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Product Description
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| Aluminum (Al) | Iron (Fe) | Silicon (Si) | Copper (Cu) | Zinc (Zn) | Manganese (Mn) | Chromium (Cr) | Titanium (Ti) |
| 99.5% | 0.4% | 0.25% | 0.1% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
Electrical and Electronics: One of the primary applications of 1050 Aluminum strips is in the electrical and electronics industry due to its excellent electrical conductivity. It makes electrical conductors, wires, and components in various devices, including transformers, capacitors, and power transmission lines.
Packaging: Producing packaging materials, such as bottle caps and closures, is commonly used for 1050-grade aluminum strips due to their formability and corrosion resistance.
Heat Exchangers: In heat exchanger fins, 1050 Aluminum Strips can efficiently transfer heat, making it suitable for cooling and heating applications.
Automotive: While less common than other aluminum alloys like 6061 or 5052, 1050 Aluminum Strip may find limited use in specific automotive applications; this can include radiator fins and other heat-dissipation components.
Construction and Architecture: Construction and architectural applications use 1050 aluminum strips due to their corrosion resistance and formability, including flashing, trim, and decorative elements.
Consumer Goods: The soft and malleable nature of 1050 aluminum makes it suitable for manufacturing consumer goods, such as kitchen utensils, cookware, and decorative items. Its corrosion resistance is advantageous for things that come into contact with food or liquids.
Other Custom Applications: Depending on the specific requirements of various industries, 1050 Aluminum Strips may be customized and adapted for particular applications. Its versatility makes it useful in multiple industries.
1. O - Annealed:
Applications: The 1050 annealed aluminum strip is highly formable and soft, typically used for deep drawing and stamping.
Cookware and Kitchen Utensils: 1050 Aluminum in the annealed condition is commonly used to make pots, pans, and other kitchen utensils due to its formability and corrosion resistance.
Decorative and Architectural Elements: This temper applies to architectural trim, ornamental features, and decorative elements, particularly in situations requiring intricate designs.
Packaging Materials: Annealed 1050 strips are suitable for producing packaging materials like foil for wrapping food products.
2. H12 - Quarter Hard:
Applications: H12 temper offers improved strength compared to annealed 1050 Aluminum Strip while maintaining good formability, making it versatile for various applications.
Lamp Reflectors: H12 strips are the ideal choice for making lamp reflectors that require a perfect balance of strength and reflectivity.
Automotive Components: A 1050 aluminum strip in the H12 temper is a common choice for various automotive parts that require a balance between strength and formability, such as Heat shields, Fuel tank components, Nameplates and labels, Reflectors and light fixtures, and more.
Embossed or Textured Sheet Metal: H12 strips can be textured or embossed for decorative or functional purposes.
3. H14 - Half Hard:
Applications: H14 temper balances strength and formability, making it suitable for applications requiring moderate strength and good formability.
Automotive Trim and Parts: H14 strips find use in various automotive applications such as trim, decorative elements, and interior components.
Appliance Components: Manufacturing components for appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners, and washing machines is possible using this.
Rolled Aluminum Roofing and Siding: H14 strips are a suitable material for roofing and siding in construction.
4. H16 - Three-Quarter Hard:
Applications: H16 temper provides increased strength compared to H14 but with reduced formability.
Heat Exchanger Fins: H16 strips are a popular choice for heat exchanger fins because of their superior strength and heat transfer capabilities.
Aircraft Components: 1050 aluminum, even in the H16 temper, is more commonly used for applications where strength is not the primary concern, but properties like formability, corrosion resistance, and ease of fabrication are more critical. The lightweight interior and non-structural components within an aircraft use them, such as cabin trim, seat frames, or decorative elements.
Radiator Fins: Radiator fins can benefit from using 1050 H16 strips to enhance their thermal performance.
5. H18 - Full Hard:
Applications: H18 is the most rigid temper and offers maximum strength but limited formability.
Electrical Conductors and Cables: H18 strips are ideal for electrical applications requiring high tensile strength and conductivity.
Structural Components: Suitable for specific engineering and construction projects, especially for non-structural components. Applications of this temper include flashings, decorative elements, signage, cable wrapping, ductwork, and weatherproofing.
Springs: H18 strips make springs that require high tensile strength.
6. H22, H24, H26, H32, H34, H36, H38 (Specialized Tempers):
Applications: Applications requiring enhanced properties, such as increased strength, corrosion resistance, or stability, often use these specialized tempers.
Marine and Offshore Components: Marine applications, such as boat components, shipbuilding, and offshore structures, often involve specialized tempers.
Chemical Equipment: They can be used to construct chemical processing equipment.
Pressure Vessels: Specialized tempers are suitable for manufacturing pressure vessels in various industries.
