closure stock for ROPP and screw caps: gauges, earing, flatness, lacquer options and how to specify coils. 36 Aluminium Bridge Extrusion Profiles: Section Types ExplainedThe 36 common aluminium (aluminum) bridge extrusion sections, from main girders and pontoons to deck planks and handrails, with alloys and design notes. 3A21 Aluminium Wire for Rivets3A21 H14 aluminium (aluminum) rivet wire to GB/T 3195: composition, strength, heading and shear tests, tolerances, surface limits and western equivalents. 4032 and 4A11 Aluminium Extruded Rod for Pistons4032 and 4A11 high-silicon aluminium (aluminum) extruded rod in F and H112 for forged pistons: chemistry, T6 properties, sizes, tolerances and 4032 vs 2618. 4043 and 4047 Aluminium Wire Rod for Welding (O, H12, H14, H18)4043 and 4047 Al-Si aluminium (aluminum) welding wire and wire rod in O, H12, H14 and H18: AWS A5.10 chemistry, tempers, filler selection and buying checks. 4047 Aluminium (AlSi12)4047 aluminium (aluminum) AlSi12 alloy explained: composition, melting range, forms, brazing and welding use, and 4047 vs 4043 and 4045. 4x8 Aluminium Sheet: Sizes, Weights and Grade Selection4x8 aluminium (aluminum) sheet guide: 48 × 96 in vs 1220 × 2440 mm, weight per sheet by thickness and gauge, 3003, 5052 and 6061 grades. Supplied worldwide. 5000 Series Aluminium Wire and Rod for Rivets5xxx aluminium (aluminum) rivet and cold-heading wire: 5005, 5052, 5056, 5154, 5754, 5A02, 5A05, 5A06 grades, Mg content, tempers, standards. Global supply. 5005 H14 / H34 Aluminium Sheet and Strip for 3C Electronics5005 H14 and H34 aluminium (aluminum) sheet and strip for 3C electronics: anodising-quality surface, chemistry, properties, tolerances. Global supply. 5052 Aluminium Honeycomb Core5052 aluminium (aluminum) honeycomb core guide: cell sizes, foil gauges, densities, compression and shear data, sizes, tolerances, selection. Global supply. 5052 Aluminium Rivet Wire and Rod5052 aluminium (aluminum) rivet and cold-heading wire in O temper, 1.6 – 10 mm: composition, strength, tolerances and buying advice. Supplied worldwide. 5052 Aluminium Tread and Checkered Plate for Oil Tankers5052 aluminium (aluminum) tread and checkered plate for oil tanker walkways, steps and cabinets: patterns, tempers, sizes, tolerances. Global supply. 5052 Colour-Coated Aluminium Foil for Fin Stock5052 colour-coated aluminium (aluminum) foil for fin stock to EN 683: polyester-coated hydrophobic fins for corrosive, coastal heat exchangers. Global supply. 5052 H12 / H22 / H32 Aluminium Sheet for Industrial Ceiling Fan Blades5052 H12, H22 and H32 aluminium (aluminum) sheet for industrial and HVLS fan blades: fatigue strength, properties, sizes, forming. Global supply. 5052 H19 / H32 Aluminium Strip for EOE Lids and Ring Pulls5052 H19, H18 and H32 aluminium (aluminum) strip for easy-open ends and ring-pull tabs: thin-gauge tolerances, earing, flatness, coating. Supplied worldwide. 5052 H32 / H34 Aluminium Sheet and Strip for 3C Electronics5052 H32 and H34 aluminium (aluminum) sheet and strip for 3C housings and keyboard plates: properties by temper, tolerances, anodising. Global supply. 5056 / 5056A Aluminium Rivet Wire5056 and 5056A (EN AW-5019) aluminium (aluminum) rivet wire in O temper, 1.6 – 10 mm: chemistry, strength limits, rivet codes and uses. Supplied worldwide. 5056 Aluminium Honeycomb Core5056 aluminium (aluminum) honeycomb core: cell, density, compression and shear data, core types, AMS-C-7438 tests and supply forms, shipped globally. 5056-H38 Aluminium Spring Wire5056-H38 aluminium (aluminum) spring wire, 1 – 15 mm: composition, strength, design limits versus steel, finishes and uses. Supplied worldwide. 5083 Aluminium Plate for Tankers and Cryogenic Tanks5083-O, H111 and H321 aluminium (aluminum) plate for fuel tankers and cryogenic tanks: EN 14286 data, tempers by part, welding and sizes. Shipped worldwide. 5182 Aluminium Sheet for ADR Tank Trucks5182-O and H111 aluminium (aluminum) sheet for ADR fuel tank trucks: composition, EN 14286 properties, NAMLT, welding, sizes and kits. Supplied worldwide. 5182 and 5052 Aluminium Sheet and Coil for Can Ends5182 and 5052 aluminium (aluminum) can end stock in H19 bare and H48 coated coil: chemistry, strength, coatings, gauges and tolerances for lids and tabs. 5252 Aluminium Sheet and Strip for 3C Electronics5252 bright-anodising aluminium (aluminum) sheet and strip for 3C housings: low-iron chemistry, tempers, properties, finishes and tolerances. Global supply. 5356 Aluminium Filler Rod for TIG WeldingER5356 / R5356 aluminium (aluminum) TIG filler rod, 1.6 – 6.4 mm: sizes, diameter choice, base metals, 5356 vs 4043, chemistry and storage. Supplied worldwide. 5454 Aluminium Plate for Asphalt and Heated Chemical Tankers5454-O, H111 and H32 aluminium (aluminum) plate for asphalt, bitumen and heated chemical tankers: why it suits hot cargo, properties, welding. Global supply. 5754 O / H111 Aluminium Plate for Fuel and Liquid Tankers5754-O and H111 aluminium (aluminum) plate for fuel, oil and food-liquid tankers: composition, EN 485 properties, part selection, welding. Supplied worldwide. 5A02 Aluminium Wire for Solid Rivets5A02 (LF2) aluminium rivet wire and rod in H14 and O, 1.6 – 10 mm: chemistry, shear strength, 5052 equivalence and uses. Aluminum rivet wire, global supply. 5A06 Aluminium Wire for Rivets and Fasteners5A06 (LF6, AlMg6) aluminium wire for rivets, screws and fasteners: chemistry, shear strength, tempers and the 65 °C limit. Aluminum wire, global supply. 5A12 Aerospace Aluminium Honeycomb Core5A12 (LF12) aerospace aluminium honeycomb core: alloy, cell size, foil and density options, standards, and how it compares with 5052 and 5056 aluminum core. 6000 Series Aluminium Wire Rod for Rivets and Cold-Headed Fasteners6000 series aluminium (aluminum) rivet and cold-heading wire: 6053, 6056, 6061, 6063, 6082 and 6101 compared, tempers, heading and ageing. Supplied worldwide. 6013 Aluminium Sheet for 3C Electronics Housings6013 aluminium (aluminum) sheet in O, T4 and T6 for phone, tablet and laptop housings: chemistry, strength vs 6061, anodising and supply. Shipped worldwide. 6060 T4 / T5 / T6 Electrical Aluminium Busbar6060 T4, T5 and T6 extruded aluminium busbar: conductivity, EN 755-2 properties, sizing against copper, joints and sizes. Supplied globally. 6061 Aluminium Angle: Sizes, Weights and T6 Properties6061-T6 aluminium (aluminum) angle: equal and unequal leg sizes, weight per foot and metre, ASTM B221/B308 properties, tolerances. Supplied worldwide. 6061 Aluminium Busbar and Electrical Flat Bar6061 aluminium (aluminum) busbar and electrical flat bar in T4 and T6: conductivity, resistance per metre, sizes, bending and plating. Supplied worldwide. 6061 Aluminium Sheet and Plate for 3C Electronics6061 O, T4 and T6 aluminium (aluminum) sheet and plate for phone frames, tablets, laptops and fixtures: properties, anodising and machining. Global supply. 6061 Aluminium Tube for Oil and Fuel Tankers6061-T6 aluminium (aluminum) tube for road fuel tankers: piping, handrails, frames and ladders. Properties, tempers, welding to 5xxx shells and buying checks. 6061 Aluminium Wire Rod for Rivets and Cold-Headed Fasteners6061 aluminium (aluminum) rivet and cold-heading wire in O, T4 and T6: diameters, shear strength, heading and heat treatment, ASTM B316 supply. Worldwide. 6061 Aluminium: Product Forms, Specifications and Selection6061 aluminium (aluminum) buyer's guide: plate, bar, tube, extrusion and forging specs, T6/T651/T6511 tempers and comparisons. Shipped worldwide. 6061 Tooling Plate and Block for CNC Machining6061 aluminium (aluminum) tooling plate and block for CNC, jigs and moulds: rolled T651, forged T652, milled and cut blanks, flatness and UT. Global supply. 6061-T6 Aluminium Tubing for Bicycle Frames6061-T6 aluminium (aluminum) bicycle frame tubing: butted and shaped tube sizes, properties, welding and post-weld heat treatment, 6061 vs 7005. Global supply. 6061-T6 Aluminium Tubular Bus Pipe6061-T6 aluminium (aluminum) tubular bus pipe: Schedule 40/80 sizes, weight, DC resistance, strength vs 6063 and 6101, ASTM B241 supply. Shipped worldwide. 6061-T6 Aluminium: What the Temper Means, Properties and Product Forms6061-T6 aluminium (aluminum) explained: what the T6 temper means, heat treatment, minimums by product form, typical data, welding and sizes. Supplied worldwide. 6061-T6 vs 6061-T651 Thick Plate: How to Choose6061-T6 vs 6061-T651 thick aluminium (aluminum) plate: residual stress, properties by thickness, flatness, UT testing and machining advice. Supplied worldwide. 6063 Aluminium Alloy: Composition, Tempers, Properties and Uses6063 aluminium (aluminum) alloy guide: composition, T5, T52 and T6 properties, standards, anodising, extrusion design and 6061 comparison. Supplied worldwide. 6063 Aluminium Angle: Sizes, Weights, Tempers and Finishes6063 aluminium (aluminum) angle in T5, T52 and T6: equal and unequal leg sizes, kg/m and lb/ft weights, ASTM B221 and EN 755 data, finishes. Shipped worldwide. 6063 Aluminium Busbar and Electrical Flat Bar6063 aluminium busbar and flat bar in T4, T5 and T6: conductivity, strength, sizes, resistance per metre and plating. Aluminum busbar shipped worldwide. 6063 Aluminium T Bar: Sizes, Weights, Properties and Uses6063 aluminium (aluminum) T bar (tee section) in T5, T52 and T6: inch and metric sizes, weights, properties, finishes and fabrication. Supplied worldwide. 