Aluminium Plate Sizes
Aluminium plates are available in various dimensions to suit diverse applications:
- Thickness: 0.2 mm to 220 mm
- Width: 500 mm to 2500 mm
- Length: Up to 10,000 mm
Note: Specific sizes may vary based on the manufacturer and alloy grade.
Aluminium Grades & Mechanical Properties
Aluminium plates are manufactured in various grades, each with specific chemical compositions and mechanical properties:
| Grade | Temper | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Brinell Hardness | Applications |
| 1050 | O | 85 | 35 | 30 | 35–45 | Electrical conductors, chemical equipment |
| 1100 | O | 130 | 125 | 20 | 35–40 | Chemical equipment, food industry |
| 2024 | T3/T4 | 400 | 290 | 10 | 120–150 | Aerospace structures, truck wheels |
| 3003 | H14 | 145 | 125 | 22 | 40–50 | Roofing sheets, cooking utensils |
| 5052 | H32 | 210 | 130 | 12 | 65–80 | Marine applications, pressure vessels |
| 5083 | O | 320 | 230 | 14 | 75–95 | Marine applications, structural components |
| 6061 | T6 | 310 | 275 | 17 | 95–105 | Structural components, pipelines |
| 6063 | T5 | 205 | 170 | 15 | 60–75 | Architectural frameworks, structural components |
| 7075 | T6 | 572 | 503 | 11 | 150–160 | Aerospace structures, sports equipment |
Note: Mechanical properties can vary based on temper and manufacturing processes.
Standards & Specifications
Aluminium plates conform to various international and Indian standards:
- ASTM: B209
- ASME: SB209
- EN: 485-2
- IS: 737
Note: Standards specify requirements for material composition, mechanical properties, dimensions, and testing.
Applications by Grade
- 1050 & 1100: Electrical conductors, chemical equipment, food industry.
- 2024: Aerospace structures, truck wheels, automotive components.
- 3003: Roofing sheets, cooking utensils, chemical equipment.
- 5052 & 5083: Marine applications, pressure vessels, transportation equipment.
- 6061 & 6063: Structural components, pipelines, architectural applications.
- 7075: Aerospace structures, sports equipment, high-performance applications.
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