What's the application of aluminium diamond tread plate on stair steps?
aluminium diamond plate also known as diamond plate aluminium,aluminium tread plate or Aluminium skid-proof plate, is a type of lightweight metal stock with a regular pattern of raised diamonds or lines on one side. The added texture reduces the risk of slipping.the tread plate pattern into lentil shaped, diamond, round bean shaped, oval mixed shape,big 5 bar,small 5 bar, diamond,3 bar,pointer etc. There are two different aluminium Tread Plate designs:aluminium Diamond Plate and aluminium 5 bar tread plate is the most common in Market.On the market at present commonly used thickness ranging from 2.0 to 8 mm, the width of the two common 1250, 1250 mm.Product Features
- Wide range of selection on aluminium diamond plate' size including customized shape and size.
- Its non-skid properties mean that diamond plate is frequently used on the interior of ambulances and on the footplates of firetrucks.
- aluminium Diamond plate may be used for surface protection against damage from foot traffic or other harmful chemicals.
- Having good forming, drilling and welding ability.
- Aluminium Diamond Plate is easy to fabricate and its raised diamond lug pattern provides good slip resistance.
- Good quality with reasonable price
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How is the anti-skid effect of aluminum tread plate
Aluminum tread plate has advantages of beautiful appearance, can anti skid, strengthen performance and so on. Aluminum tread plate are widely used in the transportation, construction, decoration, equipment floor, machinery, shipbuilding and other fields. Aluminum treat plate is a high cost of modern materials, there are many types, it has a wide range of application in furniture, such as refrigerators, air conditioning, cars, platforms, packaging pipes, screen skeleton, a variety of hanging beams, table feet, Handle, trough and cover, chair tube and so on.In general, in the use, the mechanical properties and the mechanical performance requirements are not high, so the quality of the aluminum tread plate is mainly about the pattern rate, pattern height, pattern height difference. Currently the available thickness is 2.0-8mm on the market, the width is 1250,1500 mm. And for special places (such as the places need to vacant, or in the high corrosion degree, or easy to rust and corrosion), 5052 or 6061 anti-rust anti-skid aluminum plate is recommended to use, the series of non-slip aluminum has great performance of anti-rust, corrosion resistance. For the vacant place, the staff need to step on it, the proposed use is alloy series, while the thickness is not less than 6.0mm, the series and thickness of the non-slip aluminum plate to keep the safety of staff maximize, while ensuring the life of non-slip aluminum plate.
Structure of Aluminum Foil Flexible Pipes
Aluminum foil flexible pipes can deliver all kinds of media of temperatures between -50℃ and 150℃. They are applied in heat or cold maintaining projects for centralized heating, central cooling and hot oil delivery in industries like petroleum, chemical, coal, refrigeration and heating supply. Although you may have caught sight of the pipes a lot in daily life, you might not pay enough attention to their structures.
Generally speaking, an aluminum foil flexible pipe consists of four parts: delivery tube, heat preservation layer, protective shell and alarming lines. There are different types of delivery pipes in accordance with technical requirement for medium to be delivered. A pipe may be equipped with delivery tubes of seamed steel, seamless steel as well as helical welded steel with submerged arcs on both sides. Heat preservation layer normally adopts hard polyurethane foaming plastic as raw material. It has necessary strength and flexibility. Besides, foaming plastic with air inside shows perfect heat maintaining property. The protective shell of an aluminum foil flexible pipe is made of high-density polyethylene or fiber glass which conducts heat less quickly than metals, thus heat can be preserved more efficiently. Alarming lines have been embedded in the heat preservation layer near steel tubes during the production of high temperature insulation tubes for direct burial. In case of leakage of delivered medium, the alarming line will send signals to a special measuring instrument. At the same time, leakage location and scale will be displayed on the instrument so that maintenance workers would be able to deal with the problem quickly.Haomei Aluminum produces aluminum foil of all common specifications. With decades of manufacturing experience and over ten years of export history, we have professional teams offering considerate service. Welcome to contact us at wade@haomeicn.com or leave a message for more information!
