The high-end applications of aluminum sheet are for cars, ships, aircraft and tank trucks. 2xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx and 7xxx aluminum sheet are mainly involved such as 6016, 5052, 5083, 7075,2024,etc.

1. Auto Marine Aircraft Aluminum Sheet
Abstract: The high-end applications of aluminum sheet are for cars, ships,
aircraft and tank trucks. 2xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx and 7xxx aluminum sheet are mainly
involved such as 6016, 5052, 5083, 7075,2024,etc.
6xxx Automotive Aluminum
Safety, environmental protection and energy saving are the themes of the
current development of the automobile manufacturing industry. Lightweight
cars are crucial to reducing body weight, fuel consumption and emission.
Studies have shown
that for every 1kg of
automotive
aluminum used in
automobiles, 2kg of
weight reduction can
be achieved; for
every 10% weight
loss of automobiles,
fuel consumption can
be reduced by 6% to 8%, and exhaust emissions can be reduced by 4%.
Aluminum alloys have high specific strength, excellent corrosion resistance
and good processing ability, and the strength after heat treatment is
comparable to that of steel, so it can be used as an ideal lightweight material
for automobiles. Automotive aluminum alloys mainly include 2xxx aluminum,
5xxxx aluminum and 6xxxx aluminum.
5xxx aluminum is a non-heat-treated strengthened aluminum alloy with
excellent forming properties. It is mainly used to produce inner plates with
complex shapes, but the surface of the plate is prone to some defects when it

2. is stamped and deformed.
6xxx aluminum is heat-treatable and strengthened aluminum alloy with high
strength and certain paint hardening. It is mainly used for outer panels and
parts with high requirements for strength and rigidity.
After 6xxx aluminum alloy is solutionized at 560℃ for 1h, water quenched and
artificially aged at 180℃ for 8h, its tensile strength is 401N/mm2, the yield
strength is 356N/mm2, and the elongation is 17%. Through the comparison of
different tempers of 6016 aluminum, it is found that its stamping performance
is the best in the fully artificially aged state.
Through the warm
drawing experiment
of 6016 aluminum
alloy, it is found that
at 175℃, the
drawing height is
increased by 30%
compared with
normal temperature.
Through the study
on the effect of temperature deformation on the mechanical properties of 6061
aluminum sheet, it shows that in the range of 160℃～230℃, as the forming
temperature increases, its harness also increases.
6016 aluminum is one of the main 6xxx aluminum alloy and also a main kind
for making automobile body panels. At present, 6061 aluminum sheet in China
has been able to meet the highest requirements of some automotive
manufacturers for outer panels of car body.
The automobile body panels have higher requirements for the mechanical
properties of aluminum plates, and have strict standards for the flanging
performance and surface quality of the aluminum plates.
Haomei 6016 aluminum sheet can meet the standards of related automobile

3. manufacturers in the mechanical properties, paint hardening performance,
flanging performance, surface quality and other aspects.
6016 aluminum is widely used for body in white, such as hood panel, car door,
trunk lid, roof panel,etc., which is a special material for automobile body panels.
Haomei Aluminum’s 6016 aluminum sheet can be used in various parts and
bodies of automobiles.
Aircraft Aluminum Sheet in China
Since the the successful design of the world’s first all-metal monoplane made
of aluminum by German Hans Resnell in 1912 and the development of 2017
alloy, the the aviation industry has entered a period of rapid development.
In the past 100 years,
the dominant position
of aluminum alloy in
aircraft body materials
has not changed.
Dozens of new
aluminum alloys has
been developed for
the the continuous
development of the
aerospace industry, from the Al alloy 2024 and 7075 to 2124, 2224, 2324, 7050,
7010 those alloys. Others like aluminum-lithium alloys, rapid solidification
aluminum alloys, aluminum-based composite materials has been under
research.
Aluminum alloys are mainly used as structural materials in aircraft, such as
body panels, frames, propellers, fuel tanks, and landing gear pillars. According
to the different operating conditions and parts of the aircraft, three basic
aluminum alloys are mainly used: high-strength aluminum alloy, heat-resistant

