Name: Aluminium Sheets
Brand: R V Metal Corporation

Aluminium Sheets

Product Overview

Aluminium Sheets offered by R V Metal Corporation are supplied in a wide range of alloys, tempers, thicknesses, and surface finishes to meet the demanding requirements of industrial, commercial, and architectural applications. Known for their excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, high thermal and electrical conductivity, and superior formability, aluminium sheets are widely used across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, construction, marine, electrical, packaging, and general fabrication. Our product range includes commercially pure aluminium as well as heat-treatable and non-heat-treatable alloys, available in mill finish, brushed, anodized, coated, and polished surfaces. R V Metal Corporation ensures consistent quality, precise dimensional control, and compliance with international standards, making our aluminium sheets suitable for laser cutting, bending, stamping, welding, and deep drawing applications.

Technical Specifications

Specification Parameter	Details
Product Form	Aluminium Sheets (Flat Rolled Products)
Alloy Series	1xxx, 2xxx, 3xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx Series
Common Alloys	1050, 1060, 1100, 2014, 2024, 3003, 3004, 3105, 5052, 5083, 5754, 6061, 6063, 7075
Temper	O, H12, H14, H16, H18, H32, H34, T4, T5, T6, T651
Thickness Range	0.2 mm to 6 mm (Sheets); Above 6 mm supplied as plates on request
Width Range	500 mm to 2000 mm
Length Range	1000 mm to 6000 mm (Cut-to-size available)
Standard Sizes	1000×2000 mm, 1220×2440 mm (4×8 ft), 1500×3000 mm, 2000×4000 mm
Surface Finish	Mill Finish, Brushed, Anodized, Color Coated, Polished, Stucco, Embossed
Edge Condition	Mill Edge, Slit Edge, Trimmed Edge
Flatness & Tolerance	As per ASTM B209 / EN 485 / IS 737 standards
Density	Approx. 2.70 g/cm³ (varies slightly by alloy)
Fabrication Compatibility	Suitable for Bending, Rolling, Welding, Laser Cutting, Punching & Forming
Heat Treatment	Applicable for Heat-Treatable Alloys (2xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx series)
Standards	ASTM B209, EN 485, EN 573, IS 737, JIS H4000
Supply Condition	Protective Film / Paper Interleaved / Palletized Packing
Applications	Automotive Panels, Roofing, Cladding, Aerospace Components, Electrical Enclosures, General Fabrication

Chemical Composition

Aluminium Alloy	Al (%)	Cu (%)	Mg (%)	Mn (%)	Si (%)	Fe (%)	Zn (%)	Cr (%)	Other (%)
1050	≥ 99.50	0.05	0.05	0.05	0.25	0.40	0.05	—	0.03
1060	≥ 99.60	0.05	0.03	0.03	0.25	0.35	0.05	—	0.03
1100	≥ 99.00	0.05–0.20	—	0.05	0.95	0.95	0.10	—	0.15
3003	Balance	0.05–0.20	—	1.00–1.50	0.60	0.70	0.10	—	0.15
5052	Balance	0.10	2.20–2.80	0.10	0.25	0.40	0.10	0.15–0.35	0.15
5083	Balance	0.10	4.00–4.90	0.40–1.00	0.40	0.40	0.25	0.05–0.25	0.15
5754	Balance	0.10	2.60–3.60	0.50	0.40	0.40	0.20	0.30	0.15
6061	Balance	0.15–0.40	0.80–1.20	0.15	0.40–0.80	0.70	0.25	0.04–0.35	0.15
6063	Balance	0.10	0.45–0.90	0.10	0.20–0.60	0.35	0.10	0.10	0.15
7075	Balance	1.20–2.00	2.10–2.90	0.30	0.40	0.50	5.10–6.10	0.18–0.28	0.15

UNS Codes & Grades

Aluminium Alloy	UNS Designation	AA Series	EN / DIN Equivalent	Common Trade Name	Typical Sheet Applications
1050	A91050	1xxx	EN AW-1050A	Commercial Pure Aluminium	Reflectors, insulation, electrical sheets
1060	A91060	1xxx	EN AW-1060	High Conductivity Aluminium	Bus bars, panels, lighting sheets
1100	A91100	1xxx	EN AW-1100	Commercially Pure Aluminium	Decorative sheets, cookware, name plates
3003	A93003	3xxx	EN AW-3003	Manganese Aluminium Alloy	Roofing sheets, cladding, heat exchangers
3105	A93105	3xxx	EN AW-3105	Architectural Aluminium	Building sheets, facade panels
5052	A95052	5xxx	EN AW-5052	Marine Grade Aluminium	Marine sheets, tanks, pressure panels
5083	A95083	5xxx	EN AW-5083	High-Strength Marine Aluminium	Shipbuilding, offshore structures
5754	A95754	5xxx	EN AW-5754	Structural Aluminium	Automotive panels, flooring sheets
6061	A96061	6xxx	EN AW-6061	Structural Aluminium Alloy	Machine panels, structural sheets
6063	A96063	6xxx	EN AW-6063	Architectural Aluminium	Decorative sheets, architectural panels
7075	A97075	7xxx	EN AW-7075	Aerospace Grade Aluminium	Aerospace sheets, high-load structures