What characteristic does 6061 aluminum plate have in theT6,F, O states.
The main alloy element of 6061aluminum plate is magnesium and silicon, with moderate intensity, good resistance to corrosion, excellent oxidation effect. 6021 aluminum plate is widely used after heat treatment, for automated machinery parts, precision machining, all kinds of mold manufacturing.T6 state of 6061 aluminum alloy is the most used, forming process including medium thickness plate quenching, medium plate section, drawing machine, aging treatment, sewing machine, polishing, packing.The whole production cycle isabout 10 days. After heat treatment, It doesn’t need to be cold, but can be straightened, leveling,not affecting the mechanical properties.F state is freedom of 6061 aluminum alloy processing, applied to the process of forming, the strain hardening and heat treatment conditions of special products.F state production cycle is short: medium thickness plate section, sewing machine, polishing (also is not polished, according to customer’s requirement) – packaging, the entire process to arrange 3 days can be shipped smoothly. F state mechanical properties do not have strict specifications, customers according to their own needs can be heat treatment processing, the F state again the state into production use. Corresponding to the price is the cheapest.O state is to obtain the minimum strength of 6061 aluminum alloy after annealing completely processed products, applied to the 6061 aluminum alloy sheet under 8.0mm. Its production process: cold rolling thickness – bent proper cleaning – full annealing – fly shear piece of stretch bending pose (or out of the finished product) – packing warehousing and so on a series of production, production cycle after T6 state.haomei aluminum 6061 aluminum plate is applied widely with excellent performance, welcome to inquire.
Why doesn't visible light generate sparks in aluminum foil when microwaves do?
I had to think about this for a while but I think I have a rough idea of why these two forms of EM energy are so different when it comes to metal.Electromagnetic radiation "experiences matter" differently depending on the frequency. For example some EM energy can pass right through your body, whereas others, like light can not. How matter reacts to the energy is a subject of much study.In general as you move higher in energy (or frequency) electrons start to get ejected this is known as ionized radiation. As you move lower in frequency the electrons are not ejected and this is called non-ionized radiation. Visible light and microwaves fall into the non-ionizing category.In the case of the microwave the surface of metal couples directly and strongly to the EM energy and acts like an antenna building up charge and inducing currents -- absorbing much of the EM energy. This charge builds up until it gets so high in potential that it discharges (sparks).Light when it shines on metal induces a similar effect but at much lower efficiency and power it moves electrons around but much of the energy is reflected. More notable is when the photoelectric effect is induced by certain metals and often higher frequency light.Part of this difference in response is measured in a terms call permeability and skin depth. In electromagnetism, permeability is the measure of the ability of a material to support the formation of a magnetic field within itself. In other words, it is the degree of magnetization that a material obtains in response to an applied magnetic field. On a metal the electric current flows mainly at the "skin" of the conductor, between the outer surface and a level called the skin depth. As frequency increases the skin depth gets thinner. For aluminum at microwave frequencies (say 10 GHz, microwaves are around 2.6Ghz) it is only a 0.8 micons deep. At 10 THz, there is really no material left that light could effectively couple too because the skin depth is almost zero. Gold for example at 10THz has a skin depth of about 0.025 microns making the energy almost impossible to penetrate.Unfortunately I'm out of time to try to elaborate more.
Why does aluminium foil spark in the microwave?
The reason for the sparking is the photo-electric effect. The microwaves energize outer orbital electrons in metals and causes emission. Due to the conductive nature of the Al and insulting nature of the air (it's a dielectric), the electron charge can build. However, recombination of electrons into the orbitals is possible, but very slow compared to the discharge rate. The resulting charge becomes strong enough to ionize the air and create a conductive path to the walls of the microwave.The electro-magnetic fields are highly dependent on the topology of the metal object. Where you have a sharp edge, there is a significant concentration of electric potential and therefore, the edge is more likely to discharge the electrical charge build-up.Another example of this topological effect are tesla coils, where you'll often observe that folks place a rod on the torus to force the arc to originate that the end of the rod. The charging mechanism of electrons to the torus is completely different in this case, however.