4. aluminum alloy, and corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy.
High-strength aluminum alloy is mainly used for aircraft fuselage parts, engine
compartments, seats, control systems, etc. Heat-resistant aluminum alloy
parts are mainly used in the engine room close to the motor, air exchange
system, etc. Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy has sufficiently high strength,
plasticity, impact toughness, fatigue performance, weldability and especially
the corrosion resistance, so it can be used in seaplanes.
In China, the development and application of aviation aluminum alloy began in
the 1950s, initially to meet the needs of aircraft maintenance and imitation. In
the mid-1980s, we started developing 7075. 2024, 7475,etc. Since the 1990s,
we have started our research on heat-resistant aluminum alloy and
aluminum-lithium alloy.
At present, the top aircraft aluminum suppliers in China are Southwest
Aluminum, Nannan Aluminum and Haomei Aluminum. Haomei Aluminum has
been in this field for over 20 years, which can supply worldwide.
Aviation materials are the foundation for the development of the aviation
industry and involve a large amount of global import and export trade. Due to

5. the high demand for materials by aerospace parts manufacturers, the
aerospace materials market in Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America has
huge potential.
The aviation material including aircraft aluminum sheet are important technical
guarantees for realizing advanced aircraft with high performance, light weight,
high reliability, long life, and low cost. Based on the importance of aircraft
materials,the world's aviation powers attach great importance to the
development of aircraft materials.
At present, China has basically formed a relatively complete aviation material
research and development technology system and mass production capacity,
and has the ability to supply key materials for major aviation equipment. There
are some typical ones.
2024 Aluminum Sheet
2024 T3 aluminum sheet is the most common high-strength aluminum alloy.
2024-T3 aluminum plate is of super high strength and excellent fatigue
resistance. Welding is generally not recommended. The typical use is for
fuselage, wing shells and aircraft structure.
6061 T6 Aluminum
It has very good corrosion resistance and finishing ability, and good welding
performance. The strength level of 6061-T6 aluminum plate is equivalent to
that of low carbon steel. Its
typical uses are aircraft
landing pads, truck bodies
and frames, structural parts,
etc.
7075 Aluminum Alloy
Aircraft manufacturers use
high-strength alloys, 7075
aluminum alloy to strengthen aluminum aircraft structures. 7075 aluminum
sheet belong to Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy for ultimate strength, but the copper content

6. makes it very difficult to weld. On the other hand, it has good anodizing effect.
Aluminum 7075 has the best machining performance and can achieve very
good results.
Marine Aluminum Sheet for Sale
Aluminium 5083 h116 in Shipbuilding
In the shipbuilding industry, especially in the construction of high-speed ships,
in order to achieve lighter weight and increase ship speed, low-density
aluminum alloy structures are used. Marine grade aluminum 5083 is of high
strength and strong corrosion resistance, which are very suitable for marine
application.
The common tempers of 5083 aluminum sheet is h116,h321 and h112, which
can be widely used in yachts, cruise ships, and fishing boats. In addition to
lightweight, aluminum 5083 h116 can better improve ship speed and extend
the service life of ships. What are the advantages of 5083 h116 aluminum
plate?
1. Excellent welding performance

7. In shipbuilding, the performance lost by welding cannot be restored by reheat
treatment, but 5083 aluminum plate has good welding crack resistance, and
the joint performance after welding is not much different, which is very
conducive to shipbuilding welding.
2. Good corrosion resistance
After the 5083 aluminum sheet is exposed to air, a dense oxide film can be
formed on the surface, which can resist the erosion of various elements in
seawater. In addition, using anodizing technology can bring better strength and
bright surface.
3. Good cold and hot forming performance
Ships need to undergo cold processing and hot processing during the
construction process, so marine aluminum alloys need to be easily processed
and formed without cracking defects during processing. 5083 aluminum sheet
can well meet the performance requirements of shipbuilding.
Haomei Aluminum has rich alloys of marine grade aluminum sheets.
5052 Aluminum Plate for Yachts Building
There are various types of yachts, which are generally divided into fresh water
yachts and sea water yachts. Yachts made of aluminum alloy can meet these
two needs, and make the yacht lighter.
Because fresh water is not as corrosive as sea water, 5052 aluminum plate is
usually used for the small freshwater yachts. The common tempers are
5052H32 or 5052O aluminum.
It is belong to Al-Mg alloy with
excellent anti-rust
performance.
Alu 5052 has high plasticity,
good corrosion resistance,
electrical conductivity, thermal
conductivity, elongation and tensile strength, which can fully meet the
requirements of conventional processing and high formability. Since its

