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Product Description
1060 Mill Finish Aluminum Sheets are flat aluminum sheets made from the 1060 alloy with a natural, unpolished surface finish. People often use them in applications without a smooth and polished appearance. Such as in the construction industry for roofing, cladding, and insulation or in manufacturing processes where the sheets will be further processed or coated.
Chemical Composition | |||||||
Aluminum (Al) | Iron (Fe) | Silicon (Si) | Copper (Cu) | Zinc (Zn) | Manganese (Mn) | Titanium (Ti) | Other Elements |
99.6% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.03% | Trace amounts |
Construction: In the construction industry, people frequently use 1060 Mill Finish Aluminum Sheets for roofing, wall cladding, and architectural facades. Their lightweight nature, corrosion resistance, and ease of installation make them popular for these applications.
Insulation: People use aluminum sheets to produce insulation materials, such as aluminum foil insulation. The aluminum's reflective properties help reduce heat transfer, making it a valuable material for insulating.
Reflectors: The high reflectivity of aluminum makes 1060 Mill Finish Aluminum Sheets suitable for manufacturing various reflectors, including lighting fixtures, solar panels, and optical systems.
Heat Exchangers: People use these aluminum sheets to produce heat exchangers, where their thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance are essential properties. They find applications in air conditioning, refrigeration, and HVAC systems.
Cookware: Aluminum is a popular material for manufacturing cookware due to its excellent heat conductivity. Cooks use 1060 aluminum in some applications where a specific set of properties is required, even though it is not as common as other alloys for cookware.
Electrical Enclosures: Manufacturers use aluminum sheets to make electrical enclosures and cabinets because of aluminum's high corrosion resistance and durability, which make it an ideal material for protecting electrical components.
Signage and Nameplates: The ease of machining and durability of 1060 Mill Finish Aluminum Sheets make them suitable for producing signage, nameplates, and labels in various industries.
Automotive Components: In the automotive industry, manufacturers may use these sheets for manufacturing various components, such as heat shields, trim pieces, and some interior parts, where lightweight and corrosion resistance are essential.
General Fabrication: In general fabrication projects, people commonly use aluminum sheets, such as for custom parts and panels, due to their workability, formability, and weldability.
Packaging: People may use aluminum sheets in packaging applications, particularly for food and beverage containers. The natural finish of 1060 aluminum can be useful for certain packaging needs.
1. O (Annealed) Temper:
Application Fields: 1060-O aluminum plates are highly malleable and are well-suited for deep drawing and spinning processes. They commonly produce cookware, including pots, pans, and baking dishes.
2.H12 and H22Temper:
Application Fields Temper: These alloys balance strength and formability, making them ideal for various general forming and fabrication applications.
Examples:
Roofing and Siding Panels: Manufacturers use H12 and H22 to produce building roofing and siding.
Signage and Billboards: Manufacturing visually appealing and durable signage components requires balancing strength and formability of tempers.
Heat Exchangers and HVAC Components: Manufacturers use H12 and H22 tempers to produce HVAC heat exchangers and components with efficient and durable properties.
Automotive Components (Heat Shields and Panels): Heat shields and panels require H12 and H22 tempers for strength and complex shapes in automotive applications.
3.H14 and H24Temper:
Application Fields Temper: Manufacturers utilize H12 and H22 tempers in producing heat exchangers and components for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Examples:
Cladding and Architectural Components in Construction: H14 and H24 are popular for cladding and architectural components due to their moderate strength, formability, durability, and aesthetic appeal.
Food and Beverage Packaging (Cans and Containers): In the food and beverage industry, manufacturers use different tempers to create packaging materials for cans and containers. Striking a balance between strength and formability is crucial for making reliable packaging.
Automotive Parts (Body Panels, Fenders, Hoods): H14 and H24 tempers provide moderate strength and good formability for complex shapes that fabricate automotive components like body panels, fenders, and hoods.
Reflectors for Lighting Fixtures and Streetlights: These tempers create reflective surfaces for lighting fixtures and streetlights, with H14 and H24 being advantageous for optimal light distribution.
4.H16Temper:
Application Fields Temper: H16 offers increased strength compared to H12 and H14 while still retaining a degree of formability. Applications include:
Examples:
Rolled and Formed Parts for Machinery and Equipment: H16 temper produces rolled and formed parts for machinery and equipment. The increased strength makes it suitable for applications requiring durability and structural integrity.