Why copper and aluminum are used in HVAC coils
HVAC coils are often made with copper and aluminum, two metals that efficiently transfer heat. That’s because cost and effective heat transfer are often the key deciding factors in choosing materials for HVAC coils. There are pros and cons to both copper and aluminum, which I describe below.[img=300x0]http://www.aluminiumstrip-hm.com/wp-cont...00x300.jpg[/img]Let’s start with some basics about where the heat transfer takes place in coils. In most HVAC coils, tubes are responsible for 30% of the heat transfer and fins are responsible for the other 70%. That’s because the surface of the fins is larger than the surface of the tubes.CopperPros: Copper coils are stronger, easier to maintain, and more reliable than aluminum coils. Copper has a better heat transfer rate and is easier to repair in the field if the coil is damaged.Cons: The cost of copper continues to rise, and copper coils require more material than aluminum coils.AluminumPros: Aluminum offers effective heat transfer at a lower cost than copper. Aluminum is more pliable than copper, so less aluminum is required.Cons: Aluminum coils are difficult to repair and usually need to be replaced. Aluminum coils are also more difficult to clean and maintain. Aluminum fins can corrode, although this can be prevented with the application of a coating.Given the pros and cons of copper and aluminum, we often sell HVAC coils that combine copper tubes with aluminum fins. Copper tubes offer the best heat transfer and aluminum fins offer good value. Chilled water coils, hot water coils, condenser coils and evaporator coils typically use copper tubes and aluminum fins. However steam coils and steam distribution coils often run at a higher PSI so we recommend stainless steel tubing depending on the pressure and application.
Why are aluminum coils so corrosion resistant?
Aluminum coil is actually a very active metal, in the sense that it oxidizes very quickly. This feature, while a weakness for most metals, is actually the key to its ability to resist corrosion. When oxygen is present (in the air, soil, or water), aluminum instantly reacts to form aluminum oxide. This aluminum oxide layer is chemically bound to the surface, and it seals the core aluminum from any further reaction. This is quite different from oxidation (corrosion) in steel or other metals, where rust puffs up and flakes off, constantly exposing new metal to corrosion. Aluminum’s oxide film is tenacious, hard, and instantly self-renewing.Therefore, as long as this oxide layer is not damaged, aluminum coil will remain resistant to corrosion. What factors can affect this oxide layer? Basically, extreme pH levels. Very high or very basic environments can destroy this protective layer and it might not renew itself as fast as needed to to keep protecting the alumnium core. Normally, aluminum´s protective oxide layer is generally stable in the pH range of 4,5 to 8,5.Salt water DOES NOT corrode aluminum coil !There is a traditional fear in the AC industry about heat exchangers exposed to marine conditions. For sure, aluminum does not corrode in lakes and pools. But, what about seawater? Well, surprising as it may be, seawater does not corrode aluminium, simply because of its neutral pH. Then, why traditional copper coils made of copper and aluminum corrode so much near the ocean, up to the point where the aluminum fins disappear? Will not this happen even more likely to aluminum coils being aluminum a softer metal than copper?The reason is a more complex kind of corrosion called galvanic corrosion and saltwater can be a major facilitator for this.microchannel coils are more corrosion resistant than traditional copper andaluminum coils becauseAluminum is a very stable, low corrosion material due to its natural protective oxide layer.
This protective oxide layer is very stable as long as you keep the surrounding pH between 4,5 and 8,5.
The most frequent cause of corrosion in aluminum is due to galvanic corrosion.
The good news is that if you properly understand how galvanic corrosion works, it is very easy to avoid or at least, minimize.
