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Aluminum Plate

Aluminum Plate Distributors

Champagne Metals is one of America’s leading aluminum plate distributors, with multiple U.S.-based branches to serve North American customers. As North America’s most trusted aluminum plate distributor, we provide a range of aluminum plate grades and sizes to meet many project demands.

 

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Our Aluminum Plate Supply

As a leading aluminum plate distributor, Champagne Metals proudly offers aluminum plate grades and standard gauges, including:

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Differences Between Non-Heat-Treatable and Heat-Treatable Aluminum Plate

Non-heat-treatable alloys develop their strength through work hardening during rolling, forming and other mechanical processes instead of heat treatment. While they can’t be strengthened after production, these alloys often offer better corrosion resistance and workability straight from the mill.

Heat-treatable aluminum alloys gain their strength through controlled heating and cooling processes that can change their internal structure. These alloys can be hardened after manufacturing to achieve specific mechanical properties for demanding applications. The heat treatment process allows manufacturers to fine-tune the balance between strength, formability and other critical characteristics.

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Common Applications of Aluminum Plate Grades

Each grade has its advantages and typical applications. These include:

1100

This commercially pure aluminum offers excellent corrosion resistance and workability for general-purpose applications. It is common in chemical and food processing, where cleanliness is crucial.

2024

This high-strength alloy provides excellent fatigue resistance and machinability for aerospace and defense applications. Professionals choose this grade for aircraft structures and components requiring superior strength-to-weight ratios.

3003

This alloy offers excellent formability with moderate strength for architectural and decorative applications. It is widely used in roofing, siding and other building materials to enhance appearance and durability.

5005

This grade offers bright contrast and excellent anodizing properties for decorative applications. It is popular for architectural trim, appliances and consumer products requiring high aesthetics.

5083

This marine-grade alloy provides outstanding corrosion resistance and high strength in saltwater environments. It’s the preferred choice for boat hulls, decks, pressure vessels and similar components.

5086

This grade delivers solid strength and excellent corrosion resistance for structural marine applications. It is an excellent choice for shipbuilding and similar applications requiring high reliability in harsh conditions.

5183

This welding-grade alloy works well as filler material for joining other aluminum alloys. It helps create strong welds without weakening the surrounding material.

This product offers high weldability and fair machinability. Typical uses for 5454 include welded structures and pressure vessels

This aluminum plate grade provides fair formability and weldability. Professionals often choose this grade for applications like rail cars and storage tanks.

7050

This high-strength aluminum plate performs well in heavy-duty applications requiring superior cracking resistance. Manufacturers often use it to produce aerospace components that must withstand extreme stress.

7075

This ultra-high-strength alloy provides maximum strength and hardness for the most demanding applications. It is the go-to choice for aerospace, military and high-performance automotive components.

About Aluminum Plate

Aluminum plate offers high degrees of corrosion resistance and durability. Though it’s lightweight, it boasts an impressive strength-to-weight ratio. That makes it ideal for numerous applications, from structures to spacecraft and airplanes.

Aluminum won’t rust like some metals, which helps reduce maintenance costs and extend product life. It machines easily using standard equipment, allowing precise cutting, drilling and forming without specialized tools. Aluminum plate also offers excellent electrical and thermal conductivity for applications requiring heat transfer or electrical grounding.

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Aluminum Plate FAQs

Our aluminum plate suppliers are always happy to provide product guidance and answer your questions.

Aluminum plate is a layer of aluminum that’s undergone high-pressure rolling to flatten and smooth it. Plate typically measures 0.25 inches thick or more and comes in various grades and finishes.

Though these grades are the most common, several key distinctions exist between them.

Both offer high corrosion resistance, with the 6061-grade aluminum having a slight edge. A 5052-grade aluminum plate has outstanding weldability and a smooth surface but isn’t heat-treatable. Conversely, the 6061-grade plate boasts exceptional machinability and is heat-treatable but has a somewhat rougher surface.

These two grades have a lot in common at first glance. Both offer fair machinability, solid weldability and high corrosion resistance. The primary differences are that 5454 is about 20% stronger, but 5052 tends to be more versatile.

The main difference between 5454 and 6061 lies in heat treatability. The latter supports it, while the former doesn’t.

The 6061 has less tensile strength and hardness, which promotes better machinability. The 7075 plate is technically stronger, making it an ideal choice for transportation, aerospace and marine industries.

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Our Other Aluminum Products and Services

Champagne Metals offers a one-source solution for aluminum processing. Our additional high-quality products and services include:

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Looking to Buy Aluminum Plate? Make Champagne Metals Your Trusted Aluminum Plate Distributors

Our commitments to service, satisfaction and quality have made us the country’s fastest-growing aluminum processor. Champagne Metals leverages the latest technology in our ISO 9001:2015-certified facilities.

Call us at 888-266-1131, or contact us for product information and quotes.

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