Aircraft Components (Fuselage Panels, Wing Sections): In the aerospace industry, manufacturers use the H16 temper to create lightweight yet durable aircraft components such as fuselage panels and wing sections while ensuring adequate strength and formability.
Industrial Applications Requiring Durability and Some Formability: Industries use H16 temper in applications where a balance between durability and formability is essential; this includes components for heavy machinery and equipment where strength is a priority.
5.H18Temper
Application Fields: H18 is the highest strength temper for 1060 aluminum and finds use in applications where strength is paramount. Even at the expense of formability. These applications include:
Examples:
Structural Components and Load-Bearing Parts in Construction: H18 temper is employed to produce structural components and load-bearing parts in construction. The high strength of H18 is crucial for ensuring the structural integrity of these components.
High-Stress Automotive and Aerospace Components: In the automotive and aerospace industries, To manufacture high-stress components requiring superior strength, H18 temper is used; this includes parts subjected to heavy loads and stress conditions.
Defense and Military Equipment Requiring Superior Strength: H18 temper finds application in producing defense and military equipment where superior strength is a critical requirement; this includes components that must withstand extreme conditions and high stress.
1. Narrow Widths (1,000 mm - 1,220 mm):
Applications:
Electrical Components: In electrical applications, people commonly use narrow-width sheets, such as making bus bars, electrical enclosures, and components requiring high electrical conductivity.
Architectural Trim: These widths are suitable for architectural trim, including decorative elements on buildings, panels, and facades.
2. Standard Widths (1,220 mm - 1,500 mm):
Applications:
Roofing and Cladding: In the construction industry, people often use standard-width sheets for roofing materials, wall cladding, and architectural applications.
Signage: They are suitable for creating signs and billboards.
Automotive Panels: Panels, hoods, and fenders use these widths in the automotive industry.
Lighting Reflectors: Standard widths are ideal for manufacturing lighting reflectors in various fixtures.
3. Wide Widths (1,500 mm - 2,000 mm):
Applications:
Large Roofing Projects: Wide-width sheets are preferred for larger projects with fewer seams, offering improved waterproofing and aesthetics.
Construction Panels: In the construction industry, people use them for larger panels and structural components.
Aerospace: Wide widths, including fuselage panels and wing sections, are suitable for aerospace applications.
Industrial Machinery: People use these widths in machinery and equipment manufacturing, where larger components are required.
1.0.2 mm to 2.0 mm (Thin Sheets):
Applications: People often use these thin aluminum sheets for lightweight applications, such as packaging, thin-walled containers, and craft projects.
Examples:
Packaging: Packaging materials, including foil for food packaging and containers, commonly use thin aluminum sheets in this range.
Crafts and Art: People use them for various craft projects, including embossing, etching, and model-making.
Electrical Applications: In electronics, people can use thin sheets for circuits, shielding, and heat sinks.
Light Reflectors: People use thin sheets to create reflective panels in lighting fixtures and signs.
2.2.0 mm to 6.0 mm (Medium Thickness Sheets):
Applications: This range is suitable for a variety of general applications, including automotive parts, roofing materials, cladding, and decorative elements
Examples:
Roofing and Cladding: In the construction industry, people use medium-thickness sheets for roofing materials, wall cladding, and architectural elements.
Automotive Panels: These sheets produce automotive parts like body panels, hoods, and trunk lids.
Decorative Elements: People use them in various decorative applications, including architectural accents, interior design elements, and art installations.
General Fabrication: Medium-thickness sheets, such as custom enclosures and components, are utilized in general fabrication projects.
3.6.0 mm and Above (Thick Sheets):
Applications: In heavy-duty and structural applications, such as load-bearing components in construction, marine equipment, and aerospace, people use thicker sheets.
Examples:
Heavy Construction: In heavy construction, including bridges, building frames, and platforms, people use thick sheets in structural components.
Marine Applications: In the marine industry, people use thick aluminum sheets for boat hulls, decks, and other components.
Aerospace: Aerospace applications often require thick aluminum sheets for aircraft components, such as wing sections and structural elements.
Industrial Machinery: People employ thick sheets in manufacturing heavy machinery and equipment, particularly in applications where durability and strength are essential.