Galvanic corrosion takes place when:
We have two metals in contact
They are inmersed or surrounded (totally or partially) by an electrolyte (in AC applications the most common would be humidity and salt).
We also know:
The further these metals are in the galvanic series, the stronger the reaction
The anode will be the sacrifice material whereas the cathode will get stronger.
What is the difference between alloy and aluminum wheels?
There isn't any difference, just two different ways of describing the same thing. The difference will be in how the wheel is formed. The best wheels are formed by forging which produces a strong wheel and lets the designer use less material so that it's lighter as well. This strength comes from the excellent grain structure produced from hot forging. These wheels are generally very expensive.Slightly less strong, and very slightly less expensive than forging is billet machining. With these wheels a billet of material is forged into a shape (round in this case) and the wheel is machined out of that piece of material. The grain structure from this process is not as idealized as the one from forging, so it is not quite as strong. There is also a lot of material loss due to machining. These wheels are almost exclusively multi-piece designs.More affordable wheels are rolled, which is similar to forging but for the rim only, this adds strength and reduces mass on the outside portion of the wheel which reduces rotating mass. Less expensive than that are vacuum cast wheels. These are formed by pouring molten metal into a mold (usually a sand casting) while pulling a vacuum. This pulls any suspended gas out of the molten aluminum and results in a denser wheel with fewer defects, which results in decent strength.The least expensive wheels are made using gravity casting. The process is similar to vacuum casting above, but doesn't incorporate the vacuum step. This saves a moderate amount of cost, but has a higher chance of yielding a wheel with small amounts of porosity, which can compromise the strength of the wheel. With a good molten metal practice, these wheels can be just as strong as vacuum cast wheels, but at a lower cost.
What is a color-coated aluminum sheet coil?
The color-coated aluminum sheet coil is ideal for producing aluminium composite materials. haomei aluminium coil is coated with high quality fluororesin paint which offers good weather resistance.
color-coated aluminum sheet coil is the most popular new material currently. It is especially suitable for interior decoration and AD boards. color-coated aluminum sheet coil refers to the aluminum coil through coating and coloring treatment generally includes PE coated aluminum coil and PVDF coated aluminum coil.PE(polyester) CoatingPE(polyester) coating:high molecular polymer as monomer and addition of alkyd, is an UV-resistant coating. It can be classified matt and glossy according to coating gloss. The compact molecule structure, makes paint surface luster and smooth,which assure good printing on the panel surface. With an warranty of 8-10 years for weather resistance, it is specially applied for internal decoration and sign board.PE Color Coated Aluminum Coil:HAOMEI PE color coated aluminum coil with good PE Paints and high performance of aluminum coil is produced by advanced roller coating. All performance parameters are up to or much higher than related national standards.
PVDF(fluorine-carbon) Coating
PVDF(fluorine-carbon) coating :made of fluorine carbon resin, pigment, ester solvent, after high temperature roasting and baking, the paint is solidified to dry film with super weather resistance. PVDF coating also can be classified as traditional PVDF and nanometer PVDF coating.
A.Traditional PVDF Coating, with KYNAR500 PVDF, two or three times for coating and baking, has good properties of anti-acid, anti-alkali and is durable in atrocious weather and environment, keeping 15 years no unwonted fading. In view of these facts, we recommend this panel applied for external wall cladding.
B.Nanometer PVDF Coating, which different with traditional PVDF is the clear coating. It contains nanometer element, which can protect panel from pollution, Because nanometer has self-cleaning effect, It easy to get rid of dust and pollution by raining or water.
To produce aluminium composite panel or aluminum veneers.
– Used in exterior applications for decoration and protection of exterior wall, canopy, roof and pillar, etc.
– haomei coated aluminum coil is also ideal for interior decoration for wall, ceiling, bathroom and kitchen, etc.