8. processing technology is mature, it has an edge in price than other alloys.
In addition to yachts, 5052 aluminum plate is also used for the building of fish
boat and other parts of big ships. For example, 5052 aluminum tread plate is
often used for the ship deck. It is also widely used in in the manufacture of
aircraft fuel tanks, oil pipes, street lamp brackets and rivets,etc.
There are many 5052 aluminum sheet manufacturers in China. Haomei
Aluminum is one of
the biggest one. The
width can be 2650mm
and the thickness can
be 600mm. It is one of
the few domestic
manufacturers that
can produce
ultra-wide and
ultra-thick 5052 aluminum plates. Welcome to leave message below to inquire
aluminum 5052 price.
In order to ensure the high quality of 5052 aluminum sheet, we have strict
inspection in the following aspects:
1. Uniform performance. Especially for ultra-thick plates, the performance in
the thickness direction is required to be uniform, and there can be no large
performance fluctuations.
2. Higher dimensional accuracy. It mainly includes thickness accuracy and
width accuracy, especially the more difficult and strict thickness accuracy,
which will directly affect the performance and subsequent processing.
3. Good plate shape. Plate shape includes flatness and plate convexity, both
of which have a great influence on subsequent processing and are irreversible,
so it is necessary to check during the production process.

9. Aluminum Plate for Tank Truck
At present,carbon steel and aluminum alloy are two common material for
making oil tankers. For tank trucks under 10 tons, carbon steel can be a proper
choice. Vehicles with this volume are generally used for mobile refueling and
have no worry for overweight.
For fuel tankers of of more than 10 tons, aluminum alloy is usually better. It can
greatly reduce the weight of the tank truck, fuel costs and pollution. Aluminum
plate for oil tankers make use of its properties such as low density, high
mechanical properties, good electrical conductivity, strong corrosion resistance,
good heat dissipation performance and easy processing on the basis of
maintaining the use functions of the original carbon steel tanker.
In order to prevent corrosion of the car body, the choice of aluminum alloys is
very important. It is necessary to choose light weight, low density and strong
corrosion resistance material for tank cylinder. 5454 aluminum is such a
material.
Compared with 5052 aluminum, the strength of 5454 aluminum is about 20%
higher. Its corrosion resistance is better than 5154 in harsh environments.

10. Haomei Aluminum can provide all tempers of 5454 aluminum plate such as O,
H12 and H14. In terms of performance, it not only has high strength and high
corrosion resistance, but also has good plasticity and good forming
processability.
5454 aluminum sheet has reasonable
composition and the oil tankers made
of it has at least 15 years. The
aluminum alloy tanker is also of higher
safety, which does not produce sparks
in collision.
In addition to being used as an
aluminum plate for oil tankers, 5454
aluminum is of wide applications in
different fields. At present, aluminum alloy wheel is very popular. 5454
aluminum is one of its choices.
Pressure vessel refers to equipment that can bear a certain pressure or
contain flammable and explosive materials. The 5454 aluminum plate for
pressure vessel is often used for the production of pressure vessel.
The main element of 5454 aluminum for marine pipelines is magnesium,
having excellent anti-rust performance. It has good forming performance,
corrosion resistance and weldability. It has medium strength and cannot be
strengthened by heat treatment.
The service life of submarine pipelines generally exceeds 20 years. The
design requires maintenance-free or minimal maintenance. 5454 aluminum
plate is qualified to make r marine pipelines.

11. 5454 aluminum is also used to the building of speedboats, yachts, fishing
boats, and large cargo ships. The tempers of the 5454 aluminum plate
required by different ship structures are different. Haomei Aluminum, one of
the big 5454 aluminum plate suppliers in China, can provide all tempers from
O to H321.
The "1+1" production line put into production by Haomei Aluminum provides a
strong foundation for the large-scale production of 5454 aluminum plates and
further guarantees the good performance of 5454 aluminum sheets.