Aluminium alloys combine high strength with low weight, natural corrosion resistance and excellent forming, machining and finishing behaviour. The range spans the pure 1000 series and the core grades 3003, 5052, 5754 and 6061 in plate, coil and embossed sheet. The metal conducts heat and electricity, forms without tearing, welds cleanly and can be anodized to a decorative protective surface. In photovoltaics it carries solar frames and mounting structures; in transport it forms vehicle bodies and components; in appliances it makes housings and heat-exchange parts; and in marine it supplies lightweight, seawater-resistant panels and structures. Predictable bending, forming and fastening properties make it a reliable engineering material.
Alloy aluminium is where strength starts to matter: aircraft skin, marine hulls, automotive structures. We stock 28 alloy products across the 2xxx, 5xxx and 6xxx families, all with material certificates and traceable heat numbers.
2024 air-grade plate in 600–2000 mm for aircraft skin work. The 5xxx marine family: 5052 sheet in 600–2000 mm, and 5083 plate up to 2500 mm wide plus extra-large tube and thick-wall pipe for vessel building. 6061 flat bar from 10 to 500 mm covers automotive and structural machining. The 5083 plate and 6061 flat bar pages list full dimensions.
5xxx work-hardens and welds well — the marine and transport default. 6xxx gains strength from heat treatment and machines cleanly. 2xxx gives the highest strength but sacrifices corrosion resistance, which is why it stays in aviation. Unsure? Our 6061 vs 7075 comparison shows how the choice plays out on real parts.
Marine-grade material ships with classification-society-friendly documentation; state the standard your project references (EN, ASTM or GB) and we match the certificate accordingly. Dispatch runs 7–15 days on stocked items, flexible MOQ, written quotes within 24 hours via the inquiry form.