– Used in advertising boards or shop front decoration
Can we use aluminium foil to roast chicken?
aluminum foil is ductile. Foil can be rolled to only 0.007 mm thickness, but will still be completely impermeable and lets neither light, aroma nor taste substances in or out. The metal itself forms a protective oxide coating and is highly corrosion resistant. Different types of surface treatment can further improve these propertiesRoast a chicken. Place the raw chicken on a baking pan, and tent it with aluminum foil. This will retain the juices in the turkey while baking, so as to cook completely through without burning. Remove the tent for the last hour of roasting, so that the chicken skin gets browned and crisp.
how do we identify the quality of the brushed aluminum plate
As industrial technology continues to mature, brushed aluminum plate has been widely used in fire prevention panels, aluminum photo frames, household appliances, kitchens and other fields. Due to the increasing number of types of brushed aluminum sheet on the market, many people do not know the quality of brushed aluminum they purchased is good or bad, then, how do we identify the quality of the brushed aluminum plate?[img=182x0]http://www.thick-aluminum-plate.com/imag...-plate.jpg[/img]Brushed aluminum plate process is the process of the aluminum plate under pressure, under the action of the external force to force the aluminum platethrough the mold, the metal cross-sectional area is compressed, and obtain the required cross-section area shape and size of technical processing. So when it comes to judge the quality of brushed aluminum sheets, we have some tips for you.1, starting from the product material
The real quality of brushed aluminum plate is not to look at the thickness, but from the material of the aluminum plate. A qualified brushed aluminum plates is very good in color, so many experienced people will choose brushed aluminum with better gloss, because only this kind of brushed aluminum plates has high performance.2, uniform thickness
When choosing brushed aluminum plates, the thickness is also very important. Many people choose thick product for they thick that is good in quality, in fact, we should pay more attention to those uniform thickness products in the selection, so that the quality is more worthy of our trust.
Stucco embossed aluminum sheet specification
Stucco embossed aluminum sheet has many pattern, orange peel pattern is the most common seen type. Orange peel stucco embossed aluminum sheet has classic orange peel pattern and variation orange peel pattern which also known as insect pattern. Orange peel stucco aluminum sheet is the ideal material for used in refrigerators, air conditioners and packaging. The aluminum grade of stucco embossed aluminum sheet has pure aluminum like 1050, 1060 and 1100, 3000 series aluminum 3003, 5000 series aluminum 5052. The aluminum alloy has high strength, high plasticity and corrosion resistance. Together with tread plate aluminum, they emerged in the aluminum industry and has become popular product with large volume of sales. Especially with the iron plates are eliminated, enterprise have turned to the aluminum plate with patterns, embossed aluminum coil, especially in the shipbuilding, machinery and other industries.[img=720x0]http://www.thick-aluminum-plate.com/imag...inum_2.jpg[/img]embossed aluminium sheet stucco embossed aluminum sheet has many uses across a number of industries. It is used in education, manufacturing, medical and more. Stucco sheet is available in Alloy 1150A / H14.
embossed aluminium sheetis more durable than plain aluminium sheet of similar charactiristics. Stucco embossing also reduces the light-reflecting ability of the metal. This is due to the pebble-like surface, which is imprinted once the aluminium has been given the required finish. Finally, stucco embossed aluminum sheetalways looks more presentable.
