| Aluminum Alloys |
Characteristics* |
Applications* |
| 1100 |
99% pure aluminum.
Excellent forming qualities, weldability, electrical conductivity, and resistance to corrosion. |
- Chemical equipment
- Tank cars
- Heat exchangers
- Storage tanks
- Sheet metal work
- Dials
- Name plates
- Cooking utensils
- Reflectors.
|
| 2011 |
Good machining.
Unexcelled for free cutting qualities with good mechanical properties. |
- Screw machine products
- Machine parts
- Atomizer and hose parts
- Pipe stems
- Tube fittings
|
| 2017 |
High strength, good machining, fair workability. |
- Screw machine products
- Pulleys
- Gages
- Coat hangers
- Tube fittings
|
| 2024 & ALCLAD |
High strength with adequate workability.
2024-0 not recommended unless subsequently heat treated.
ALCLAD combines high strength with excellent resistance to corrosion in T3 and T4 temper. |
- Aircraft parts
- Truck wheels
- Piano hinges
- Luggage
- Scientific Instruments
- Ski poles
- Fasteners
- Orthopedic braces
In ALCLAD:
- Aircraft frames and skins
- Venetian blinds
- Truck bodies,
- Railroad car roofs
|
| 2219 |
Excellent mechanical properties at cryogenic, room and elevated temperatures.
Excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking in standard artificially aged temperatures. |
- Welded tanks for cryogenic liquids
- High strength structural weldments
- Elevated temperature applications in the 4OOF - 5OOF range
|
| 3003 |
Economic.
Versatile.
Good workability, fairly good strength, weldability and corrosion resistance. |
- ASME Unified pressure vessel code approved
- Ductwork
- Ice cube trays
- Garage doors
- Awning slats
- Trailer & truck panels
- Refrigerator panels
- Gas lines
- Gas tanks
- Heat exchangers
- Storage tanks
- Utensils
- Drawn & spun parts
|
| ALCLAD |
ALCLAD improves corrosion resistance. |
- Heat exchanger tubes
- hemical equipment
- Swimming pools
- Tea kettles
|
| 5005 |
Similar to 3003 but with finer grain structure and superior finishing characteristics. |
Used where excessive finishing costs are encountered in the use of 3003 alloys due to surface roughness upon drawing |
| 5052 |
Very good corrosion resistance, good workability.
Good for welding.
Tensile 31-44K psi. |
- Aircraft fuel tanks
- Storm shutters
- Refrigerator liners
- Utensils,
- Electronic mounting plates and panels
- Fan blades
|
| 5083 |
High strength with high corrosion resistance.
Good for welding.
Tensile 40-59K psi |
- High strength welded structures
- Pressure vessels
- Storage tanks
- Marine applications
- Armor plate
|
| 5086 |
High strength with high corrosion resistance.
Good for welding.
Tensile 40-54K psi. |
- Medium strength welded structures.
|
| 5456 |
High strength with high corrosion resistance.
Good for welding.
Tensile 46-38K psi. |
- High strength welded structures
- Pressure vessels
- Storage tanks
- Truck and marine applications
- Armor plate
|
| 6061 |
High strength with good workability and corrosion resistance.
Tensile 20-52K psi. |
- Chemical equipment
- Boats
- Truck & bus bodies
- Scaffolding
- Transmission towers
- Marine equipment
- Fire ladders
- 6061T6 ASME Pressure vessel code approved and is used for tanks & fittings and general structural and high pressure applications
|
| 7071 & ALCLAD |
Very high strength and hardness, ALCLAD highly corrosion resistant. |
- Aircraft parts and other applications requiring higher strengths than 2024
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