Aluminium Sheet Sizes & Thicknesses
Aluminium sheets are available in various sizes and thicknesses to suit diverse applications:
Standard Sheet Sizes
- Metric Sizes: 1000 mm × 2000 mm, 1220 mm × 2440 mm, 1500 mm × 3000 mm, 2000 mm × 4000 mm
- Imperial Sizes: Commonly 4 ft × 8 ft (1220 mm × 2440 mm) ,( 1500 mm x 3000 mm )
- Thickness Range From 0.2 mm up to 300 mm, depending on the specific grade and application
Aluminium Sheet Grades & Mechanical Properties
Aluminium sheets come in various grades, each with distinct chemical compositions and mechanical properties:
| Grade | Temper | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Applications |
| 1050 | O | 60–95 | 20–30 | 23 | Electrical conductors, chemical equipment |
| 1100 | O | 75–110 | — | 25 | Chemical equipment, food industry |
| 3003 | H14 | 130–200 | 110–160 | 20 | Roofing sheets, cooking utensils |
| 5052 | H32 | 210–260 | 130–200 | 12 | Marine applications, pressure vessels |
| 6061 | T6 | 260–310 | 240–280 | 6 | Structural components, pipelines |
| 7075 | T6 | 570–640 | 500–570 | 6 | Aerospace structures, sports equipment |
Note: Mechanical properties can vary based on temper and manufacturing processes.
Standards & Specifications
Aluminium sheets conform to various international and Indian standards:
- ASTM: B209
- ASME: SB209
- EN: AW-1050A, AW-6061, AW-7075, etc.
- IS: 5082
Note: Standards specify requirements for material composition, mechanical properties, dimensions, and testing.
Applications by Grade
- 1050 & 1100: Electrical conductors, chemical equipment, food industry.
- 3003: Roofing sheets, cooking utensils, chemical equipment.
- 5052: Marine applications, pressure vessels, transportation equipment.
- 6061: Structural components, pipelines, architectural applications.
- 7075: Aerospace structures, sports equipment, high-performance applications.
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