3003 aluminum coil play an important role in our life
The main material of 3003 aluminum coil is aluminum-manganese alloy, has a good anti-corrosion on atmosphere, brine, freshwater, gasoline, etc., ranking first in corrosion resistance, is the best anti-corrosion material on aluminum product. The strength of 3003 aluminum alloy coil is not high, the slightly higher strength one are used in industrial pure aluminum, it can not be hardening by heat treatment, usually use the cold processing methods to improve its mechanical properties. 3003 aluminum alloy coil has a high plasticity in the annealed state, a good plasticity in the semi-cold hardening, and a good weldability but a poor machinable performance. 3003 aluminum alloy coil widely used in processing parts or components that needs a good formability, high corrosion resistance and good weldability, like kitchenware, food and chemical processing and storage devices, tanks and cans for transporting liquid products, and a variety of pressure vessels and pipes processed with sheet metal.Hollow aluminum made of 3003 aluminum alloy coil is one of the necessary materials for insulating glass, its quality is directly related to the effect, service life and thermal insulation function of insulating glass. The main role of 3003 aluminum alloy coil is to separate evenly and support two or more pieces of glass and. Hollow glass is made of high purity aluminum for raw materials, after dozens of craft process, with a flat surface, non-oxidizing and non-corrosive, desiccant has no effect on it, eliminate atomization phenomenon effectively. Hollow aluminum is new type of environmentally friendly building materials products, and has vast market.Performance advantage1,Excellent forming processing characteristics, high corrosion resistance, good weldability and conductivity, strength higher than 1100;2,Excellent anti-rust properties, is a widely used anti-rust aluminum;3,The surface smooth, plastic good, resistant to pressure;4,Power battery shell preferred plate, with impact, not easy to rupture and leakage, to meet the power battery shell on the strength and rigidity requirements;Application:Bottle cap, beverage cap, cosmetic cover, air conditioning tube, car fuel tank, tank and so on.
3003 aluminum coil play an important role in our life
The main material of 3003 aluminum coil is aluminum-manganese alloy, has a good anti-corrosion on atmosphere, brine, freshwater, gasoline, etc., ranking first in corrosion resistance, is the best anti-corrosion material on aluminum product. The strength of 3003 aluminum alloy coil is not high, the slightly higher strength one are used in industrial pure aluminum, it can not be hardening by heat treatment, usually use the cold processing methods to improve its mechanical properties. 3003 aluminum alloy coil has a high plasticity in the annealed state, a good plasticity in the semi-cold hardening, and a good weldability but a poor machinable performance. 3003 aluminum alloy coil widely used in processing parts or components that needs a good formability, high corrosion resistance and good weldability, like kitchenware, food and chemical processing and storage devices, tanks and cans for transporting liquid products, and a variety of pressure vessels and pipes processed with sheet metal.Hollow aluminum made of 3003 aluminum alloy coil is one of the necessary materials for insulating glass, its quality is directly related to the effect, service life and thermal insulation function of insulating glass. The main role of 3003 aluminum alloy coil is to separate evenly and support two or more pieces of glass and. Hollow glass is made of high purity aluminum for raw materials, after dozens of craft process, with a flat surface, non-oxidizing and non-corrosive, desiccant has no effect on it, eliminate atomization phenomenon effectively. Hollow aluminum is new type of environmentally friendly building materials products, and has vast market.Performance advantage1,Excellent forming processing characteristics, high corrosion resistance, good weldability and conductivity, strength higher than 1100;2,Excellent anti-rust properties, is a widely used anti-rust aluminum;3,The surface smooth, plastic good, resistant to pressure;4,Power battery shell preferred plate, with impact, not easy to rupture and leakage, to meet the power battery shell on the strength and rigidity requirements;Application:Bottle cap, beverage cap, cosmetic cover, air conditioning tube, car fuel tank, tank and so on.
5083 aluminum alloy Use And Uses Of Aluminium Tubes
5083 aluminum alloy is a high magnesium alloy, not good strength in heat treatment alloys, corrosion resistance, good machinability. Anodized surface appearance. Arc welding performance. 5083 alloy main elements as magnesium, has good corrosion resistance and weldability, and medium intensity. Excellent corrosion-resistant properties of 5083 alloy widely used for marine applications such as ships, automobiles, aircraft welding, Metro light rail, strict fire-resistant pressure vessels (such as liquid tankers, refrigerated trucks, refrigerated containers), refrigeration equipment, Tower, drilling equipment, transportation equipment, such as missile parts, armored.aluminum tube :5 common alloy aluminum tube 5052,5056,5083,5a02,5a05, 5052 and 5083 aluminum tube material of the most common, most of the 5-series tubes are seamless pipes, of course some 5052 marine boat clubs, and so on.
