aluminum alloy wire rods

Overview

Aluminum alloy wire rods are prized for their advantageous properties, such as lightweight, excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, high corrosion resistance, and ductility. These attributes make aluminum alloys versatile and essential in various industries. Aluminum is usually alloyed with elements like copper, zinc, magnesium, silicon, manganese, and lithium to enhance its mechanical properties. When exposed to air, aluminum forms a thin layer of oxide that protects the material from further oxidation and corrosion, contributing to its durability and longevity. Due to these properties, aluminum alloys are widely used in applications ranging from precision technology to everyday commodities.

Product Specification and Size

  • Standard Specification:
    • GB/T6892 (China)
    • ASTM B221 (USA)
    • EN 755 (Europe)

Alloy and Temper

  • Alloy Series: 1xxx, 2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx
  • Temper Designations: O, T1, T4, T5, T6, H112

Alloy Designation (For Reference)

Comparison of Alloy Designations for Aluminum Products

Alloy SeriesChinese StandardAmerican StandardEuropean Standard
1xxx Series10501050EN AW-1050A
10601060EN AW-1060
11001100EN AW-1100
12001200EN AW-1200
12351235EN AW-1235
2xxx Series20142014EN AW-2014
20172017EN AW-2017A
20242024EN AW-2024
3xxx Series30033003EN AW-3003
30043004EN AW-3004
31053105EN AW-3105
5xxx Series50055005EN AW-5005
50525052EN AW-5052
50835083EN AW-5083
57545754EN AW-5754
6xxx Series60056005EN AW-6005
60606060EN AW-6060
60616061EN AW-6061
60636063EN AW-6063
60826082EN AW-6082
64636463EN AW-6463
7xxx Series70757075EN AW-7075

Temper Designation (For Reference)

TemperDefinition
OAnnealed
T4Solution heat-treated and naturally aged
T5Cooled from an elevated temperature shaping process and then artificially aged
T6Solution heat-treated and then artificially aged
H112Slightly strain hardened from working at an elevated temperature or from a limited amount of cold work

Available Size Range

DimensionRange
Outside Diameter9~12mm

Application

Aluminum alloy wire rods are highly versatile and find applications across numerous industries. In the mechanical industry, they are used to manufacture bolts, nuts, nails, needles, rivets, clips, and staples. The excellent properties of aluminum alloy make it a preferred material in the bicycle industry, particularly for components and frames for racing and mountain bikes. Its lightweight nature combined with strength makes it ideal for these applications.

Chemical Composition (For Reference)

The chemical composition of aluminum alloy wire rods adheres to the specifications outlined by Chinese, American, and European standards. This ensures consistency and quality across different regions.

AlloySiFeCuMnMgCrZnTiOthers: EachOthers: TotalAl: Min.
10500.250.400.050.050.050.050.030.0399.50
1050A0.250.400.050.050.050.070.050.0399.50
10600.250.350.050.030.030.050.030.0399.60
11000.95 Si + Fe0.05~0.200.100.050.1599.0
12001.00 Si + Fe0.050.100.050.050.1599.0
11450.55 Si + Fe0.050.050.050.030.0399.45
12350.65 Si + Fe0.050.050.050.100.060.0399.35
20070.800.803.30~4.600.50~1.00.40~1.800.10.800.200.100.30
20110.400.705.0~6.00.300.050.15
20140.50~1.200.703.90~5.00.40~1.200.20~0.800.100.250.150.050.15
20170.20~0.800.703.50~4.500.40~1.00.40~0.800.100.250.150.050.15
20240.500.503.80~4.900.30~0.901.20~1.800.100.250.150.050.15
30030.600.700.05~0.201.0~1.500.100.050.15
30040.300.700.251.0~1.500.80~1.300.25

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