Aluminum plate comes in 6061-T6, 3003-H14, and 5052 alloys and are a thicker aluminum option in comparison to aluminum sheet products.
6061-T6 Aluminum Plate
6061 aluminum is a tougher grade that is well known in the alloy world for its heat-treating properties.
6061 Aluminum Applications
Applications of 6061 Aluminum include the following:
- Sailboat, canoe, truck, and bus body production
- Scaffolding
- Transmission towers
- Mine skips
- Furniture
- Chemical and marine equipment
- Hardware
3003-H14 Aluminum Plate
3003 aluminum plate is a softer aluminum with more weldability and formability; so formable, in fact, that when tapped and drilled it can be likened to chewing gum. Other benefits of 3003 aluminum include good corrosion resistance and low cost.
3003 Aluminum Applications
Applications of 3003 Aluminum include the following:
- Ductwork
- Heat exchangers
- Pressure vessels
- Cooking equipment and appliances
- Gasoline tanks
- General sheet metal uses