6063 Aluminium Tube for Oil and Fuel Tankers6063-T4, T5 and T6 aluminium tube for fuel tanker piping, vapour lines and body parts: properties, sizes, weights and buying checks. Aluminum tube, worldwide. 6063 Aluminium U Channel: Sizes, Weights, Finishes and Uses6063 aluminium (aluminum) U channel in T5, T52 and T6: inch and metric sizes, weights, properties, finishes, tolerances and applications. Shipped worldwide. 6063 O, T4 and T6 Aluminium Sheet for 3C Electronics Housings6063 O, T4 and T6 aluminium (aluminum) sheet for laptop, tablet, phone and TV housings: anodising quality, properties, sizes and how it compares. Global supply. 6063-T6 Aluminium Tubular Bus Pipe for Substations and Switchyards6063-T6 aluminium (aluminum) tubular bus pipe for substations: Schedule 40 and 80 sizes, weights, DC resistance, conductivity and design notes. Global supply. 6082 Aluminium Busbar for Load-Bearing Conductors6082 aluminium busbar in T4, T5 and T6: conductivity, strength, resistance and when a structural busbar beats 6101 or 1350. Aluminum bar shipped worldwide. 6101 Aluminium Alloy: the Conductor Grade of the 6xxx Series6101 aluminium alloy explained: composition, T6 to T65 tempers, guaranteed conductivity, properties and forms for busbar, bus pipe and wire. Aluminum guide. 6101 Aluminium Busbar: Tempers, Sizing and Specification6101 aluminium busbar to ASTM B317 in T6, T61, T63, T64 and T65: guaranteed conductivity, sizes, copper-to-aluminum sizing and joint design. Shipped worldwide. 6101 Aluminium Tubular Bus Pipe6101-T6 and T63 aluminium tubular bus pipe for substations: ASTM B317 conductivity, schedule 40/80 sizes, weights, resistance and design. Aluminum, worldwide. 6101 Aluminium Wire6101 aluminium wire in coils and on spools for conductors, earthing, braids and rivets: composition, tempers, sizes and weight per km. Aluminum wire. 6101 and 6201 Aluminium Wire Rod in T4 Temper6101 and 6201 aluminium alloy wire rod in T4 for drawing into conductor wire: composition, properties, sizes and coil packing. Aluminum rod, worldwide. 6201 Aluminium Alloy for Overhead Conductors6201 aluminium alloy for AAAC overhead conductors: composition, T81 and T83 wire, ASTM B398 and IEC standards, sizes and resistance. Aluminum, worldwide. 6951 Aluminium Alloy for Brazed Heat Exchangers6951 aluminium alloy guide: composition, O and T6 properties, brazing sheet layouts, fin stock and post-braze ageing for heat exchangers. Supplied worldwide. 6951 Aluminium Brazing Sheet: Five-Layer Clad ConstructionGuide to 6951-core five-layer brazing sheet (4104/3003/6951/3003/4104): chemistry, clad ratios, vacuum brazing window and selection. Supplied worldwide. 7 Precision Drawn Aluminium Tube Specifications, ExplainedSeven worked examples of precision drawn aluminium (aluminum) tube specs, from 2024-T3 aerospace tube to large 5083 marine tube, with tolerances and finish. 7021 Aluminium Sheet for 3C Electronics Housings7021 aluminium (aluminum) sheet and plate for phone frames, wearables and device housings: chemistry, T6 properties, anodising and sizes. Supplied globally. 7050 Aluminium Angle: Grades, Tempers, Sizes and Selection7050 aluminium (aluminum) angle in T73511, T74511 and T76511: chemistry, properties, AMS specs, sizes, weights and 7075 comparison. Supplied worldwide. 7050 Aluminium Wire Rod, Wire and Bar for Aerospace Fasteners7050 aluminium (aluminum) wire rod, wire and bar for T73 rivets and fasteners: chemistry, tempers, shear strength, EN 3115 and AMS specs. Shipped worldwide. 7075 Aircraft Aluminium: What Makes It Aerospace GradeWhat makes 7075 aircraft aluminium (aluminum) aerospace grade: T6, T73 and T76 tempers, AMS specs by form, Alclad sheet, inspection and buying advice. 7075 Aluminium Alloy: Properties, Tempers, Forms and Uses7075 aluminium (aluminum) alloy guide: composition, T6, T651, T73 and T7351 properties, forms and standards, machining and grade comparison. Global supply. 7075 Aluminium Angle: Grades, Sizes and Design Guide7075-T6 and T6511 aluminium (aluminum) angle to ASTM B221 and AMS-QQ-A-200/11: properties, sizes, weights, machining and joining advice. Supplied worldwide. 7075 Aluminium Billet for Forging and Extrusion7075 aluminium (aluminum) billet for forging, extrusion and machining: DC cast, homogenised, 73 – 630 mm, ultrasonic tested. Shipped globally. 7075 Aluminium Sheet for Phone Middle Frames and Mid-Plates7075-T6 and T651 aluminium (aluminum) sheet and plate for phone middle frames and mid-plates: 1.5 – 12.5 mm, flat and stress-relieved. Supplied worldwide. 7075 Aluminium Wire and Rod for Rivets and Fasteners7075 aluminium (aluminum) rivet and cold-heading wire in O, H13 and T73 to ASTM B316: sizes, tolerances, heading and heat treatment for strong fasteners. 7075-T6 Precision Ground Aluminium Rod7075-T6 and T651 centreless-ground aluminium (aluminum) rod, 4 – 25 mm, h7 to h9 tolerance and tight straightness for Swiss-type lathes. Supplied worldwide. 72 mm French Sliding Window Profiles: Component GuideGuide to a 72 mm aluminium (aluminum) French sliding window profile set: frame, rails, interlocks, wall thickness, weights and alloys, supplied worldwide. 78/22 Zinc-Aluminium Flux-Cored Brazing RodGuide to 78Zn-22Al flux-cored aluminium brazing rod: 427–482 °C melting range, aluminium-to-copper joints, HVAC/R repair and technique. Aluminum, worldwide. 7A03 Aluminium Alloy Wire for Rivets and Fasteners7A03 aluminium (aluminum) rivet and fastener wire in H14 and T6, 1.6 – 10 mm, to GB/T 3195: composition, shear strength, tolerances and buying tips. 7xxx Series Aluminium Rivet Wire: 7075, 7050 and 7A03How to choose 7xxx aluminium (aluminum) rivet wire: 7050-T73, 7075, 7A03, 7A04 and 7A09 chemistry, tempers, shear strength and standards. Supplied worldwide. 8 Thin-Wall Aluminium Tube Specifications and What They TeachEight typical thin-wall aluminium (aluminum) tube specifications in 7075, 6061, 2024, 2A12 and 5083, with the tolerances, standards and process for each. 8000 Series Aluminium Wire Rod for Rivets8000-series aluminium (aluminum) rivet wire such as 8011 in H14 and H18: what Al-Fe-Si alloys offer light-duty rivets, sizes, tolerances and checks. 8006 Aluminium Fin Stock for Heat Exchangers8006 aluminium (aluminum) fin stock in O, H22, H24 and H26: bare, hydrophilic, hydrophobic and blue or gold coated foil for heat exchangers. Ships worldwide. 8011 Aluminium Bottle Caps: ROPP Caps, Screw Caps & Vial Seals8011 aluminium (aluminum) bottle caps and cap stock: ROPP wine and spirits caps, screw caps, vial seals, liners, sizes and H14/H16 specs. Supplied worldwide. 8011 Aluminium Foil for Air Conditioners8011 aluminium (aluminum) foil for air-conditioner fins in O, H22, H24 and H26: bare, hydrophilic, hydrophobic and coated types, sizes and selection tips. 8011 Aluminium Foil for Roof Insulation8011 aluminium (aluminum) roof foil: bare O-temper radiant barrier foil and coated foil for insulation facings: sizes, emissivity, standards. Global supply. 8021 Aluminium Foil for Lithium Pouch Cell Packaging8021-O aluminium (aluminum) foil for lithium pouch cell laminated film: 25 – 60 µm, composition, formability, laminate structures, specs. Supplied worldwide. 8030, 8076 and 8017 Aluminium Alloy Wire Rod for Electrical ConductorsAA-8000 series aluminium (aluminum) wire rod in 8030, 8076, 8017 and 8176 for building wire and cable: chemistry, ASTM B800, sizes, tempers. Global supply. 8079 Colour Coated Aluminium Foil for Roof Waterproofing8079 colour-coated aluminium (aluminum) foil for bitumen roofing membranes: PE and PVDF coatings, 0.04 – 0.15 mm, O/H22/H24, specs, uses. Global supply. 8111 Aluminium Alloy: Foil and Strip for GOST 618 and GOST 745 Orders8111 aluminium (aluminum) alloy foil and strip for GOST 618 technical and GOST 745 packaging foil: chemistry, tempers, 8011 comparison. Global supply. Air Conditioner Aluminium Foil (Fin Stock)Air conditioner aluminium fin foil in 8011, 1100, 1200, 3102 and 8006, bare or hydrophilic coated, H22–H26, 0.08–0.2 mm. Aluminum fin stock shipped worldwide. Aircraft Honeycomb Core and Sandwich PanelsAerospace honeycomb: 5052 and 5056 aluminium core to AMS-C-7438 with 2024 and 7075 facings for floor and interior panels, aramid compared. Aluminum core. AKM Aluminium Alloy to GOST StandardsAKM GOST aluminium alloy: the Al-Cu-Mg-Si family, related grades AK6 and AK8, tempers, GOST standards and equivalents. Aluminum shipped worldwide. Aluminium Alloys for Aerospace ComponentsAluminium (aluminum) alloys for aerospace components: 7050, 7075, 2618, 2014, 2219 and 6061 forgings, plate and extrusions, with AMS specs. Global supply. Aluminium Alloys for Aircraft StructuresWhich aluminium alloy goes where on an aircraft: 2024, 7075, 7050 and 7475 plate, sheet, extrusions and forgings, with AMS specs. Aluminum supplied worldwide. Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Sputtering TargetsAluminium and aluminium alloy sputtering targets for PVD: 5N–6N Al, AlCu, AlSi and AlSiCu, grain and texture control, bonding. Aluminum targets, worldwide. Aluminium Angle Bar: Sizes, Alloys and How to Specify ItBuyer's guide to aluminium (aluminum) angle bar: equal and unequal legs, 6061-T6 vs 6063-T52, inch and metric sizes, weights and finishes, shipped worldwide. Aluminium Angle Extrusion Dies: Standard Sizes and Custom ToolingStandard aluminium (aluminum) angle extrusion die sizes, equal and unequal, 5–200 mm legs, plus how angle dies work, design limits and when a new die is needed. Aluminium B-Type Tubes for Radiators and Heater CoresFolded and HF-welded aluminium (aluminum) B-type tubes for brazed radiator and heater cores: 4343/3003/7072 clad, 0.20–0.40 mm walls, sizes, global supply. Aluminium Base Copper Clad Laminate (Al-CCL)Aluminium-base copper clad laminate (aluminum IMS) explained: 1060, 5052 and 6061 bases, 1–10 oz copper, 1–5 W/m·K dielectrics and sizes. Global supply. Aluminium Billet: Types, Alloys, Sizes and QualityAluminium (aluminum) billet guide: DC-cast extrusion and forging billet in 2xxx, 4032, 6xxx and 7xxx alloys, 6–20 in sizes and quality checks. Global supply. Aluminium Bonding Ribbon for IGBT, SiC & Power ModulesAluminium (aluminum) bonding ribbon for IGBT, SiC and MOSFET power modules: sizes, purity grades, wedge bonding, reliability, selection. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Bonding Wire for Semiconductor PackagingAluminium (aluminum) bonding wire guide: fine AlSi1 and heavy 4N/5N Al wire, 18–500 µm, wedge bonding, testing and selection. Supplied worldwide by Metline. Aluminium Brazing Flux: Types, Use & SelectionAluminium (aluminum) brazing flux: non-corrosive fluoride, caesium-modified and chloride types, powder and paste, CAB use and selection. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Brazing Foil & Fin Stock for Heat ExchangersAluminium (aluminum) brazing foil and clad fin stock: 4343, 4045 and 4047 cladding on 3003, 3102 and 6951 cores, 0.05–0.3 mm, for heat exchangers worldwide. Aluminium Brazing Sheet & Clad CoilAluminium (aluminum) brazing sheet and clad coil, 0.4–6 mm: 4343, 4045 and 7072 cladding on 3003 and 6951 cores for headers, plates and cold plates worldwide. Aluminium Brazing Strip & Clad Coil for Heat ExchangersAluminium (aluminum) brazing clad strip and coil for welded and folded heat exchanger tubes, plates and headers: 4343/3003/7072 and more, slit to width. Aluminium Capillary TubeAluminium (aluminum) capillary tube in 1050, 1060, 1070, 3003 and 6063: OD 0.5 – 10 mm, drawn seamless, O and H tempers, standards, uses. Supplied globally. Aluminium Ceiling Panels and Ceiling MaterialsAluminium (aluminum) ceiling panels: linear, baffle, clip-in, lay-in, perforated and honeycomb types, 3003 and 5005 coil, finishes, fire and acoustic data. Aluminium Channel: Types, Sizes, Weights and SelectionGuide to aluminium (aluminum) channel: U, C, J, H, hat and strut types, 6061-T6 vs 6063-T5, size and weight tables, section data, standards and buying tips. Aluminium Clad Stainless SteelAluminium (aluminum) clad stainless steel: roll-bonded and explosion-bonded plate, tri-ply cookware discs, strip and marine transition joints. Global supply. Aluminium Closure Sheet & CoilGuide to aluminium (aluminum) closure stock: 8011, 3105, 5052 and 5182 sheet and coil for ROPP caps, screw caps, vial seals and can ends. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Cold ForgingHow aluminium (aluminum) cold forging works: suitable alloys, slug preparation, design rules, tolerances and cost versus machining or hot forging. Aluminium Compressed Air Piping SystemsAluminium compressed air piping guide: 6063-T6 pipe 20–168 mm, pressure ratings, sizing, colour codes, fittings, installation. Aluminum air lines worldwide. Aluminium Condenser Header PipeAluminium (aluminum) condenser header pipe: 3003 core with 4343/4045 braze clad and 7072 zinc layer, round and D-shape sizes, tolerances and brazing advice. Aluminium Conductor Wire Rod (EC Grade)EC grade aluminium (aluminum) conductor wire rod: 1350, 1370, 6101, 6201 and 8xxx alloys, tempers, conductivity, ASTM B233 and EN 1715-2. Shipped worldwide. Aluminium Conduit Tube for Aerospace and Fluid LinesAluminium (aluminum) conduit tube for aircraft fuel, hydraulic and air lines: 5052-O, 6061-T4/T6 and 3003, AMS 4069, 4081 and 4083, sizes and weights. Aluminium Diamond Plate: Grades, Finishes and SizesAluminum diamond plate explained: 3003-H22, 5052-H32 and 6061-T6 tread plate, bright and anodised finishes, 4 x 8 sheet sizes, base weights and how to choose. Aluminium Door Profiles: A Specifier’s GuideHow to specify aluminium (aluminum) door profiles: 6060, 6063 and 6005A alloys, T5/T6 tempers, wall thickness, thermal breaks, finishes and test standards. Aluminium Elbows and Tube BendsAluminium (aluminum) pipe elbows and tube bends explained: 45°, 90° and 180° types, ASTM B361 and ASME B16.9, 6061, 6063 and 5083 alloys, sizes and selection. Aluminium Electrical ConduitAluminium (aluminum) electrical conduit guide: rigid conduit to ANSI C80.5 / UL 6A, EMT to UL 797A, flexible types, 6063 alloy, sizes, weights and installation. Aluminium Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc WeldingAluminium (aluminum) arc welding electrodes E1100, E3003 and E4043 to AWS A5.3: diameters, tolerances, eccentricity, chemistry, strength and selection. Aluminium Expanded Metal MeshAluminium (aluminum) expanded metal guide: raised and flattened mesh, SWD/LWD sizing, 3003, 5052, 5005 and 1100 alloys, weights, finishes and uses worldwide. Aluminium Extruded Profiles for BridgesGuide to aluminium (aluminum) extruded profiles for bridges: 6005A, 6082, 6061, 6063 and 7020 tempers, EN 755-2 minimums, decks, codes and global supply. Aluminium Filler Rod for TIG WeldingHow to choose aluminium (aluminum) TIG filler rod: ER4043, ER5356, ER5183, ER4047, ER4943 chemistry, base-metal chart, sizes and storage. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Fin Stock: Types, Alloys and CoatingsGuide to aluminium (aluminum) fin stock for heat exchangers: clad vs bare, 8011, 8006, 3102 and 4343/3003 alloys, tempers, hydrophilic coatings and tests. Aluminium Finned Tubes for Industrial Heat ExchangersAluminium (aluminum) finned tubes for air-cooled heat exchangers: extruded, L, LL, KL, G-type and low-fin types compared, with temperature limits and standards. Aluminium Flanges: Types, Materials and StandardsAluminium (aluminum) pipe, duct and base flanges explained: weld neck, slip-on, lap joint and blind types, 6061-T6 and 5083 alloys, EN 1092-4 and ASTM B247. Aluminium Flat Bar Die Sizes & Size ChartAluminium (aluminum) flat bar size chart in metric and inch, with kg/m and lb/ft weights, die advice and EN 755-5 / ASTM B221 tolerances. Shipped worldwide. Aluminium Foam for Automotive ApplicationsAluminium (aluminum) foam for vehicles: crash-box fillers, foam sandwich panels, EV battery protection and NVH damping. Densities, design rules, global supply. Aluminium Foam for ConstructionAluminium (aluminum) foam for construction: open vs closed cell, density and strength, fire, acoustics and facade, ceiling and partition uses. Global supply. Aluminium Foam for Maritime and Naval ApplicationsAluminium foam for ships and offshore: closed-cell panels and sandwich cores for bulkheads, decks and engine-room acoustics. Aluminum foam supplied worldwide. Aluminium Foam Noise Barrier PanelsAluminium foam noise barrier panels for highways, rail and tunnels: how they absorb sound, EN 1793 tests, sizes, coatings and installation. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Foam Panels for Door LeavesAluminium (aluminum) foam panels for interior door cores, with matching frame profiles for door makers: leaf builds, fire and moisture behaviour, global supply. Aluminium Foam Panels for Furniture & Custom CabinetryAluminium (aluminum) foam sandwich panels for cabinets, wardrobes and interior doors: 9, 12 and 18 mm builds, weight vs MDF, fire, moisture and hardware advice. Aluminium Foam Panels for Sound AbsorptionAluminium (aluminum) foam acoustic panels for walls, ceilings and partitions: open vs closed cell, NRC and Rw, panel builds and fire safety. Global supply. Aluminium Foam: Types, Properties and ApplicationsAluminium (aluminum) foam explained: open-cell, closed-cell and spherical-pore types, density, acoustic and crash data, uses by industry, global supply. Aluminium Foil and Strip for Lids, EOE and POE Can EndsAluminium (aluminum) lidding foil and can end strip: 8011, 8079, 1235 foil and 5182, 5052, 3104 strip for cup lids, EOE and peel-off ends. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Foil and Strip for Transformer WindingsAluminium (aluminum) foil and strip for transformer windings: 1050, 1060, 1070 and 1350 in O temper, conductivity, edge quality, sizes and copper comparison. Aluminium Foil Backing Paper & Paper-Backed FoilPaper-backed aluminium (aluminum) foil laminates: 1235 and 8011 foil on 21 – 70 g/m² paper for cigarette liners, food wraps and labels. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Foil for Beer Labels8011-O aluminium (aluminum) foil for beer neck and body labels, 9 – 12 µm: chemistry, properties, pinholes, lamination and wash-off needs. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Foil for Candy and Confectionery WrappingAluminium (aluminum) foil for candy and sweet wrapping: 8011 and 1235 alloys, O temper dead-fold foil, 7 – 40 µm gauges, laminates and coatings. Aluminium Foil for Cigarette PackagingAluminium (aluminum) foil for cigarette inner liners in 1145, 1235, 8011 and 8079 O temper, 6–9 µm: composition, properties, pinhole limits. Supplied globally. Aluminium Foil for Cooking BagsAluminium (aluminum) foil for cooking, roasting and retort bags: 1235, 8011 and 8079 O temper, 6 – 40 µm: composition, pinholes, laminate builds. Global supply. Aluminium Foil for Food Containers and TraysFood container aluminium foil in 8011, 3003, 3004 and 8006, O to H24, 0.03–0.20 mm, for wrinkle and smoothwall trays. Aluminum foil rolls shipped worldwide. Aluminium Foil for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Grades and Quality LimitsH18 aluminium (aluminum) foil for lithium-ion battery cathodes in 1050, 1060, 1070, 1235, 1100 and 8011: grades, thickness, strength and pinhole limits. Aluminium Foil for Pet Food ContainersAluminium (aluminum) foil for wet pet food trays and lids: 3003, 8011, 8006 and 5052 alloys, tempers, gauges, retort lacquers and food-contact rules, worldwide. Aluminium Foil Induction Seal LinersHow aluminium (aluminum) foil induction seal liners work: 8011, 8079 and 1235 foil, one-piece and two-piece structures, container matching and seal testing. Aluminium Foil Tape for Duct Sealing and InsulationAluminium (aluminum) foil tape explained: foil gauges, acrylic, butyl and silicone adhesives, UL 181 duct ratings, sizes and application. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium for Anodising: Substrates, Pre-Anodised Coil and Finished FormsAluminium (aluminum) for anodising: anodising-quality substrates, pre-anodised coil, colouring and sealing routes, film classes and tests for each industry. Aluminium for EV Battery Trays and Battery EnclosuresAluminium (aluminum) for EV battery trays: 6005A, 6082 and 6061 extrusions, 5754 and 5182 sheet, joining, sealing and pack tests. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium for Humanoid RobotsWhich aluminum alloys suit humanoid robot frames, links, joints and actuator housings: 7075, 6061, 6082, 5052 and casting alloys, routes and tolerances. Aluminium for Pneumatic Cylinder ManufacturersAluminium (aluminum) for pneumatic cylinder makers: barrel profiles, end-cap, piston and guide-body stock for ISO 15552, 21287 and 6432 cylinders, worldwide. Aluminium for Tank Trucks and Tank TrailersAluminium (aluminum) for road tankers: 5083, 5182, 5454 and 5754 plate, heads, profiles, tube and filler wire, with ADR, EN 13094 and DOT notes. Global supply. Aluminium Gas Cylinder MaterialsAluminum gas cylinder materials explained: 6061-T6 slugs, bar and tube for seamless cylinders and liners, 5xxx circles for LPG, ISO 7866 and DOT-3AL rules. Aluminium Ground Bus Bar: Earth Bar Material GuideAluminium (aluminum) ground and earth bus bar in 1060, 1350, 6101: sizing against copper, hole layouts, plating, joints. Cut, drilled and shipped worldwide. Aluminium Hex Bar: Alloys, Sizes and SelectionGuide to aluminum hex bar: 6061, 2011, 2024, 7075, 6262 and 6063 grades, extruded vs cold-finished, sizes, weights and how to choose. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Hex Tube: Sizes, Alloys and ApplicationsAluminum hex tube explained: 6061-T6/T6511 and 6063-T5/T6 hexagonal tubing, round or hex bore, sizes, weights, section properties and applications worldwide. Aluminium Honeycomb Core: How to Select ItHow to select aluminum honeycomb core: 3003, 5052 and 5056 alloys, cell size, foil gauge, density, L/W shear data, coatings and forms. Global supply. Aluminium Honeycomb Panels: Construction, Specification & SizesAluminium (aluminum) honeycomb panels: 3003/5052 core, 3003/5005 skins, bonded or brazed builds, sizes, weights and fire ratings. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Hourglass Tube for Radiator & Heat Exchanger CoresHF-welded aluminium (aluminum) hourglass tube for radiators: 4343/3003 and 4343/3005 clad, dimple, free-end, two- and three-channel profiles. Global supply. Aluminium in the Kitchen: Materials for Cookware, Foil, Cabinets & AppliancesAluminium (aluminum) alloys for kitchen cookware, foil, containers, cabinets and appliances: 1050, 3003, 8011, 6063 and more, plus food-contact rules. Aluminium Insulation Jacketing Coil: Alloys, Finishes and SpecificationAluminium (aluminum) jacketing coil for pipe and tank insulation: 3003, 3105, 1100 or 5005, 0.4 – 1.5 mm, smooth, stucco or corrugated. Global supply. Aluminium Intercooler Core Tube (CAC Tube) and Inner FinAluminium (aluminum) intercooler core tube for tube-and-fin charge-air coolers: HF-welded clad CAC tube 30 – 100 mm wide, 0.26 – 0.5 mm wall, with inner fins. Aluminium Magnet Wire: Types, Thermal Classes & SelectionAluminium (aluminum) magnet wire: 1350 EC conductor, enamelled, paper or glass-covered, round and flat, class 130 to 220, versus copper. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Materials for CabinetsAluminium (aluminum) for cabinets: 6063 and 6061 frame profiles, 5052 and 3003 sheet, honeycomb and ACP panels, finishes and fittings. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Materials for EV Power BatteriesWhich aluminium (aluminum) grades go into an EV power battery: cathode foil, cell cans, covers, cold plates, busbars and pack trays, with tempers and gauges. Aluminium Microchannel Tube (Multi-Port Extrusion): Complete GuideExtruded aluminium (aluminum) microchannel (MPE) tube: 1100, 3102 and 3003 alloys, sizes, ports, zinc and flux coatings, brazing and testing. Global supply. Aluminium Microchannel Tube Extrusion ToolingHow aluminium (aluminum) microchannel tube and wide cooling-plate dies work: porthole die design, 1xxx/3xxx/6xxx alloys, size bands, tolerances and testing. Aluminium MIG Wire: Grades, Selection and UseAluminium (aluminum) MIG wire explained: ER4043, ER5356, ER5183 and ER5556 chemistry, filler selection by base alloy, spool sizes, gas and feeding tips. Aluminium Mirror Sheet and CoilAluminium (aluminum) mirror sheet and coil guide: 1050, 1070, 1085, 3003 and 5005 grades, rolled, anodised and PVD finishes, reflectance levels and uses. Aluminium Oil Cooler TubeAluminium (aluminum) oil cooler tube explained: HF welded 4343/3003 clad flat tube, turbulator and dimpled designs, sizes, tolerances, brazing and testing. Aluminium Pipe and Tube for Pressure VesselsAluminium (aluminum) pipe and seamless tube for pressure vessels: 5083, 5086, 6061, 6063, 3003 to ASME SB-241 and EN 755, with properties and class rules. Aluminium Pipe Fittings: Types, Alloys and SelectionAluminium (aluminum) pipe fittings explained: elbows, tees, reducers, caps, flanges and couplings, 6061/6063/5083 alloys, ASTM B361 and global selection tips. Aluminium Pipe Size Chart: SCH40 and SCH80 Dimensions and WeightsAluminium (aluminum) pipe size chart: NPS outside diameters, Schedule 5, 10, 40 and 80 wall thickness, ID and weight per foot and metre for 6061 and 6063 pipe. Aluminium Pipe Tee FittingsAluminium (aluminum) pipe tees: equal, reducing, butt-weld, socket, threaded and flanged tees in 6061, 6063 and 5083, with B16.9 sizes. Supplied globally. Aluminium Plate Thickness & Sheet Gauge ChartAluminium (aluminum) plate thickness and gauge chart: standard mm and inch sizes from 2 to 200 mm+, gauge conversions, weights per m² and alloys by thickness. Aluminium Pneumatic Cylinder Tube: Alloys, Bores & FinishesAluminium (aluminum) pneumatic cylinder tube in 6063-T5, 6063-T6 and 6061-T6: ISO 15552 profile barrels, round tubes, bore tolerances and hard anodising. Aluminium Profiles for Air Outlet Vents and GrillesExtruded 6063 and 6060 aluminium profiles for vent frames, grille blades, louvres and slot diffusers. Aluminum HVAC sections, anodised or coated, worldwide. Aluminium Profiles for Doors and WindowsExtruded aluminium (aluminum) door and window profiles in 6063 and 6060: thermal-break, sliding, louvre and shutter sections, finishes, tolerances, packing. Aluminium Profiles for Mirror FramesAluminium (aluminum) mirror frame profiles in 6063 and bright-dip 6463: section types, glass slots, finishes, tolerances and how to order. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Railing Profiles for BuildingsAluminium (aluminum) railing profiles for stairs, balconies and terraces: handrails, posts and rails in 6063-T5/T6 and 6061-T6, with loads, finishes, weights. Aluminium Rectangular Tube: Standard Die Sizes and Custom ToolingStandard aluminium (aluminum) rectangular and square tube die sizes from 12 × 10 to 100 × 45 mm with weights, plus custom tooling rules, alloys and tolerances. Aluminium Rectangular Tubing: A Practical Buyer's GuideAluminium (aluminum) rectangular tubing guide: 6061-T6, 6063-T5 and 6082 properties, inch and metric size charts with weights and section properties, uses. Aluminium Reducer Pipe & Tapered TubeAluminium (aluminum) reducer and tapered tube with changing diameter or wall: 6061-T6, 7020-T6, 2024-T351. Forming methods, tolerances, uses. Supplied globally. Aluminium Rolled Ring ForgingsHow aluminium (aluminum) rolled ring forgings are made: 6061, 2014, 2219, 7075 and 7050 alloys, T652/T7352 tempers, ASTM B247 properties. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Roofing Material: Alloys, Forms and CoatingsChoosing aluminium (aluminum) roofing material: 3003, 3004, 3105 and 5052 sheet, coil and foil, tempers, PE and PVDF coatings, standards. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Roofing Sheet: Profiles, Gauges and SizesAluminium (aluminum) roofing sheet guide: corrugated, trapezoidal, standing seam and tile profiles, 0.4–1.2 mm gauges, weights and coatings. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Round Bar Extrusion Dies and Standard SizesAluminium (aluminum) round bar extrusion die sizes from Ø4 to Ø350 mm and 1/4 to 8 in, with kg/m weights, alloys, tolerances and die advice. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Round Bar: How to Choose the Alloy, Type and SizeChoosing aluminium (aluminum) round bar: 6061, 6082, 2011, 2024 and 7075 compared, extruded vs cold-finished vs forged, sizes, standards. Shipped worldwide. Aluminium Round Tube Dies: Types, Size Chart & Ordering GuideHow aluminium (aluminum) round tube dies work: porthole vs seamless tooling, metric and inch size charts with weights, alloys, tolerances. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Round Tube: Alloys, Types, Sizes and StandardsAluminium (aluminum) round tube explained: 6061, 6063, 7075, 2024 and 5083 grades, seamless, porthole, drawn and welded types, sizes, weights and standards. Aluminium Sandwich Panels: Honeycomb, Corrugated, Foam and ACP Cores ComparedAluminium (aluminum) sandwich panels compared: honeycomb, corrugated, foam and ACP cores, skin alloys, weights, fire classes and uses. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Sandwich Wall Panels: Corrugated, Honeycomb and Insulated CoresAluminium sandwich wall panels for facades and interiors: corrugated, honeycomb and insulated cores, specs, fire class and fixing advice. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Sheet and Circles for Deep DrawingChoosing aluminum sheet and circles for deep drawing: 1050, 1100, 3003, 3004, 5052 and 5182 in O and H2x tempers, earing, grain size, draw ratios and die tips. Aluminium Sheet and Plate for Pressure VesselsAluminium (aluminum) plate for pressure vessels: 5083, 5454, 5052, 3003 and 6061 to ASME SB-209 and EN 485, with minimum properties and temperature limits. Aluminium Sheet and Strip for 3C Electronics HousingsChoosing aluminium (aluminum) sheet and strip for phone, laptop, tablet and camera housings: 1050, 5052, 5252, 6061, 6063, 6013, 7021 and 7075 compared. Aluminium Sheet for Power Battery Liquid Cold Plates3003 and 3003/4343, 4045 and 4004 clad aluminium (aluminum) brazing sheet for EV battery liquid cold plates: chemistry, tempers, structures. Global supply. Aluminium Sign Blanks: Alloys, Thicknesses & SpecificationsAluminium (aluminum) sign blank sheet in 5052-H38, 6061-T6, 3003 and 1100: thicknesses, shapes, corner radii, holes and DOT-style specs. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Slab: High-Integrity Cast Slab for Rolling, Forging & MachiningHigh-integrity aluminium (aluminum) slab in 7075, 7050, 2014, 2618 and 5083: casting defects, UT and macro inspection, sizes and weights. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Solar Absorber Sheet & StripAluminium (aluminum) solar absorber coil in 1060 and 1100: bare or PVD selective-coated, absorptance and emittance, sizes and testing. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Square Bar and Square Hollow BarAluminium (aluminum) square bar and hollow bar guide: 6061, 6063, 6082, 7075, 2024, 5083 grades, tempers, 3–250 mm sizes, weights, standards. Global supply. Aluminium Square Bar Extrusion Dies & Size ChartAluminium (aluminum) square bar extrusion dies: metric and inch size charts with weights, corner radii, alloys and EN 755-4 tolerances. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Square Tube Extrusion Dies: Standard Sizes and Custom ToolingAluminium (aluminum) square tube extrusion die sizes from 12.7 to 203 mm, how hollow dies work and when existing tooling beats a custom die. Supplied globally. Aluminium Square Tube: Sizes, Weights, Alloys and SelectionAluminium (aluminum) square tube guide: 6061, 6063 and 6082 sizes from 1/2 in to 8 in, weights, section properties, tolerances and finishes. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Streamline Tube: Shapes, Sizes, Alloys and Strut DesignAluminium (aluminum) streamline tube for struts and fairings: airfoil shape, drag, 6061-T6 and 2024 alloys, size conversion from round, loads and buying tips. Aluminium Street Light Poles: Alloys, Tube Sizes & DesignAluminium (aluminum) tube, plate and extrusions for street light pole makers: 6063-T6, 6061-T6, 6005A, EN 40-6 and AASHTO design notes. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Strip and Foil for Shutters and BlindsAluminium (aluminum) strip and foil for roller shutters and venetian blinds: 3104, 3105, 5052 and 5182 in H19 and H48, 0.12–0.50 mm, coil coated. Global supply. Aluminium Strip for Computer RadiatorsAluminium (aluminum) strip for computer radiator and heat sink fins: 1060, 1100, 1200 and 8011 in H16/H26, 0.21 – 1.5 mm, tolerances, properties. Global supply. Aluminium Strip for Pre-Sensitised (PS) Plate BasePre-sensitised (PS) plate base aluminium (aluminum) strip in 1050, 1052, 1060 and 1070, H16/H18: tolerances, flatness, baking test values. Shipped worldwide. Aluminium Substrate for CTP Printing Plates1050, 1060 and 1070 H18/H19 aluminium (aluminum) substrate for CTP, thermal and UV-CTP printing plates: chemistry, gauges, tolerances. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium T Bar (Tee Section): Sizes, Weights and Alloy SelectionAluminium (aluminum) T bar guide: 6063, 6061 and 6082 tee sections, metric and inch sizes, weights, section properties, finishes and uses. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Tent Pole Tube: Alloys, Sizes & DesignAluminium (aluminum) tent pole tube in 7001, 7075 and 6061: main and insert tube sizes, T6 and T9 tempers, anodising and design advice for pole makers. Aluminium Threaded Rod and Studs: Alloys, Sizes and Load CapacityAluminium (aluminum) threaded rod and studs in 6061-T6, 2024-T4 and 7075: metric and UNC/UNF sizes, stress areas, loads and galling advice. Global supply. Aluminium to Copper Brazing RodsHow to braze aluminium (aluminum) to copper: Zn-Al and Al-Si filler rods, flux-cored options, melting ranges, joint design and HVAC repair tips. Global supply. Aluminium Tooling & Jig Plate and Block: How to ChooseHow to choose aluminium (aluminum) tooling and jig plate or block: cast vs rolled vs forged, 5083, 6061-T651, 7075, flatness, machining. Supplied worldwide. Aluminium Tread Checker Plate in Coil and SheetAluminium (aluminum) tread checker plate in coil and sheet: 3003, 5052, 5754, 5083 and 6061, diamond and 5-bar patterns, EN 1386 sizes. Shipped worldwide. Aluminium Tube Coil (Coiled Aluminium Tubing)Aluminium tube coil (coiled aluminum tubing) in 1100, 1050, 3003 and 3103, O and H111 tempers, to ASTM B491 and B210: sizes, weights, uses. Shipped worldwide. Aluminium Tubes for Heat Exchangers: Types, Alloys and SelectionAluminium (aluminum) heat exchanger tube: drawn, inner-grooved, microchannel, HF-welded clad flat and finned tube in 1100, 3003, 3102, 6063. Shipped worldwide. Aluminium Tubing for Oxygen ConcentratorsAluminium (aluminum) tube for oxygen concentrator sieve beds, tanks and coolers: 6063, 6061, 5052, 3003, sizes, anodising, oxygen cleaning. Global supply. Aluminium Wall Panels: Choosing the Right Panel MaterialAluminium (aluminum) wall panel materials compared: solid 3003/5005 sheet, composite, honeycomb and insulated panels, finishes, fire classes. Global supply. Aluminium Washers: Alloys, Types, Sizes and SelectionAluminium (aluminum) washers explained: flat, sealing, lock and custom types, 1050, 1100, 3003, 5052 and 6061 alloys, ISO 7089 and DIN 7603 sizes. Worldwide. Aluminium Welding Wire: Grades, Filler Selection and MIG/TIG PracticeAluminium (aluminum) welding wire guide: ER4043, ER5356, ER5183, ER4943, ER4047 chemistry, filler choice by base alloy, sizes, MIG/TIG tips. Worldwide supply. Aluminium Winding Wire: Selection Guide for Motors, Transformers & CoilsAluminium (aluminum) winding wire guide: 1350 conductor, enamel classes 130–220, round and flat sizes, copper and CCA comparison and sizing. Supplied globally. Aluminium Window Profile Specification: A Buyer’s and Designer’s GuideHow to specify aluminium (aluminum) window profiles: 6060/6063 tempers, wind-load sizing, thermal breaks, tolerances, finishes and RFQ checklist. Global. Aluminium Wire for Rivets, Screws and BoltsAluminum rivet, screw and bolt wire guide: alloys 1100, 2117, 2024, 5056, 6061, 7050 and 7075, tempers, standards, cold heading and selection. Global supply. Aluminium Wire Mesh: Types, Mesh Sizes, Alloys & SelectionAluminium (aluminum) wire mesh explained: woven, welded and expanded types, mesh count and open area maths, wire alloys, finishes and uses worldwide. Aluminium-Plastic Composite Strip for Cables and Optical CablesAluminium-plastic composite tape (aluminum shielding tape) for telecom, data and optical cables: YL, YLY, EL, ELE types, sizes, peel and seal data. Anodised Aluminium Coil for FabricationPre-anodised aluminium (anodized aluminum) coil in 5005, 5657, 1050 and 3003: film classes, finishes, forming limits and sizes. Slit or cut, shipped worldwide. Anodised Aluminium Extrusions and ProfilesAnodised aluminium (anodized aluminum) extrusions: alloys, AA10–AA25 and hardcoat classes, colours, sealing, tolerances and defects. Supplied worldwide. Anodized Aluminium Sheet: Alloys, Colours, Finishes and SpecificationAnodised aluminium sheet guide: which alloys anodise best (5005, 1050, 5052, 6061), colours, finishes, coating classes, sizes. Aluminum sheet shipped worldwide. Anodized Aluminium Tubing: Alloys, Finishes and SizesAnodised aluminium tubing in 6063, 6061 and 7075: round, square and rectangular tube, colours, coating classes, sizes, weights. Aluminum tube shipped worldwide. Anodized Aluminium Wire: Alloys, Gauges, Colours and UsesAnodised aluminium