Aluminum Caps Are Your Strengths
1, aluminium cover made of high quality aluminum production, special health, will not rust, easy to open, without auxiliary tools which, when turned on, CAP has a destructive, which can prevent stolen away.
2, aluminum caps with good cushioning, shock resistance, the advantages of heat insulation, moisture-proof, corrosion resistant, nontoxic and does not absorb water, dust and peeling off, and high sealing performance is very good.
3, aluminum cover can be made according to customer requirements of stainless steel high temperature resistance, resistance to boiling, alcohol resistance, design color print, Braille, milling can be used.
4, aluminum cover pad with special Epoxy materials and advanced production technology, after the bottle has an excellent airtight, cover surface with a bigger plane, print text symbol, Cap more aesthetically pleasing, making your product more valuable. HAOMEI ALUMINUM is a professional aluminum sheet and strip manufacturer in China. To meet diversified and needs of our clients, we also provide hot-rolled and cold rolled aluminum sheet, including aluminium panels, coil, color-coated sheets and strips for the usage of producing aluminium caps. With good drawing perfomace, bare possibility of earing and corrosion, the aluminum sheet/ coil/ strip that we produce is the ideal material for Pilfer Proof caps, pharmaceutical caps. With years of experience in the aluminum industry and exportation field, we now have established good business relationship with many countries such as Italy, Spain, Mexico, Thailand, Bangladesh, Philippines, Iran, Nigeria and more. With high quality and reasonable price, our products have been more and more popular in the International market.Haomei supplies aluminum sheet and coils for the manufacture of bottle closures. Applications range from screw caps for whiskey and other beverage bottles toaluminum closures for wine bottles. ROPP cap material can be ordered as rolled, degreased, pre-lubed, pre-treated and / or lacquered
What is the difference between aluminium sheet and plate?
Aluminum Plate or Sheets? What’s the Difference?Aluminum offers a multitude of benefits, including being lightweight and having high corrosion resistance. It comes in the form of plates or sheets, both of which can continuously be recycled without any loss of properties, and can be used for a wide array of industrial applications.[img=300x0]http://www.aluminiumstrip-hm.com/wp-cont...00x224.jpg[/img]Plates and SheetsAs aluminum moves between rolls under pressure, it becomes longer and thinner, thus resulting in Aluminum Plate or sheets. One of the main differences between Aluminum Plate and sheets is that sheet metal is under .249” thick, while plate metal is .250” and above.. Another difference between Aluminum Plate and sheets has to do with the distinct applications for which they are used.SheetsSheet is the form of aluminum that is used the most often. You can find it in all of the major markets of the aluminum industry. For instance, aluminum sheet is useful for manufacturing packages and cans in the packaging industry. It is also valuable for manufacturing tractor trailers and automobile body panels in the transportation industry. Sheets are also useful for cookware and home appliances, as well as for construction/building products, such as carports, awnings, roofing, gutters, and siding.Sheet aluminum can even be given blue, red, gold, or black colors, for instance, through color anodizing. It can also be etched to feature a matte finish, or be polished to feature a bright, sparkling appearance. Aluminum sheets may additionally be made to resemble wood through texturing.PlatesAluminum plate is the most often used for heavy-duty applications, particularly in the transportation product manufacturing, aerospace and military industries. Since certain aluminum alloys have the potential to become more durable at extremely cold temperatures, Aluminum Plate serve as the skin of spacecraft fuel tanks and jets, and can also be useful for storage tanks. Moreover, you can use Aluminum Plate in the manufacture of structural sections used in ships and railcars and for military vehicle armor.Howard Precision offers aluminum plate along with many other forms of aluminum products that are designed to suit your specific needs. Our company focuses on providing quality so our customers can have access to top-tier aluminum products each time they need them.