China 3003 Aluminum Sheet Factories, Factory

3003 Aluminium Sheet/Plate is a flat sheet product fabricated from 3003 aluminum alloy, a representative Al-Mn series alloy. Renowned for its balanced performance, lightweight nature, and cost-effectiveness, it has become a staple material in industrial manufacturing, construction, and daily necessities.

Key Characteristics:

- Excellent Formability: It has low anisotropy and good plasticity, enabling smooth implementation of bending, stamping, deep drawing, welding, and cutting processes. Even for complex-shaped parts, it can maintain structural integrity without cracking.

- Balanced Strength and Lightweight: Compared with pure aluminum sheets, the addition of manganese significantly improves its strength while retaining aluminum's lightweight advantage (density is about 2.73g/cm³), reducing the overall weight of products in applications such as automotive and construction.

- Superior Corrosion Resistance: It has excellent resistance to atmospheric corrosion, fresh water corrosion, and weak chemical corrosion. After surface treatment, it can be used in harsh environments such as coastal areas and industrial workshops.

- Good Thermal and Electrical Conductivity: Its thermal conductivity is about 190W/(m·K), and electrical conductivity is about 35% IACS, making it suitable for heat exchange and low-voltage electrical applications.

- Strong Surface Treatment Adaptability: It can be easily subjected to anodizing, powder coating, electrophoresis, polishing, and brushing treatments. The treated surface has enhanced aesthetics and durability, meeting decorative and functional requirements.

- Cost-Effectiveness: As a non-heat-treatable alloy, its production process is relatively simple, and the raw material cost is low. It provides reliable performance at a reasonable price, making it widely used in mass production.

Product Description

Key Specifications

Product Name Typical Alloys Material Status Thickness (mm) Diameter (mm) Application Fields
3003 Alloy Aluminium Sheet/Plate 3003 (CC & DC) O, H12, H14, H16, H18, H22, H24, H26, etc. 0.2 - 200 50 - 1200 Construction Industry, Automotive and Transportation Industry, Kitchenware and Daily Necessities, Industrial Equipment, Packaging Industry.

Mechanical Properties by Temper

The mechanical properties of 3003 Aluminum Sheet are closely related to its processing state (temper), and different tempers are designed to meet diverse strength and ductility requirements:

  • O State (Full Annealed): Tensile strength (σb) is 90MPa - 130MPa, yield strength (σ0.2) ≤ 40MPa, and elongation (δ) ≥ 25%. This temper has the best ductility, suitable for complex forming processes such as deep drawing, bending, and stamping.
  • H14 State (Strain Hardened + Partial Annealed): Tensile strength (σb) reaches 130MPa - 180MPa, yield strength (σ0.2) is 110MPa - 150MPa, and elongation (δ) ≥ 5%. It balances strength and formability, widely used in structural parts requiring moderate strength.
  • H18 State (Full Strain Hardened): Tensile strength (σb) ≥ 180MPa, yield strength (σ0.2) ≥ 160MPa, and elongation (δ) ≥ 3%. With the highest strength, it is suitable for load-bearing components that do not require secondary forming.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main application fields of 3003 alloy aluminium sheets?

3003 aluminium sheets are widely utilized in the construction industry, automotive and transportation industry, kitchenware and daily necessities, industrial equipment, and the packaging industry.

What tempers are typically available for 3003 aluminium plates?

Typical tempers include O, H12, H14, H16, H18, H22, H24, H26, and other tailored states to fit different manufacturing demands.

What is the difference between O state and H18 state tempers?

The O state is fully annealed, offering the best ductility (elongation ≥ 25%) for complex forming processes like deep drawing. The H18 state is fully strain-hardened, providing the highest strength (tensile strength ≥ 180MPa) for load-bearing components.

Which temper is recommended for moderate strength and formability?

The H14 state (Strain Hardened + Partial Annealed) balances strength (tensile strength 130MPa - 180MPa) and formability, making it ideal for standard structural components.

What sizes are available in terms of thickness and diameter?

The thickness range of the 3003 alloy sheet/plate is 0.2 mm to 200 mm, and the diameter range is 50 mm to 1200 mm.

Does this product support both CC and DC processes?

Yes, 3003 alloy aluminium sheets support both Continuous Casting (CC) and Direct Chill (DC) processing methods.

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