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metals4U stock an extensive range of aluminium products in a wide choice of grades and profiles. The grades we stock are 6082, 6082 T6, 6063, 1050A-H14, 5754-H111 and EN AW-5449A which are available in the following profile presentations;
5251 is a medium strength metal known for its ductility and formability
This grade of Aluminium alloy is best known as a metal that can harden rapidly and is weldable easily.
The 5251 alloy is also poplular because of its high resistance to corrosion, and is commonly used in marine, coastal environments.
Brass is an alloy that is comprised of Copper and Zinc. Different grades of Brass will also contain elements of other alloys that will provide different properties. Brass has a high tensile strength, high corrosion resistance and is suitable to be hot forged.
1050A Aluminium alloy is one of the most popular grades of Aluminium used today. 1050A alloy has excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility, a moderate strength and a highly reflective finish.
This grade of alloy is most suitable of use as food industrial containers, architectural flashings, cable sheathings, lamp reflectors and chemical process plant equipment.
Brass is an alloy that is comprised of Copper and Zinc. Different grades of Brass will also contain elements of other alloys that will provide different properties. Brass has a high tensile strength, high corrosion resistance and is suitable to be hot forged.
EN 1.4305 grade 303 Stainless Steel provides the best machinability among all the austenitic Stainless Steels.
303 gains its improved machining and galling characteristics by the addition on sulphur, however this addition also lowers the stainless steels corrosive resistance and reduces its toughness slightly when comparing it to 304 Stainless Steel.
EN 1.4301 grade 304 Stainless Steel 18/8 (18% chromium 8% nickel) is the most widely used of all Stainless Steel types. Due to its composition, corrosion and heat resistance and its mechanical properties, grade 304 is used in all fields of industrial, commercial and domestic manufacturing.
EN 1.4401 grade 316 stainless steel (16% chromium, 10% nickel and 2% molybdenum) is the second most important austenitic Stainless Steel compared to 304.
Grade 6063 Aluminium is a medium strength alloy that is one of the most popular alloys in the 6000 series. It is most widely known as an architectural alloy. This grade of Aluminium is most commonly used in intricate extrusions.