Heat Exchangers: The choice of temper depends on the specific demands of the heat exchanger application, allowing manufacturers to tailor the aluminum strip to ensure optimal performance in various heat exchanger components, including fins, tubes, headers, tube sheets, and more, serving diverse industrial needs while balancing strength, formability, and corrosion resistance.
1. Narrow Width (1 mm to 10 mm):
Application: Narrow strips made of 1050 aluminum are suitable for precise applications that require limited use of materials.
Examples:
Electrical Contacts: Due to their high electrical conductivity and ease of fabrication, we use narrow strips for electrical contacts and connectors.
Precision Instrumentation: They find use in precision instruments and devices where exact dimensions are critical, such as scientific equipment.
2. Medium Width (11 mm to 100 mm):
Application: Medium-width strips balance precision and material usage, making them versatile for various applications.
Examples:
Automotive Trim: In automotive applications, medium-width strips manufacture trim and decorative elements.
Nameplates and Tags: They are suitable for creating nameplates, tags, and labels in various industries.
Small Structural Components: These small structural components can include brackets, supports, reinforcement elements, and connectors.
3. Wide Width (101 mm to 300 mm):
Application: In applications where coverage and strength are essential, often use the wide-width strips of 1050 aluminum.
Examples:
Roofing and Siding: The construction industry employs wide strips for roofing and siding materials.
Heat Exchanger Fins: Using 1050 aluminum strips in this width range to create these fins ensures efficient heat transfer and cooling within HVAC systems and various industrial equipment. These fins play a crucial role in dissipating heat effectively.
Architectural Panels: In the construction and architectural industries, we use these strips to fabricate architectural panels and cladding that serve both functional and decorative purposes, enhancing the aesthetics and weatherproofing of buildings.
4. Extra-Wide Width (Over 300 mm):
Application: We typically use extra-wide strips in applications where broad coverage and structural integrity are paramount.
Examples:
Industrial Equipment: Builders may use extra-wide strips to construct large industrial equipment and machinery.
Large-Scale Architectural Elements: Architects and builders can use extra-wide strips for large-scale decorative elements and structural components in architectural projects.
Shipbuilding: The marine industry may use extra-wide strips to construct ship components and hulls.
5. Custom Width (Tailored to Specific Requirements):
Application: Manufacturers can produce custom-width 1050 Aluminum Strips to meet particular application needs.
Examples:
Solar Panels: Custom-width strips find use in solar panel frames and mounting systems where precise sizing is crucial.
Medical Devices: To meet unique dimensional and performance requirements for specialized medical equipment and devices, we can fabricate custom-width strips.
Transformer Windings: Transformer windings for electrical distribution and power systems using strips of specific widths.
1. Thin Gauge (0.15 mm to 0.5 mm):
Applications: In applications where weight, flexibility, or conductivity is critical, this range often uses extremely thin 1050 Aluminum Strips
Examples:
Packaging: We often use thin 1050 aluminum strips for packaging materials, including foil for wrapping food products and pharmaceuticals.
Electrical Connectors: Because of their conductivity and flexibility, you can use these thin strips in electrical connectors and terminals.
Shims and Gaskets: Thin gauge strips can serve as shims and gaskets in machinery and industrial equipment.
2. Medium Gauge (0.6 mm to 2.0 mm):
Applications: Medium-gauge strips have a versatile range of uses, balancing strength, and formability.
Examples:
Automotive Components: Medium-gauge strips find use in automotive applications, such as trim pieces, brackets, and structural components.
Nameplates and Labels: They are suitable for creating nameplates, labels, and identification tags.
Appliance Components: You can use medium-gauge strips for manufacturing components in household appliances.
3. Thick Gauge (2.1 mm to 6.0 mm):
Applications: Thick-gauge 1050 Aluminum Strips offer increased strength and are suitable for applications where structural integrity is essential.
Examples:
Roofing Materials: Thick gauge 1050 Aluminum Strips are employed in the construction industry for roofing materials due to their durability.
Heat Exchanger Fins: HVAC systems and industrial equipment use thick gauge strips as heat exchanger fins.
Architectural Elements: Architects and builders use thick strips to create architectural elements in building design, including cladding and panels.
4. Custom Thickness (Tailored to Specific Requirements):
Applications: Manufacturers can produce custom thicknesses of 1050 Aluminum Strips to meet unique dimensional and performance needs.
Examples:
Aerospace Components: Aerospace engineers and designers use custom thicknesses for structural components, brackets, and interior parts in aerospace applications.
Industrial Machinery: In the manufacturing and processing industries, companies may use custom thickness strips to construct industrial machinery and equipment.
Custom Profiles: Custom thickness strips often create unique profiles and shapes for specialized applications.