Mechanical, Physical & Fabrication Properties

Property Category	Parameter	Typical Value / Range	Applicable Aluminium Series	Technical Remarks
Mechanical Properties	Tensile Strength	60 – 570 MPa	1xxx to 7xxx	Depends on alloy, temper (O / H / T)
	Yield Strength	25 – 505 MPa	3xxx to 7xxx	Higher in heat-treatable alloys
	Elongation	5% – 45%	All Series	Excellent ductility in 1xxx & 3xxx sheets
	Hardness (Brinell)	15 – 160 HB	All Series	Increases with alloying & temper
	Fatigue Strength	Good to Excellent	5xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx	Critical for automotive & aerospace sheets
Physical Properties	Density	2.70 g/cm³	All Aluminium Alloys	Approx. 1/3rd weight of steel
	Melting Point	580°C – 660°C	All Series	Varies slightly by alloy content
	Thermal Conductivity	120 – 235 W/m·K	1xxx, 3xxx, 6xxx	Excellent heat dissipation
	Electrical Conductivity	30 – 65 % IACS	1xxx, 6xxx	High in near-pure aluminium sheets
	Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	22 – 24 µm/m·K	All Series	Important for panel & facade design
Fabrication Properties	Formability	Excellent	1xxx, 3xxx, 5xxx	Ideal for bending, deep drawing
	Machinability	Fair to Excellent	2xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx	Improves with higher alloy content
	Weldability	Excellent	5xxx, 6xxx	Reduced in 2xxx & 7xxx sheets
	Heat Treatability	Yes / No	2xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx	Non-heat-treatable: 1xxx, 3xxx, 5xxx
	Anodizing Capability	Very Good	5xxx, 6xxx	Architectural & decorative use
	Surface Finish Quality	Excellent	All Sheet Grades	Suitable for painting & coating

Common Names & International Identifiers

Common Name	Aluminium Series	UNS Designation	AA / ASTM Designation	EN / European Designation	ISO / International Identifier	Typical Applications
Pure Aluminium Sheet	1xxx Series	A91100 – A91190	AA 1050 / 1060 / 1100	EN AW-1050 / EN AW-1100	ISO Al99.5 / Al99.0	Electrical panels, reflectors, chemical equipment
Commercial Aluminium Sheet	3xxx Series	A93003 / A93005	AA 3003 / 3005	EN AW-3003 / EN AW-3005	ISO AlMn1	Roofing, cladding, heat exchangers
Marine Grade Aluminium Sheet	5xxx Series	A95052 / A95083	AA 5052 / 5083	EN AW-5052 / EN AW-5083	ISO AlMg2.5 / AlMg4.5Mn	Shipbuilding, tanks, pressure vessels
Structural Aluminium Sheet	6xxx Series	A96061 / A96082	AA 6061 / 6082	EN AW-6061 / EN AW-6082	ISO AlMgSi1	Structural panels, automotive components
Architectural Aluminium Sheet	6xxx Series	A96063	AA 6063	EN AW-6063	ISO AlMg0.7Si	Facade panels, decorative & anodized sheets
High Strength Aluminium Sheet	2xxx Series	A92014 / A92024	AA 2014 / 2024	EN AW-2014 / EN AW-2024	ISO AlCu4Mg1	Aerospace, high-load engineering parts
Aerospace Grade Aluminium Sheet	7xxx Series	A97050 / A97075	AA 7050 / 7075	EN AW-7050 / EN AW-7075	ISO AlZnMgCu1.5	Aircraft structures, defence applications
Decorative / Anodizing Aluminium Sheet	5xxx / 6xxx	A95052 / A96063	AA 5052 / 6063	EN AW-5052 / EN AW-6063	ISO AlMg2.5 / AlMg0.7Si	Interior panels, signage, architectural use
General Engineering Aluminium Sheet	3xxx / 5xxx	A93003 / A95052	AA 3003 / 5052	EN AW-3003 / EN AW-5052	ISO AlMn1 / AlMg2.5	Fabrication, enclosures, machine covers

