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Product Description
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| Aluminum (Al) | Iron (Fe) | Silicon (Si) | Copper (Cu) | Zinc (Zn) | Manganese (Mn) |
| 99% | 0.95% | 0.95% | 0.05% | 0.1% | 0.05% |
Electrical and Electronics:
Electrical Conductors: One of the primary applications of 1100 aluminum coils is in electrical conductors, including wiring and power transmission lines. The high electrical conductivity of 1100 aluminum makes it suitable for efficiently transmitting electrical currents.
Transformer Windings: Certain non-structural aerospace components use thicker 1100 aluminum due to its lightweight properties and corrosion resistance.
Construction and Architecture:
Roofing and Cladding: 1100 aluminum coils find use in roofing and cladding applications in the construction industry. Their corrosion resistance and formability make them suitable for protecting buildings from the elements.
Decorative Trim: These coils are often employed for decorative trim and finishing in architectural applications.
Automotive:
Automotive Components: The automotive industry uses 1100 aluminum coils for various components where corrosion resistance is necessary, such as trim, decorative features, and certain structural elements.
Packaging:
Aluminum Cans: Producing aluminum cans uses 1100 aluminum coils due to their formability and corrosion resistance, essential for preserving food and beverages.
General Sheet Metal Work:
Signage: The formability and ease of fabrication of 1100 aluminum make it a choice material for signage applications.
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning): 1100 aluminum is a versatile and durable material well-suited for HVAC systems. It is resistant to corrosion, lightweight, and formable, making it a good choice for various applications.
Chemical and Food Processing:
Food Processing Equipment: 1100 aluminum's corrosion resistance in the food industry makes it suitable for food storage containers and processing machinery.
Chemical Containers: Manufacturers often use 1100 aluminum coils to manufacture containers for certain chemicals because they resist corrosion in specific environments.
Heat Exchangers: Heat exchangers can use 1100 aluminum coils, particularly in the fins, where their excellent thermal conductivity is advantageous.
Marine Applications:1100 aluminum's corrosion resistance makes it suitable for marine applications where exposure to saltwater is a concern, such as boat trim and accessories.
Consumer Goods: Various consumer goods, including kitchen utensils and small appliances, can be made from 1100 aluminum due to its corrosion resistance and formability.
1. O (Soft) Temper:
Application Fields: The "O" temper, known as annealed or soft, is the mildest temper for 1100 aluminum. It offers excellent formability but relatively low strength. Applications where shaping and forming are the primary requirements often use it.
Deep Drawing: The O temper, being soft and highly formable, is often used in deep drawing applications. It can be formed into various shapes and is suitable for products with complex contours, such as cookware, lampshades, and automotive parts like muffler shells.
2. H12 and H14 Tempers:
Application Fields: H14 is similar to H12 but with slightly higher strength. Strain hardening and low-temperature heat treatment achieve a balance of power and formability in H14 aluminum.
General Sheet Metal Work: Sheet metal workers commonly use H12 and H14 tempers for general sheet metal work, including roofing, cladding, architectural applications, panels, and decorative features, because they offer a good balance between formability and strength.
Food Packaging: Manufacturing aluminum cans for food and beverage packaging uses these temper due to their formability and corrosion resistance.
Signage: H12 and H14 are suitable for producing signage and decorative trim.
3. H16 and H18 Tempers:
Application Fields: This temper is suitable for applications where strength is critical and formability is less important.
Heat Shields: 1100 aluminum is an excellent heat conductor, making it ideal for heat shields and protective covers.
Aerospace: Aerospace engineers may use H16 and H18 tempers in specific non-structural applications due to their increased strength.
4.H112 Temper:
Application Fields: It is suitable for certain welding applications or tempers designed for specific forming or machining processes.
Welded Structures: Engineers specifically designed H112 for applications involving welding. It offers good formability and is suitable for welded structures in various industries.
1. Width Less than 610 mm
Application: Small-scale applications and projects often use narrow-width coils.
Examples:
Electrical Wiring: Narrow-width 1100 aluminum coils, typically less than 610 mm, are suitable for manufacturing electrical wiring and conductors, where high electrical conductivity is essential.
Small Appliance Components: Producing components in small household appliances uses these coils like toasters, coffee makers, and irons.
Decorative Trim: Narrow-width coils are ideal for creating decorative trim, molding, and accents in architectural and interior design applications.
2. Width Between 610 mm to 1219 mm
Application: Various industries commonly use these widths for various applications.
Examples:
Roofing and Cladding: Standard-width 1100 aluminum coils are commonly used in the construction industry for roofing and cladding applications due to their corrosion resistance and formability.
Automotive Trim: Production of automotive trim components and heat shields use these widths
Aluminum Cans: Manufacturers use standard-width coils to manufacture aluminum cans for beverages and food products.
Signage: Commonly, creating signs and signage components uses standard-width coils.
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning): This width range is ideal for the fabrication of a variety of HVAC components, such as coils, fins, and ductwork.
3. Width Between 1219mm and 1524mm:
Application: Larger-scale applications where wider sheets or components are required use these coils.
Examples:
Large-Scale Roofing and Cladding: Wide-width 1100 aluminum coils suit large-scale roofing and cladding projects, especially in industrial and commercial buildings.
Industrial Applications: This width range is ideal for fabricating various large-format industrial components, such as heat exchangers, storage tanks, and structural elements.
Marine Applications: For larger marine accessories and trim on larger vessels.
1. Thin Gauge (0.2 mm to 0.5 mm)
Applications: Applications where lightweight and malleable materials are needed use Thin gauge coils, such as packaging, foil products, and thin decorative trim.
Examples:
Packaging: Commonly, packaging applications use thin-gauge 1100 aluminum coils, including aluminum foil for wrapping food products, pharmaceutical packaging, and flexible packaging for various industries.
Insulation: It can use thin-gauge aluminum coils, such as in thermal and reflective insulation materials.
Electronics: The electronics industry uses thin-gauge aluminum for components like capacitors and printed circuit boards.
Decorative Applications: Due to its malleability, thin-gauge aluminum is suitable for ornamental purposes, including crafts, art, and architectural embellishments.
2. Medium Gauge (0.5 mm to 2.0 mm):
Applications: These coils find use in a wide range of applications, including roofing, cladding, signage, automotive components, and general sheet metal work.
Examples:
Roofing and Cladding: Medium-gauge 1100 aluminum coils are extensively used in the construction industry for roofing, wall cladding, and facade systems due to their corrosion resistance and formability.
Automotive Components: Manufacturers employ these thicknesses for manufacturing automotive components such as body panels, trim pieces, and heat shields.
Signage: Outdoor signage, including billboards, store signs, and directional signage, uses these thicknesses.
Food Containers: It can manufacture food containers, cans, and packaging for the food and beverage industry.
General Sheet Metal Work: Medium-gauge coils find applications in various sheet metal work, including HVAC ducts, panels, and general fabrication.
3. Heavy Gauge (Exceeding 2.0 mm):
Applications: People can use heavy gauge coils with thicknesses exceeding 2.0 mm (2,000 microns) in applications requiring increased strength and durability. These applications may include industrial and structural components.
Examples:
Industrial Equipment: Industrial equipment and machinery manufacturing use heavy-gauge 1100 aluminum coils due to their increased strength and durability.
Transportation: These thicknesses suit transportation applications, including truck bodies, trailers, and railcar components.
Marine Applications: Marine industry applications such as boat hulls, bulkheads, and large marine accessories use them.
Aerospace Components: Due to its lightweight properties and corrosion resistance, it is possible that in specific non-structural aerospace components, thicker 1100 aluminum uses it.
