Aluminium Sheet Aluminium sheet is supplied in two main grades: 1050A-H14 and 5251-H22. 1050A-H14 has the following characteristics: Moderate strength High ductility (resists cracking or breaking when manipulated) Good corrosion resistance Highly reflective finish Weldable 5251-H22 has the following characteristics: More suitable for Laser Cutting Less suitable for folding than 1050A-H14 Better corrosion resistance than…

Aluminium Tread Plate Aluminium Treadplate is supplied in grade 5754 H111 and has the following characteristics: High strength aluminium-magnesium alloy Tough Weldable High corrosion resistance Other patterns and alloys of rolled aluminium are available (eg: stucco in grade 1050-H14). For more information on the different characteristics and properties of aluminium, please see our aluminium page,…

Aluminium T Section Standard Imperial Sizes Theoretical Weight per Metre (Kgs) Width x Depth Thickness (Inches) (Inches) 1/16 1/8 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 x 1/2 0.102 – – – – 5/8 x 5/8 – 0.246 – – – 3/4 x 3/4 0.157 0.301 – – – 7/8 x 7/8 – 0.355 – – – 1…

Aluminium Round Bar Aluminium round bar is often used in grade 6082-T6 and has the following properties: Medium strength aluminium/magnesium/silicon alloy Weldable Good corrosion resistance Machinable Aluminium round bar is also available in grade 2011 T3/T6, often called ‘FMA’ (Free Machining Alloy), which offers exceptional machinability at high speeds. Round bar is available in standard…

Aluminium Square Bar Available in grade 6082-T6, aluminium square bar has the following characteristics: Medium strength aluminium/magnesium/silicon alloy Weldable Good corrosion resistance Machinable Aluminium square bar is available in standard 4m lengths.  We are also able to cut to length, to high tolerances, using our in-house fabrication facilities. (For more information on different alloys of…

Aluminium Flat Bar Commonly used in grade 6082-T6, aluminium flat bar has the following properties: Medium/high strength aluminium/magnesium/silicon alloy Very good surface finish High corrosion resistance Weldable Good for Anodising and Powder Coating Aluminium flat bar is also available in grades 6063-T6 and 6063A-T6 and is sold in standard 5 m lengths.  For more information…

Aluminium Angle Aluminium Angle is most commonly used in grade 6082-T6, which has the following characteristics: Medium strength aluminium/magnesium/silicon alloy Weldable Good corrosion resistance Machinable Aluminium Angle is also available in grades 6063-T6 and 6063A-T6 and is available in standard 5 m lengths.  We are also able to cut to length, to high tolerances, using…

Aluminium Box Section Aluminium Box Section (also known as Square Tube) is predominantly used in grade 6063-T6, which has the following properties: Medium strength aluminium/magnesium/silicon alloy Very good surface finish High corrosion resistance Weldable Good for Anodising and Powder Coating Aluminium box section is also available in grade 6082-T6 and is sold in standard 5m…

Aluminium Channel Commonly used in grade 6082-T6, aluminium channel has the following properties: Medium/high strength aluminium/magnesium/silicon alloy Very good surface finish High corrosion resistance Weldable Good for Anodising and Powder Coating Aluminium channel is also available in grades 6063-T6 and 6063A-T6 and is sold in standard 5m lengths.  For more information on the different characteristics…

Aluminium Tube Standard Imperial Sizes Theoretical Weight per Metre (Kgs) Outside Diameter 20g 18g 16g 14g 12g 10g 7g 3/16″ 1/4″ 3/8″ 1/2″ 3/4″ 1″ 1/4″ 0.042 0.053 0.065 – – – – – – – – – – 5/16″ 0.055 – 0.087 – – – – – – – – – – 3/8″ 0.067…