wire in 1050, 1100 and 5052: round, flat and square wire, gauge chart, colours, uses in crafts and bonsai. Aluminum wire supplied globally. Anti-Fouling Self-Cleaning Anodized Aluminium Sheet for FacadesAnti-fouling, self-cleaning anodised aluminium sheet for facades: how it works, alloys, coating classes, testing and specification. Aluminum supplied globally. Antimicrobial Anodized Aluminium: How It Works, Testing and SpecificationAntimicrobial anodised aluminium explained: how silver works in the anodic film, ISO 22196 testing, alloys, forms and high-touch uses. Aluminum guide. Application of Aluminium Brazing Sheet in AutomobilesWhere aluminum brazing sheet is used in cars and EVs: radiators, condensers, evaporators, oil coolers, intercoolers and EV cold plates, with typical alloys. Auto Body Aluminium Panel SheetAuto body aluminium (aluminum) sheet guide: 6016, 6111, 6014, 5182 and 5754 for outer, inner and structural panels, T4/T4P and paint-bake, surface, joining. B93 (В93) Aluminium Alloy: GOST Composition, Tempers & SupplyB93 (В93, V93pch) is a Russian Al-Zn-Mg-Cu forging alloy to GOST 4784: chemistry, tempers, standards, 7075/7050 comparison and global aluminum supply. Bathroom Aluminium Profiles & ComponentsAluminium (aluminum) extrusions and sheet for shower enclosures, mirror frames, towel rails and cabinets: 6063, 6463 and 6061, wet-room finishes, global supply. Bent Aluminium Tubing & Mandrel BendsBent aluminium (aluminum) tubing and mandrel bends in 6061-T6, 6063, 3003 and 6082: CLR, wall, alloy and process guide with size tables, supplied worldwide. Billet Aluminium Block for Racing PartsChoosing billet aluminium (aluminum) block for racing parts: 6061-T651/T6511, 7075-T7351 and 2024-T351 for calipers, housings and caps. Supplied worldwide. Bonding Ribbon for Semiconductor Packaging: Choosing the MaterialAluminium (aluminum) bonding ribbon for power modules and battery interconnects, compared with gold, copper and silver ribbon for packaging, with sizes. Bonding Wire for LED PackagingHow to choose bonding wire for LED packages: silver alloy, gold-coated silver, gold, copper and aluminum wire compared on reflectivity, reliability and cost. Braided Aluminium Wire: Flat and Tubular BraidFlat and tubular braided aluminum wire in 5154 Al-Mg alloy for earthing straps, flexible links and cable shielding: constructions, sizes, copper comparison. Brazed Aluminium Honeycomb PanelBrazed aluminum honeycomb panels: all-metal sandwich with core and skins metallurgically joined, no adhesive. Fire behaviour, weldability, alloys and uses. Brazing Flux: Types, Classes and How to ChooseHow to choose brazing flux for aluminium (aluminum) Al-Si and Zn-Al fillers, compared with silver, copper and steel fluxes: AWS A5.31 and ISO 18496 classes. Bulb Flat: Aluminium Profiles Compared with Steel HPExtruded aluminium (aluminum) bulb flats in 6082, 6005A and 5083 for ship and offshore stiffeners, compared with steel HP sizes to EN 10067: weights, design. Busbar Connector ComponentsBusbar connectors explained: rigid link plates, flexible braid and laminated connectors, hardware, with copper and aluminum material and joint advice. Cabinet Handle Aluminium Profiles: Alloys, Shapes & FinishesHow to specify cabinet handle aluminium (aluminum) profiles: 6063-T5/T6 and 6061 alloys, J-pull, G and C shapes, finishes and tolerances. Supplied worldwide. Carbon Coated Aluminium Foil: How It Works and How to Specify ItCarbon coated aluminium (aluminum) foil for lithium-ion cathodes and capacitors: 1235, 1060, 1100 H18 substrates, coating types and test data. Global supply. Carbon Fibre Honeycomb Panels: Cores, Skins and DesignCarbon fibre honeycomb sandwich panels explained: aluminium (aluminum) or aramid core, T300/T700 skins, stiffness, galvanic isolation and testing. Cast Ceramic Aluminium Matrix Composites (Cast Al-MMCs)Cast ceramic-reinforced aluminium (aluminum) matrix composites: SiC and in-situ TiB2 systems, casting routes, properties vs A356, design and machining. Ceramic Aluminium Matrix Composites (Al-MMCs)Guide to ceramic-reinforced aluminium (aluminum) matrix composites: SiC, Al2O3 and TiB2 systems, properties, processing, machining and how to specify them. Ceramic-Reinforced Aluminium Composite Powder for Additive ManufacturingTiB2-reinforced aluminium (aluminum) composite powder for LPBF and DED: AlSi7Mg and AlSi10Mg matrices, particle size, O/N/H limits, properties and handling. Chocolate Aluminium Foil (8 – 15 µm, Colour Coated)Colour-coated, printed and embossed chocolate aluminium (aluminum) foil in 8011, 1235 and 8079 O temper, 8–15 µm: specs, coatings and buying advice, worldwide. Clean Room Aluminium ProfilesClean room aluminium (aluminum) profiles: coving, panel joiners, ceiling grid, door frames and skirting in 6063, finishes, ISO 14644 and GMP needs. Worldwide. CNC Aluminium Machining: From Material to Finished PartGuide to CNC aluminium (aluminum) machining: best alloys and tempers, stock forms, cutting data, design rules, tolerances and finishes, with global supply. Coffee Capsule Aluminium FoilAluminium (aluminum) foil for coffee capsule bodies and lids: 8011, 3003, 1235 and 8079 alloys, gauges, lacquers and seal tests. Supplied worldwide. Coiled Aluminium BusbarCoiled aluminium (aluminum) busbar in 1350, 1060, 1070 and 6101: tempers, conductivity, sizes, insulation and when coil beats straight bar. Supplied worldwide. Cold Drawn Aluminium TubeCold drawn aluminium (aluminum) tube in 2024, 3003, 5052, 6061, 6063 and 7075: process, tolerances, ASTM B210 and EN 754 data, sizes, uses. Shipped worldwide. Cold Finished Aluminium Rod & BarCold finished aluminium (aluminum) rod and bar in 2011, 2024, 6061, 6262 and 7075 to ASTM B211 and AMS-QQ-A-225: tolerances, properties, sizes. Global supply. Colour Coated Aluminium FoilColour coated and lacquered aluminium (aluminum) foil in 8011, 8079, 3003 and 1100: coatings, gauges, uses, tests and food-contact rules. Supplied worldwide. Colour Coated Aluminium Sheet, Coil & StripPre-painted aluminium (aluminum) sheet, coil and strip in 3003, 3105, 5005 and 5052 with PE, HDP and PVDF coatings: specs, tests and uses. Supplied worldwide. Colour Coated Aluminium Skin Sheet and Coil for Composite PanelsColour-coated aluminium (aluminum) skin coil for ACP: 3003, 3105, 5005 and 1100 alloys, 0.18 – 0.50 mm, PE/PVDF/FEVE coatings, fire-rated cores. Worldwide. Copper Aluminium Bimetallic WashersCopper-aluminium (aluminum) bimetallic washers for Cu-to-Al busbar and terminal joints: clad layers, 20/80 ratio, M6 – M20 sizes, installation. Global supply. Copper Clad Aluminium (CCA)Copper clad aluminium (CCA) explained: how the aluminum-core bimetal is made, copper ratios, conductivity, weight, standards and uses. Supplied worldwide. Copper Clad Aluminium Bus BarCopper clad aluminium bus bar to ASTM B1005: 20, 25 and 30 % copper, A and H classes, sizes, resistance and weight vs copper. Aluminum core, worldwide. Copper Clad Aluminium Plate & SheetCopper clad aluminium (aluminum) plate: one-side Cu/Al, two-side Cu/Al/Cu and Al/Cu/Al laminates, layer ratios, weights and bond testing. Global supply. Copper Clad Aluminium StripCopper clad aluminium (aluminum) strip in coil: overlay, inlay and edge-lay types, 10 – 30 % copper, for battery connectors and stamped terminals. Worldwide. Corrugated Aluminium Metal: Profiles, Alloys and SpecificationGuide to corrugated aluminum metal: 7/8 in corrugated, R-panel, box rib and deck profiles in 3003, 3004, 5052 and 5005, with gauges, finishes and fixing advice. Current Collector Aluminium Foil for BatteriesHow to choose current collector aluminum foil for lithium-ion, sodium-ion and supercapacitor cells: plain 1070/1235 H18, carbon-coated and porous foil, specs. Custom Aluminium Extrusions: How the Service Works, from Drawing to DeliveryHow custom aluminium (aluminum) extrusions are designed, tooled and made: alloys, die types, design rules, tolerances, finishing and cost, for buyers worldwide. Custom Aluminium Forgings: Process, Alloy and Specification GuideHow to source custom aluminum forgings: open-die, closed-die and ring-rolled routes, alloys 6061 to 7050, tempers, design rules and NDT. Supplied worldwide. Custom Aluminium Tube: Special Shapes, Bends, Telescopic and Tapered TubeGuide to custom aluminium (aluminum) tube: special shapes, bent, telescopic, tapered and precision tube in 6061, 6063, 6082, 7075. Supplied worldwide. Custom Large Plate-Cut Aluminium BusbarCustom large aluminium (aluminum) busbars cut from thick 1070, 1060, 1350 and 6101 plate: sizes, conductivity, tolerances and machining, supplied worldwide. Decorative Aluminium Honeycomb PanelsDecorative aluminum honeycomb panels for facades, walls, ceilings and floors: 3003, 5005 and 5052 skins, honeycomb cores, PVDF, wood and stone finishes, sizes. Electrical Aluminium Busbar: Selection and Sizing GuideElectrical aluminium (aluminum) busbar guide: 1350, 6101, 6063 and 6082 grades, conductivity, sizes, resistance, ampacity sizing and joints. Supplied worldwide. Electrical Aluminium Tubular Bus PipeAluminium (aluminum) tubular bus pipe in 6101-T6, 6063-T6 and 1350: conductivity, Schedule 40/80 sizes, resistance, spans, welding, fittings. Shipped worldwide. Embossed Aluminium FoilEmbossed aluminium (aluminum) foil in 1060, 1100, 3003 and 8011: orange peel, diamond and hemispherical patterns, 0.04–0.3 mm, coated. Shipped worldwide. Enamelled Aluminium