Aluminum Coil

Aluminum coil can be produced from aluminum ingots or other forms of raw aluminum (called cold rolling or direct cast) or from a smelting process directly through rolling (called continuous cast). These sheets of rolled aluminum are then rolled up, or coiled, around a core. These coils are densely packed, making them easier to ship and store when compared to aluminum in sheet form. Coil is used to manufacture an almost unlimited range of components used in an extensive number of industries.

Pure aluminum is too soft for most manufacturing applications. Therefore, most aluminum coil is manufactured and supplied as an alloy. These alloys composed of at least two or more elements of which at least one is aluminum. Aluminum alloys for sheet products are identified by a four digit numerical system which is administered by the Aluminum Association. When alloyed with other metals, aluminum’s mechanical and other properties can be tailored to meet specific requirements for strength, formability, and other properties.

Aluminum coil is available in variable lengths, widths and thicknesses, also referred to as “gauge”. The exact dimensions are determined by the size of the components being made, and the manufacturing process that is used to produce them. Several surface finishes are available including mill, matte and bright. Selection will depend on the use and desired look of the finished part.

How Strong is Aluminum

Despite its low density, Aluminum is incredibly strong, and can be stronger than steel and stainless steel per pound.

Does Aluminum Rust

Another big benefit of Aluminum is that it does not rust in the same way Steel does, this is due to the lack of Iron in Aluminum alloy. Aluminum does oxidize however, but only in specific circumstances and does not cause the same structural issues as with steel.

Because Aluminum does not rust, there are large savings available in not having to paint or finish the parts to prevent corrosion. This also means parts can last longer without the need for repainting or replacement due to corrosion.

Is Aluminum Easy to Weld

The workability of Aluminum is one of its greatest strengths, thanks to the wide variety of grades and heat treatment processes, there is almost no process that cannot be adapted to work efficiently with Aluminum sheets.

Alongside great weldability, Aluminum can be bent, machined, forged, rolled and laser cut with great success, as long as the grade is specified correctly.

Benefits of Aluminum Coil

Weight – The biggest advantage that aluminum has over most competing materials with similar properties is its lighter weight. This makes it ideal for applications such as auto, aerospace and others where total product weight is of concern. It’s also more economical to ship as a result.

Workability – aluminum is very malleable, meaning it could easily be formed, stamped or shaped as needed. Its workability and versatility contribute greatly to its popularity. Aluminum is preferred for many manufacturing processes, such as drawing, roll forming, and stamping.

Corrosion Resistance – it also is resistant to corrosion and rust, giving it a significant edge over steel.

Value – aluminum costs considerably less than materials such as copper, allowing manufacturers to keep material expenses down without sacrificing performance.

Recyclability – aluminum is easily recycled allowing it to be used again and again thus reducing environmental impact.

Conductive Properties – Aluminum is a good conductor of heat and electricity. When measured by equal cross-sectional area, electrical grade aluminum has conductivity equal to 62% of electrical grade copper. However when compared using equal weights of both, the conductivity is 204% of copper.

Applications of Aluminum Coil

Transportation – As mentioned earlier, it is widely used for transportation. In the auto industry, it is used to make anything from wheel hubs and radiators to engine components and car doors, and anything in between. As the automotive industry strives to reduce vehicle weight, the use of aluminum to replace heavier metals can offer significant weight reductions. This effort to optimize all components to be the lightest possible weight is also referred to as “lightweighting”.

Electronics – since aluminum is a good conductor of electricity, holds heat and resists corrosion, it is found in many industrial and consumer electronics. It can be used to make anything from heat sinks, stamped components and shielding to larger components such as enclosures.

Consumer Goods and Hardware – Aluminum components produced from coil can be found in health and beauty item packaging, tools and other hardware, building applications, jewelry, and an enormous array of other common items.

Medical – aluminum is widely used in the medical and dental fields for many products ranging from disposables to surgical equipment and sophisticated electronic devices.

Aerospace – Because of aluminum’s light weight, corrosion resistance, and potential strength characteristics, some alloys and tempers are ideal for aerospace applications.

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