Thick aluminum plate sheet

What is thick aluminum plate?

Thick aluminum plate is relative to thin aluminum sheet;
The thickness of the thin aluminum sheet is 0.2-6mm, and the aluminum plate with a thickness greater than 6mm is called a thick aluminum plate;
According to the thickness, the aluminum plate is roughly divided into thin aluminum plate and thick aluminum plate;

10mm thickness aluminum plate

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Common aluminum plate thickness table (for reference)

Different series of thick aluminum plates

Thick alloy aluminum plates includes 1000 series alloy, 2000 series alloy, 3000 series alloy, 5000 series, 6000 series alloy aluminum sheet, 8000 series alloy thick aluminium plate and so on.
Usually, the thick aluminum plates we often see are 1000 series, 3000 series, 5000 series, 6000 series alloy aluminum.

6061 alloy thick aluminum sheet

Commonly used alloys are:

• 1050 aluminum sheet
• 1060 thick aluminum sheet
• 1100 aluminum sheet
• 3003 alloy aluminum sheet
• 3104 aluminum sheet
• 3105 alloy thick aluminum sheet
• 5052 aluminum
• 5083 alloy aluminum sheet

Size of thick aluminum plate

The size of a thick aluminum sheet can vary widely, depending on its intended use and the specific requirements of the project or application.
Thick aluminum plates are typically available in a range of standard sizes and thicknesses.

Cutting aluminum sheet process

Common thicknesses for aluminum plates range from 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) to several inches thick, and standard plate sizes can range from 24 x 48 inches (61 x 122 cm) to 60 x 144 inches (152 x 366 cm) or larger.

Weight calculation of aluminum thick plate

The weight of a thick aluminum plate depends on its dimensions (length, width, and thickness) and the density of aluminum, which is approximately 2.7 grams per cubic centimeter or 0.098 pounds per cubic inch.
To calculate the weight of a thick aluminum plate, you can use the following formula:

Weight = Length x Width x Thickness x Density

Size and weight table of thick aluminum plate

Through the calculation of the formula, we can get the weight of thick aluminum sheet plate of different sizes and thicknesses. The following are the weights of common aluminum plate sizes and thicknesses:

Specification parameters of thick aluminum alloy sheet

Which thickness and size of thick aluminum plate is popular?

Huawei Aluminum has 25 years of experience in the production and export of aluminum sheets, we understand the market and products.
Popular thicknesses of thick aluminum plates are 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 15mm, in inches as 1/4 aluminum plate, 3/8 aluminum plate, 1/2 aluminum plate, 3/4 aluminum plate (0.75), etc.

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Popular size of thick aluminum sheet

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Typical application of thick aluminum plate

Thick aluminum plates are used in a variety of industries and applications due to their excellent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and lightweight nature. Some typical applications of thick aluminium plates include:

Aerospace industry: Thick aluminum plates are used in the aerospace industry for the manufacturing of aircraft structural components, such as fuselage frames, wing skins, and landing gear parts.
Marine industry: Thick aluminium plates are used in the marine industry for the manufacturing of boats and ships, as well as offshore oil drilling platforms, due to their excellent corrosion resistance and strength.
Transportation industry: Thick aluminum sheets are used in the transportation industry for the manufacturing of heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and railcars, due to their lightweight nature and high strength-to-weight ratio.
Construction industry: Thick aluminium plates are used in the construction industry for the manufacturing of building facades, curtain walls, and roofing systems due to their aesthetic appeal and corrosion resistance.
Industrial machinery: Thick aluminium plates are used in the manufacturing of industrial machinery, such as machine bases, tooling plates, and press tooling, due to their high strength and stiffness.	thick aluminum sheet for industrial machinery
Defense industry: Thick aluminium sheets are used in the defense industry for the manufacturing of armor plate and military vehicles, due to their excellent strength and ballistic resistance.

Packaging and Shipping

First of all, we need to use Sydney paper to divide each piece of aluminum to prevent the aluminum pieces from sticking together.

aluminum sheet with kraft paper

Second, wrap the aluminum plate with plastic film and kraft paper

packing bandage wraps aluminum plate

Packing bandage wraps the entire aluminum plate
Wooden pallets are supported to keep them off the ground (to prevent the whole pallet from getting damp)

thick aluminum plate with wooden pallets