Flat WireEnamelled aluminium (aluminum) flat wire for transformers, reactors and motors: sizes, corner radii, Class 120–220 enamels, IEC 60317-0-9. Supplied worldwide. Enamelled Wire (Magnet Wire): Types, Classes and SizesEnamelled (enameled) magnet wire guide: acetal, polyurethane, polyester, polyesterimide and PAI enamels, thermal classes, IEC 60317 sizes, aluminum conductors. ER4043 Welding Wire (AlSi5): A Practical GuideER4043 (AlSi5) aluminum welding wire and TIG rod to AWS A5.10: chemistry, compatible base metals, weld strength and MIG settings. Supplied globally. ER4047 Aluminium Welding Wire (AlSi12)ER4047 (AlSi12) aluminum welding wire and rod to AWS A5.10: composition, near-eutectic melting, leak-tight joints, brazing use and selection. Global supply. ER4643 / R4643 Aluminium Welding WireER4643 / R4643 aluminium (aluminum) filler to AWS A5.10: Al-Si-Mg chemistry for heat-treated 6061 and 6xxx welds, MIG and TIG sizes, parameters. Global supply. ER4943 / R4943 Aluminium Welding WireER4943 / R4943 aluminium (aluminum) filler to AWS A5.10: Al-Si-Mg wire, stronger as welded than ER4043 on 6xxx joints. Sizes, settings, supplied globally. ER5183 and ER5356 Welding Wire for Aluminium TankersHow to choose ER5183 or ER5356 aluminium (aluminum) filler for tank trucks: composition, weld strength, base-metal pairing, sizes and storage. Global supply. ER5356 Aluminium Welding WireER5356 aluminium (aluminum) MIG welding wire to AWS A5.10: spool sizes, MIG settings, feeding, base metals, defects and filler comparison. Supplied worldwide. Extra-Large Aluminium Square and Rectangular TubeExtra-large aluminum square and rectangular tube, 300 × 300 to about 1200 × 1200 mm, walls 6–120 mm, in 6061, 6082, 6063, 7075. Section data; global supply. Extra-Large Seamless Aluminium Tube: Buyer's GuideExtra-large seamless aluminum tube up to about 1,300 mm OD: vertical extrusion, alloys (6061, 7075, 2024, 5083), standards, weights and testing. Global supply. Extruded Aluminium Bar & Rod: Shapes, Alloys and SpecificationsGuide to extruded aluminium (aluminum) bar and rod: round, square, hex, flat and shaped bars in 6061, 6082, 7075 and 2024, with standards, sizes and weights. Extruded Aluminium Cladding Panel ProfilesExtruded aluminium (aluminum) cladding panel profiles: section types, 0.8–1.5 mm walls, weights per metre, finishes and alloys for facades. Supplied worldwide. Extruded Aluminium Tube: Seamless and Porthole Tube ExplainedExtruded aluminium (aluminum) tube explained: seamless vs porthole methods, 6061, 6063 and 7075 alloys, ASTM B241, B429 and EN 755, sizes and weights. Fiberglass Honeycomb Panel with Aluminium CoreFRP-faced aluminum honeycomb panels: 3003/5052 core, glass-epoxy skins, weight, fire ratings and uses in vehicles, marine and buildings. Global supply. Flat-Oval Aluminium Radiator TubeFlat-oval aluminium radiator tube: HF-welded, 4343/3003/7072 brazing-clad, 12–40 mm wide, 0.20–0.40 mm wall. Aluminum core tube guide, shipped worldwide. Flexible Aluminium BusbarFlexible aluminium busbar guide: laminated 1060/1070/1350 foil, braided and rigid-flex types, sizing, joints and insulation. Aluminum, global supply. Flexible Busbar: Materials, Types and SelectionFlexible busbar guide: copper vs aluminium vs copper-clad aluminum, laminated vs braided, rigid vs flexible, plating, insulation and selection. Global supply. Frameless Awning Window Aluminium ProfilesAluminium (aluminum) profiles for a frameless awning window: frame, vent, mullions, bonded glass subframes and covers, 1.2 – 2.0 mm walls, kg/m weights, alloys. Free-Cutting Aluminium BarFree-cutting (free-machining) aluminium bar guide: 2011, 2007, 6262, 6026, 6023 and lead-free grades: chemistry, properties, selection. Aluminum bar worldwide. GOST / OST Aluminium Alloy Supply: Russian Grades to DrawingRussian GOST and OST aluminium (aluminum) alloys such as 1163, 1420, В93, Д19ч and 1980 as sheet, plate, coil, strip and foil, made to drawings worldwide. Hard Anodised Aluminium Bar and Rod: Type III Hardcoat GuideType III hard anodised aluminium (aluminum) round, hex, square and flat bar in 6061, 6082, 7075 and 2024: alloy choice, coating build-up, sealing and masking. Heat Seal Aluminium Foil: Lidding, Induction and Blister GradesHeat seal aluminium (aluminum) foil in 8011, 8021, 8079 and 1235: lacquered and laminated grades for cup lids, induction liners, blister lidding and pouches. Heavy Bonding Wire & Ribbon for Power Semiconductor PackagingHow to choose heavy aluminium (aluminum) bonding wire or ribbon for IGBT, MOSFET and SiC modules: sizes, Al vs Cu trade-offs, process checks and qualification. High Adhesive Aluminium: Anodic Surfaces Built for BondingHigh adhesive aluminium (aluminum) sheet and coil with a porous bonding-grade anodic surface for MCCL, LED substrates and bonded composites. Supplied worldwide. High-Conductivity 1070 Aluminium Wire for Lightning Protection1070 and AlMgSi aluminium (aluminum) wire for lightning protection air terminals, down conductors and bonding: sizes, standards, properties. Global supply. High-End Aluminium Forgings: Alloys, Processes and QualityHigh-end aluminium (aluminum) forgings in 2014, 2219, 2618, 6061, 7050 and 7075: open-die, closed-die, rolled rings and tubes, AMS/ASTM specs, global supply. High-Formability Aluminium Sheet for 3C Internal ComponentsHigh-formability aluminium (aluminum) sheet, strip and coil for 3C internal parts: 1050, 3003, 5052, 5754 and 6061 for stamping and drawing. Global supply. High-Frequency Welded Aluminium Pipe and TubeHigh-frequency welded (HFW) aluminium pipe in 3003, 3005 and 4343/3003, 4045/3003, 7072/3003 clad strip: round, D, oval and flat tubes. Aluminum, global supply. High-Power Shielded Aluminium Busbar for EV High-Voltage SystemsShielded aluminium (aluminum) busbar for EV high-voltage systems: 1060 and 6101 conductors, insulation and 3003 shield. Design, tests and global supply. High-Precision Large Diameter Aluminium TubeHigh-precision large diameter aluminium (aluminum) tube in 2024, 5083, 6061 and 7075: extruded, drawn, forged or welded, tight tolerances, global supply. High-Precision Ultra-Flat Aluminium PlateUltra-flat high-precision aluminium (aluminum) plate in 5052, 5083, 6061-T651 and 7075-T651: milled faces, tight flatness, ready to machine. Global supply. High-Precision, High-Strength Rectangular Aluminium TubeHigh-precision rectangular aluminium (aluminum) tube in 2024, 5083, 6061 and 7075: drawn vs extruded routes, tolerances, properties and sizes. Global supply. High-Purity Aluminium: 4N, 4N5 and 5N Grades ExplainedHigh-purity aluminium (aluminum) at 99.99 % (4N), 4N5 and 5N: grades, refining, impurity control, forms and uses in capacitor foil and targets. Global supply. High-Reflectivity Aluminium Sheet for Lighting and Optical UseHigh-reflectivity aluminium (aluminum) sheet and coil: anodised and PVD grades from about 86 % to 98 % total reflectance, UV grades and sizes. Global supply. High-Strength 6000 Series Aluminium Sheet for Structural Thermal Parts6000 series aluminium (aluminum) sheet that carries load and moves heat: 6061, 6063, 6060 and 6101 compared for conductivity and strength, plus selection tips. High-Strength Anodised Aluminium for Electronics HousingsChoosing high-strength anodised aluminium (aluminum) for device housings: 5052, 5252, 6061, 6013 and 7xxx routes, cosmetic risks, specs. Global supply. High-Strength, High-Toughness 7-Series Aluminium Thin Sheet for 3C ElectronicsHigh-strength, high-toughness 7-series aluminium (aluminum) thin sheet, 0.2 – 0.5 mm, for 3C electronics: 7075, 7021 and 7003, properties, forming and specs. High-Temperature Ceramic Aluminium Matrix CompositesHow ceramic-reinforced aluminium (aluminum) matrix composites keep strength at 200 – 350 °C: reinforcements, alloys, pistons, brakes, design, specification. High-Temperature Honeycomb CoreHow hot can honeycomb core run? Temperature limits of aluminium (aluminum), aramid and metal cores, why node adhesive and brazing decide, and how to specify. Honeycomb Core for Energy AbsorptionHow aluminium (aluminum) honeycomb absorbs impact energy: crush strength, stroke, pre-crushing, sizing, crash barriers, rail and aerospace uses. Global supply. Honeycomb Core Materials & Sandwich PanelsCompare honeycomb core materials (aluminium/aluminum 3003, 5052, 5056, aramid, metal) and sandwich panel facings, joining, tests and uses. Supplied worldwide. Honeycomb Sandwich PanelHoneycomb sandwich panel guide: aluminium (aluminum) and composite facings, core choice, weights per m², stiffness, sizes and finishes. Supplied worldwide. Honeycomb Vent Panels for EMI/RFI ShieldingHow aluminium (aluminum) honeycomb EMI/RFI vent panels shield while passing air: waveguide cutoff, cell size vs depth, frames, finishes, and materials supply. Household Aluminium Foil: Jumbo Rolls for Kitchen Foil ConvertersHousehold aluminium (aluminum) foil jumbo rolls in 8011, 1235, 8079 and 8006-O, 6 – 50 µm, for rewinders: specs, pinhole limits, tolerances. Shipped worldwide. How to Choose Aluminium for Anodised Appearance PartsHow to choose aluminium (aluminum) for anodised appearance parts: 1050, 5005, 5052, 5252, 5657, 6063 and 6463 compared by finish, colour and strength. Hydrophilic Lacquered Aluminium Foil for Heat Exchanger FinsHydrophilic coated aluminium (aluminum) fin foil guide: 8011, 3102, 1100 and 8006 bases, blue, gold or clear coats, contact angle and