Aluminum sheet alloy 3003

Description

1. Product Overview

Aluminum Sheet Alloy 3003 is a non-heat-treatable, commercially pure aluminum alloy with manganese as its primary alloying element, offering moderate strength and exceptional corrosion resistance. It is primarily used in chemical processing equipment, HVAC systems, and general sheet metal fabrication where formability and weldability are critical. The key value proposition lies in its superior performance in humid or chemically exposed environments compared to carbon steel or pure aluminum. This product is strategically important for industries seeking lightweight, durable, and cost-efficient materials to replace heavier or corrosion-prone alternatives.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Al 96.8% min, Mn 1.0–1.5%, Cu 0.05–0.20%, Fe 0.7% max, Si 0.6% max

• Purity / Grade: Alloy 3003, temper options: H12, H14, H18, O

• Physical Characteristics: Flat sheet form, mill finish or brightened; thickness range: 0.2mm – 6.0mm; width: up to 2000mm; density: 2.73 g/cm³

• Packaging Options: Wooden pallets with moisture-barrier interleaving, shrink-wrapped; edge-protected; export-grade crates available

• Shelf Life: Indefinite in dry, covered storage; no chemical degradation over time

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: HVAC, chemical processing, food equipment, transportation (truck/trailer panels), roofing and cladding

• Specific use cases: Heat exchanger fins, fuel tanks, chemical storage tanks, refrigerator panels, pressure vessels for low-stress applications

• Performance advantage: Outperforms 1000-series aluminum in strength (+20% yield) while retaining superior formability over 5000/6000 series; no stress corrosion cracking risk

• Efficiency gains: Faster fabrication (lower tool wear than steel), reduced transport weight, and lower anti-corrosion treatment costs

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2025 certified mills; each batch includes EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificate with traceable heat numbers

• Supply reliability: Safety stock held in three continental hubs (Asia, EU, NA); 99.3% on-time delivery rate over 24 months

• Logistics capability: Export-worthy palletization with anti-rust paper; container loading plans provided for damage-free transit

• Price competitiveness: Direct mill allocation removes minimum two intermediary margins; volume-based tiered pricing

• Sustainability: Contains up to 75% recycled content; fully recyclable without property loss; carbon footprint data available per ton

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT per alloy/temper combination

• Loading capacity: 22–24 MT per standard 20ft dry container (depending on sheet gauge and palletization)