Aluminum Sheet and Plate Definition
Aluminum plate refers to aluminum material with a thickness of more than 0.2 mm to less than 500 mm, a width of more than 200 mm, and lengths commonly up to 16 meters. With the advancement of rolling equipment, wider plates are increasingly available. Sheet and coil forms are supplied in cold-rolled and hot-rolled conditions depending on thickness.
Grade Availability by Series
The 1000 series covers pure aluminum grades 1050, 1060, 1070, and 1100 in thicknesses of 0.1 to 500 mm with O and H tempers. The 3000 series covers 3003, 3004, and 3105 in 0.1 to 200 mm. The 5000 series covers 5052, 5005, 5083, and 5754 in O, H32, H34, H111, and H112 tempers. The 6000 series covers 6061, 6082, and 6063 in T4, T6, and T651, and the 8000 series covers 8011 for foil applications.
Surface and Processing Options
Surfaces include mill finish, color coated with PVDF and polyester, stucco embossed, bright polished, anodizing, mirror, brush, perforated, tread plate, and corrugated. Material is tension leveled, flat, and free of oil stains, roll marks, waves, dents, and scratches, with quality verified per ASTM B209 and EN 573-1.
Applications
Applications include construction, building, decoration, curtain wall, roofing, molds, lighting, shipbuilding, aircraft, oil tanks, and truck bodies. Lighting decorations, solar reflectors, building appearance, interior decor, furniture, elevators, signs, appliances, aerospace components, mechanical parts, mold making, chemical and insulation pipe cladding, and ship boards cover the main demand fields.
Packing and Logistics
Standard export-worthy wooden pallets with about 2 tons per pallet protect the sheets, and loading plans match 20-foot and 40-foot container capacities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What thickness range is available?
A: From 0.1 mm sheet to 500 mm thick plate.
Q: What grades are stocked?
A: 1xxx, 3xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx, and 8xxx families.
Q: What tempers are available?
A: O, H12 to H26, H32 to H36, H111, H112, and T4, T6, T651.
Q: What surfaces are offered?
A: Mill, color coated, anodized, mirror, brush, perforated, and tread plate.
Q: What standards apply?
A: ASTM B209 and EN 573-1.
Q: Can sizes be customized?
A: Yes, per customer requirements.
For aluminum sheet and plate quotations across grades, contact our sales team.