Standards & International Equivalents

Standard System	Standard / Specification	Product Scope	Alloy Series Covered	Temper Coverage	Remarks / Usage
ASTM / AA (USA)	ASTM B209 / B209M	Aluminium Sheets & Plates	1xxx, 2xxx, 3xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx	O, H, T tempers	Primary global reference standard for aluminium sheets
ASTM / AA (USA)	ASTM B928 / B928M	High-Magnesium Marine Sheets	5xxx Series (5083, 5086)	H116, H321	Specifically for marine & shipbuilding applications
EN (Europe)	EN 485 (Parts 1–4)	Aluminium Sheets & Strips	All wrought aluminium alloys	O, H, T tempers	Defines dimensions, tolerances & mechanical properties
EN (Europe)	EN 573 (Parts 1–4)	Chemical Composition	All wrought aluminium alloys	—	Chemical classification reference for EN alloys
ISO	ISO 6361 / ISO 6362	Aluminium Sheets & Strips	Wrought aluminium alloys	O, H, T tempers	International standard aligned with EN system
IS (India)	IS 737	Wrought Aluminium Sheets & Strips	Commercial & structural alloys	O, H, T tempers	Primary Indian standard for aluminium sheets
IS (India)	IS 19000 Series	High-Strength Aluminium Alloys	2xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx	T4, T6, T651	Used for aerospace & engineering applications
BS (United Kingdom)	BS EN 485	Aluminium Sheets & Plates	All wrought alloys	O, H, T tempers	British adoption of EN aluminium standards
DIN (Germany)	DIN EN 485 / DIN EN 573	Aluminium Sheets	Wrought aluminium alloys	O, H, T tempers	Legacy DIN standards now harmonized with EN
JIS (Japan)	JIS H4000 / JIS H4040	Aluminium Sheets & Plates	1xxx to 7xxx Series	O, H, T tempers	Japanese industrial standard for aluminium products
GB (China)	GB/T 3880	Aluminium Sheets & Strips	1xxx–7xxx Series	O, H, T tempers	Chinese national aluminium sheet standard
AMS (Aerospace)	AMS 4027 / AMS 4045	Aerospace Aluminium Sheets	2xxx, 7xxx	T3, T6, T651	Aerospace-grade aluminium sheet specifications

Applications

Industry / Sector	Application Area	Typical Alloy Series Used	Common Grades	Key Performance Requirements
Construction & Architecture	Cladding, facades, roofing, false ceilings	3xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx	3003, 3105, 5052, 6061	Corrosion resistance, formability, surface finish
Automotive	Body panels, heat shields, underbody panels	5xxx, 6xxx	5052, 5083, 6061	Lightweight, impact resistance, fatigue strength
Aerospace	Aircraft skins, structural panels	2xxx, 7xxx	2024, 2014, 7075	High strength-to-weight ratio, dimensional stability
Marine & Shipbuilding	Hull panels, decks, bulkheads	5xxx	5083, 5086	Seawater corrosion resistance, weldability
Electrical & Electronics	Busbars, enclosures, heat sinks	1xxx, 6xxx	1050, 1060, 6063	Electrical conductivity, thermal dissipation
HVAC & Refrigeration	Insulation panels, fin stock, ducting	1xxx, 3xxx	1100, 3003	Thermal conductivity, formability
Packaging	Container sheets, closures, caps	3xxx	3003, 3105	Formability, food-safe compatibility
Industrial Equipment	Machine guards, panels, housings	3xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx	3003, 5052, 6061	Strength, machinability, corrosion resistance
Renewable Energy	Solar panel frames, backing sheets	5xxx, 6xxx	5052, 6061	Weather resistance, structural rigidity
Transportation (Rail & Commercial)	Interior panels, flooring, body structures	5xxx, 6xxx	5083, 6061	Lightweight, vibration resistance
Defence & Ballistics	Armour panels, protective structures	5xxx, 7xxx	5083, 7039	High impact resistance, strength
General Fabrication	Laser cutting, bending, stamping	3xxx, 5xxx	3003, 5052	Ease of fabrication, dimensional consistency

Common Aluminium Sheets – Sizes & Theoretical Weight Chart

Thickness (mm)	Standard Length × Width (mm)	Area per Sheet (m²)	Theoretical Weight (kg/m²)	Theoretical Weight per Sheet (kg)	Typical Uses
0.8	1000 × 2000	2.00	2.16	4.32	Insulation cladding, HVAC panels
1.0	1000 × 2000	2.00	2.70	5.40	Electrical panels, enclosures
1.2	1220 × 2440	2.98	3.24	9.65	Ducting, fabrication
1.6	1220 × 2440	2.98	4.32	12.87	Automotive panels
2.0	1250 × 2500	3.13	5.40	16.90	Machine covers, guards
3.0	1250 × 2500	3.13	8.10	25.31	Structural fabrication
4.0	1500 × 3000	4.50	10.80	48.60	Marine & heavy-duty panels
5.0	1500 × 3000	4.50	13.50	60.75	Shipbuilding, defence
6.0	2000 × 4000	8.00	16.20	129.60	Heavy structural use

All weights shown are theoretical, calculated using a standard aluminium density of 2.70 g/cm³. Actual sheet weight may vary depending on alloy grade (3xxx / 5xxx / 6xxx series), rolling tolerance, and surface finish.

Formula:
Weight (kg) = Thickness (mm) × Area (m²) × 2.70

Aluminium Sheets