salt-spray tests. Inner Grooved Aluminium Tube: How Groove Geometry Drives PerformanceHow inner grooved aluminium (aluminum) tubes work: groove depth, helix angle, groove count, 1060 and 3003 alloys, sizes and expansion. Global supply. Laminated Aluminium Foil: Structures, Alloys and How to Specify ThemLaminated aluminium (aluminum) foil explained: foil-plastic, foil-paper, foil-foam and foil-fabric structures, 6 – 50 µm foil, alloys, methods and tests. Laminated Busbar: Structure, Materials and Aluminium Conductor LayersHow laminated busbars work, how to choose aluminum or copper conductor layers (1350, 1060, 6101), insulation and tests. Conductor stock shipped worldwide. Large Aluminium Extrusions: Wide Panels, Heavy Sections and Long ProfilesGuide to large and wide aluminum extrusions in 6005A, 6061, 6063, 6082 and 7xxx: size limits, properties, design rules, tolerances, uses. Supplied worldwide. Large Aluminium Products: Plate, Bar, Tube, Extrusions and Forgings Beyond Standard SizesGuide to oversize aluminum: ultra-wide and ultra-thick plate, large-diameter bar, tube and square tube, big extrusions, forgings and busbar. Shipped globally. Large Diameter Aluminium Bar and BilletLarge diameter aluminum bar and billet from Ø300 mm upward in 2024, 2014, 6061, 7075, 7050 and 5083: forged vs cast, weights, testing. Shipped worldwide. Large Diameter Aluminium Tube and PipeLarge diameter aluminum pipe and tube: seamless, spiral-welded, forged and thin-wall routes, alloys, NPS sizes, weights, standards, fittings. Global supply. Large-Size Aluminium Forgings: Rings, Shafts, Discs & BlocksLarge aluminium (aluminum) forgings: open-die blocks, rolled rings, shafts and discs in 6061, 2219, 7050 and 7075, with tempers, testing and global supply. Marine Grade Aluminium Plate: Choosing the Right AlloyHow to choose marine grade aluminium (aluminum) plate: 5083, 5086, 5383, 5059, 5456, 5052, 5754 and 6061/6082 compared, H116/H321 tempers, class rules, sizes. Microchannel Aluminium Folded TubeFolded microchannel aluminium (aluminum) flat tube for brazed condensers and heat pumps: one- and two-piece designs, clad alloys, sizes, corrosion. Military-Grade Aluminium Foam: Defence & Blast ApplicationsClosed-cell aluminium (aluminum) foam for defence: blast floors, shelter doors, armour backing and EMI panels. Properties, design tips and global supply. Modified Aluminium Foil for BatteriesModified aluminium (aluminum) battery foil: carbon-coated, primer-coated, perforated and etched current collectors on 1060, 1070, 1235 foil, supplied globally. New Aluminium Armour Plate: What Comes After 5083Next-generation aluminium (aluminum) armour plate: 5059, high-Mg and Sc/Zr 5xxx, 7039, 2139 and 7085 compared with 5083-H131. Specs, selection, global supply. Nuclear-Grade Aluminium FoamAluminium (aluminum) foam in nuclear facilities: cask impact limiters, equipment buffers and EMC shielded rooms. Properties, limits, global supply. ODS Aluminium Materials: Oxide Dispersion Strengthened AluminiumODS (oxide dispersion strengthened) aluminium (aluminum) explained: how it works, production routes, properties vs 2xxx/7xxx and Al-MMCs, uses, global supply. Oval Aluminium Tubing: Selection GuideOval and flat-oval aluminium (aluminum) tubing in 6063, 6061, 6082, 5052, 3003 and 7075: sizes, weights, section data, tolerances, finishes. Global supply. Paper Covered Magnet Wire (Aluminium Conductor)Paper-covered aluminium (aluminum) winding wire for oil-filled transformers: IEC 60317-27-4 sizes, kraft and aramid papers, combined conductors, vs copper. PCB Aluminium Entry SheetAluminium (aluminum) entry sheet for PCB drilling in 1100, 1060, 3003, 3105 and 8011, H18/H19, 0.12–0.25 mm, plain or lubricant-coated. Supplied worldwide. Perforated Aluminium SheetPerforated aluminium (aluminum) sheet guide: hole patterns, open-area formulas, 3003, 5005, 5052 and 6061 grades, sizes, finishes and design tips, worldwide. Perforated Aluminium TubePerforated aluminium (aluminum) tube in 3003, 5052, 6061 and 6063: welded and seamless routes, hole patterns, open area, OD 10 – 650 mm and weights, worldwide. Porous Aluminium Foam Sheet & PlatePorous aluminium (aluminum) foam sheet and plate: open-cell and closed-cell grades, density, porosity, acoustic and impact data, cutting and sandwich panels. Precision Ground Aluminium Rod & BarCentreless ground aluminium (aluminum) rod in 2011, 2017, 2024, 6061, 6262 and 7075: h7–h9 tolerances, straightness, finish, sizes. Supplied worldwide. Precision High-Performance Aluminium ForgingsPrecision near-net aluminium (aluminum) forgings in 2014, 2219, 2618, 6061, 7050 and 7075 for aero engines, space structures, gas turbines and nuclear plant. PTP Aluminium Foil for Blister PacksPTP push-through blister lidding foil in 8011, 1235 and 8079, H18 and O temper, 18–100 µm: properties, tolerances, coatings and printing. Supplied worldwide. Quenched & Pre-Stretched Aluminium PlateQuenched and pre-stretched aluminium (aluminum) plate in 2024, 2219, 6061, 7075, 7050 and 7055: tempers T351 to T7751, properties, standards. Shipped worldwide. Reel-Fed Insulated Aluminium Busbar for EV High-Voltage SystemsReel-fed insulated aluminium (aluminum) flat conductor for EV high-voltage busbars: 6101 tempers, PA12, PVC, PE or fire-barrier insulation, processing. Retortable Aluminium Foil for Peel-Off EndsRetortable aluminium (aluminum) lidding foil for peel-off ends on food cans: 8011 structure, retort demands, reel options and testing. Supplied worldwide. Round Aluminium Extrusions: Types, Alloys and How to Specify ThemRound aluminium (aluminum) extrusions explained: solid, hollow, half round, finned, heat sink and T-slot sections in 6063, 6061 and 6082, supplied worldwide. Russian 1420 (01420) Aluminium-Lithium AlloyRussian 1420 (01420) aluminium-lithium (aluminum-lithium) alloy: Al-Mg-Li composition, low density, stiffness, weldability, sheet forms and uses. Global supply. Sacrificial Anodes: Zn-Al-Cd Zinc and Aluminium Alloy Anodes ComparedSacrificial anode guide: Zn-Al-Cd zinc vs Al-Zn-In aluminum anodes, chemistry, capacity, potential and sizing for hulls, tanks and pipelines worldwide. Seamless Aluminium Tube: Processes, Grades, Standards and SizesSeamless aluminium (aluminum) tube explained: extruded and cold-drawn grades 6061, 6063, 2024, 7075, 5083, ASTM B241/B210 and AMS specs, sizes and tolerances. Seamless Rolled Aluminium Rings for Bearing, Flange and Gear-Ring BlanksSeamless rolled aluminium (aluminum) rings for bearing, flange and gear-ring blanks: 6061, 2219, 7075, 7050, grain flow, ASTM B247 and AMS specs, worldwide. Semiconductor Bonding Wire: A Selection Guide by Process, Diameter and PackageHow to select semiconductor bonding wire: gold, copper, silver and aluminium (aluminum) wire by bonding process, diameter, pad metal and reliability tests. Semiconductor Die-to-Package Bonding Materials: How to Choose Wire or RibbonSemiconductor die-to-package bonding materials compared: gold, copper, silver and aluminium (aluminum) wire and ribbon by package, process and current load. Semiconductor Sputtering Target Materials: Choosing a Target by Film LayerSemiconductor sputtering target materials by film layer: aluminium (aluminum) Al, AlCu, AlSi and AlSiCu targets compared with Cu, Ti, Ta, W, Co and Ni. Slim French Sliding Window Profiles: Sections, Walls and WeightsGuide to a slim aluminum French sliding window series: tracks, sash stiles, interlocks, mullions, covers, 1.0 – 1.35 mm walls and kg/m weights. Small Aluminium TubingSmall aluminium (aluminum) tubing from 1 to 20 mm OD: drawn, extruded, capillary and coil tube in 1100, 3003, 6061, 6063, 7075. Sizes, weights, global supply. Spiral Welded Aluminium PipeSpiral welded aluminium (aluminum) pipe from 219 to 1580 mm OD in 5052, 5754 and 5083 O/H112, 4–14 mm wall: how it is made, weld stress, sizes, weights, uses. Square Telescopic Aluminium Tube: Sizing, Fit and Alloy SelectionHow to size square telescopic aluminium (aluminum) tube: nesting clearance, wall and corner radius matching, alloys, locking methods and loads. Global supply. Stone Honeycomb Panels: Natural Stone on an Aluminium Honeycomb CoreStone honeycomb panels explained: marble or granite veneer on an aluminium (aluminum) honeycomb core. Build-ups, weights, fixing, fire and design notes. Structural Aluminium Tubing: How to Select Alloy, Shape and SizeStructural aluminium (aluminum) tubing guide: round, square and rectangular tube in 6061-T6, 6063, 6082 and 6005A to ASTM B429 and EN 755, with section data. Stucco Embossed Aluminium Coil & SheetStucco embossed aluminium (aluminum) coil in 1100, 3003, 3105 and 5052 for insulation jacketing, cold rooms and appliances. ASTM C1729, shipped worldwide. Sublimation Aluminium Sheet: Blanks, Finishes & How to PrintSublimation aluminium (aluminum) sheet: coated 1100, 3003 and 5052 blanks in gloss, matte and brushed finishes, press settings, fixes. Ships worldwide. Telescopic Aluminium Tube: Sizing, Clearance & Alloy SelectionTelescopic aluminium (aluminum) tube guide: nesting OD and wall charts, sliding clearance, 6061, 6063, 6005A and 7075 alloys, locking options. Ships worldwide. Thin-Wall Aluminium Pipe & Tube: A Complete Buying GuideThin-wall aluminium (aluminum) pipe and tube guide: D/t ratio, 3003, 5052, 6061, 6063 and 7075 grades, sizes, weights, tolerances and design. Supplied globally. 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