1050 aluminum flat bar
The 1050 aluminum flat bar belongs to the 1000 series aluminum, known for its high purity (at least 99.5% aluminum content) and excellent material properties. Due to its high aluminum content, it has outstanding corrosion resistance, making it suitable for various industrial and commercial applications.
The 1050 aluminum flat bar is a premium choice for applications requiring corrosion resistance, thermal and electrical conductivity, and ease of machining, while offering a balance of strength and ductility, making it ideal for a wide range of industries.
1050 Aluminum Flat Bar Characteristics
- Excellent machinability: 1050 aluminum is easy to machine, making it suitable for various manufacturing processes. This characteristic allows precise cutting and shaping, which is essential in many industrial applications.
- Thermal conductivity: This grade has high thermal conductivity, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring efficient heat dissipation, such as heat exchangers and cooling systems.
- Electrical conductivity: 1050 aluminum has excellent electrical conductivity, making it very useful in electrical applications.
- Corrosion resistance: This alloy has strong corrosion resistance, making it well-suited for outdoor and marine environments where it is frequently exposed to moisture and chemicals.
- Toughness: This material is tough and can withstand impact and stress without cracking, making it suitable for applications requiring durability.
- Strength: The 1050 aluminum flat bar maintains structural integrity under load, making it reliably used in construction and manufacturing applications.
- Thermal expansion: This alloy has a predictable coefficient of thermal expansion, which is important in applications with expected temperature fluctuations. This characteristic helps maintain dimensional stability.
- Ductility and malleability: Its low mechanical strength is balanced with excellent ductility, making it easy to form.
- Lightweight durability: Although not as strong as some aluminum alloys, it remains sturdy and durable, with good durability in general use.
1050 Aluminum Flat Bar Specifications
| Surface Treatment: | Polished/anodized/powder coated/brushed |
| Technique: | Cold Drawn |
| Hardness: | standard |
| Al (Min): | 99% |
| Material: | Aluminun |
| Temper: | T3 - T8 |
| Tolerance: | ±1% |
| Sample: | Avaliable |
| Application: | construction |
| Shape: | Round |
| Yield (≥ MPa): | 90 |
| Ultimate Strength (≥ MPa): | 30 |
| Processing Service: | Cutting |
| Surface: | Polished |
| Length: | 1m-6m |
| Package: | Standard Seaworthy Package |
| Standard: | ASTM AISI JIS DIN GB |
Aluminium 1050 Flat Bars Equivalent Grades
| European Standard | BS (OLD) | USA (AA) | GERMANY (DIN) | ISO | IS | Canadian |
| EN AW-1050 A | 1E | 1050 | Al99.5 | Al99.5 | 19500, 19501 | 1 S |
Aluminium 1050 Flat Bars Chemical Composition
| Alloy (ISS) | Equivalent alloy (A.A) | Copper | Magnesium | Silicon | Iron | Managanese Others* (Total) | Remarks | ||||||||
| Old | New | U.S.A | Min. | Max. | Min. | Max. | Min. | Max. | Min. | Max. | Max | Max. | Aluminum 99.0% Min. | ||
| 1 B | 19500 | 1050 | — | 0.05 | — | — | — | 0.30 | 0.4 | — | 0.05 | 0.1 | Aluminum 99.5% Min. | ||
Mechanical Properties of Aluminum 1050 Flat Bars
| Alloy | Temper | UTS (Mpa) | Yield Strength (Mpa) | Elongation (%) | ||
| Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | A 50mm (Minimum) | ||
| EN AW-1050 A | F | 60 | – | 20 | – | 23 |
| O | 60 | 95 | 20 | – | 23 | |
1050 aluminum flat bar Applications
1. Electrical Components
The 1050 aluminum flat bar is widely used in the electrical industry due to its high conductivity.
- Electrical busbars: In power distribution systems, 1050 aluminum busbars are used to connect different electrical equipment, ensuring efficient power transmission.
- Transformer windings: Due to its good conductivity and corrosion resistance, 1050 aluminum is used in transformer windings to help improve transformer efficiency and reliability.
- Connectors: Using 1050 aluminum in electrical connectors can reduce resistance and improve current transmission efficiency.
2. Heat Exchangers and Radiators
Its excellent thermal conductivity makes the 1050 aluminum flat bar an ideal material for heat exchangers and radiators.
- Heat exchangers: In air conditioning and refrigeration systems, 1050 aluminum is used to manufacture efficient heat exchangers, helping to increase system thermal efficiency.
- Radiators: In automotive and electronic devices, 1050 aluminum radiators effectively dissipate heat, protecting devices from overheating damage.
3. Reflectors and Decorative Trim
- Light reflectors: In lighting and solar applications, 1050 aluminum reflectors can effectively reflect light, increasing energy efficiency.
- Decorative trim: In architecture and interior design, the glossy surface of 1050 aluminum makes it a preferred material for decorative trim, enhancing visual appeal.
4. Automotive and Aerospace
- Automotive components: In automotive manufacturing, 1050 aluminum is used for body trim, dashboards, and engine hoods, reducing vehicle weight and improving fuel efficiency.
- Aerospace: In the aerospace field, the lightweight characteristics of 1050 aluminum make it suitable for non-structural components such as interiors and bulkheads.
5. Construction Industry
Application: Due to its strength, corrosion resistance, and formability, 1050 aluminum is used in structural applications in the construction industry, such as beams, frames, decorative railings, and panels.
Features: 1050 aluminum resists corrosive elements well in both outdoor structures and interior decorations, ensuring structural stability and aesthetic appeal, while extending its service life.
6. Manufacturing
Application: Suitable for manufacturing lightweight, precision-machined parts, such as small mechanical components, fixtures, brackets, and equipment casings.
Features: The low density of 1050 aluminum helps reduce component weight, enhancing equipment portability and applicability. Additionally, its good ductility ensures precision in processing complex geometric shapes, meeting manufacturing accuracy requirements.
7. Marine Industry
Application: Due to its excellent corrosion resistance, 1050 aluminum is widely used in marine interior components, marine structural parts, and non-load-bearing structures.
