Aluminum sheets

Aluminum sheets

Aluminum is a non-ferrous metal that expands its application with each passing year. Different types of aluminum square, rectangular and round profiles are produced from it, T, P, L-shaped profiles can be found, as well as sheet metal, skirting boards, rails and a number of other aluminum products, also produced at the customer's request.

In Smart Metal Group you will find aluminum sheets of various types:

• Aluminum Sheet Stucco
• Smooth aluminum sheet
• Corrugated aluminum sheet
• Perforated aluminum sheet

Today, aluminum is relatively easy to obtain and is increasingly used in a number of industries, as well as making its way into our daily lives for the implementation of various types of products, projects and constructions. The non-ferrous metal Aluminum has quite enviable qualities that distinguish it and put it ahead of ferrous metals, steel and even other non-ferrous metals such as copper, nickel and brass.

Aluminum is characterized as:

Light metal - lightness makes it a suitable metal for projects that must be limited to only a certain weight and kilograms. This is especially important for structures that require moving, moving and transporting over certain periods of time. Or those that cannot be moved with the help of machines. This property makes it a suitable metal for the construction of structures where it is necessary to respond to the load capacity of the terrain.

Resistance to corrosion processes - one of the main advantages of aluminum is its corrosion resistance. Ferrous metals are extremely susceptible to moisture, water and other external atmospheric influences and their integrity and appearance are impaired over time. Aluminum retains its luster, does not succumb to the processes of corrosion and the appearance of rust, as it forms a dense oxidized layer by itself.

Soft material - aluminum is characterized as a soft material, which makes it easier to work with. Especially with aluminum sheets, this is extremely important because it increases the possibilities of their application. They are easily bent into the desired shape, adhere well to any surfaces, can be cut, punched, etc.

Smooth metal - aluminum sheets and all other aluminum products are smooth, without jagged edges, without chips, etc., which makes them safe and comfortable to work with, as well as suitable for various types of projects.

Aluminum is not a toxic metal, nor is it magnetic. It is a good conductor of heat and electricity.

Types of aluminum sheets

Aluminum sheets are thin and flat sheets of sheet metal that come in different varieties. Most often on the market you will meet sheets of types 1100-H14, 3003-H14, 5052-H32 and 6061-T6, and this number distinguishes the sheets in composition, strength and durability.

Types of sheet metal also differ in:

• In appearance: they can be completely smooth, fluted, perforated with a different print or Stucco type.
• By color : the main color of aluminum is silver and is usually also characteristic of sheet metal, however, they can be powder coated with colors from the RAL catalog.
• By effect : mirror effect, scratched sheet metal, anodized or anodized sheet metal.
• By form of supply : aluminum sheets are available in sheets or rolls.
• By size : sheet metal sheets are mainly available in sizes 1000 x 2000 mm, but can also be found in sizes 1250 x 2500 mm, 1500 x 3000 mm, 2000 x 4000 mm. Roll sheets can also be of different sizes from 1000 mm to 2000 mm.
• Thicker : the thickness of aluminum sheets also varies between 0.3 mm to 4 mm.

Use of aluminum sheets

Like all other aluminum products, the aluminum sheet is widely used in various fields of industry and construction. It is used in the construction of cars, ships, airplanes and various types of machinery and production equipment. It is also used in the food industry, as well as in construction.

Application of the smooth sheets

The smooth aluminum sheet is mainly used in the production of various types of advertising materials, and it can be used to make signs, large letters, numbers or other interesting and design shapes. Its resistance, lightness and strength often make it a preferred material.

At the same time, this sheet metal allows:

• easy cutting using a laser, cutter or guillotine;
• it can be bent into a desired shape, most often using an abcant or other machine;
• can be punched, stretched or perforated.

From the smooth sheet metal, wonderful innovative and non-standard advertising solutions can be obtained.

Application of corrugated sheets

Corrugated sheets are more widely used than smooth sheets due to their appearance and qualities. They are also better known by the name "embossed sheet" and are a great solution for an anti-slip coating or for creating decor.

Embossed sheet metal is used in everyday life:

• in the construction or dressing of external and internal staircases and landings;
• serves as a protective and protective means for walls, floors, ceilings and others when subjected to various influences, for example in elevators, refrigerated trucks, trailers and others;
• can be used to create doors, solid walls, hatches, sliding doors and others;
• it is also used for the creation of decorative solutions and elements.

For this reason, corrugated sheet metal is often used in housing cooperatives, hospitals, factories, docks, distribution centers, warehouses and others. Most often we will meet it as a means of building ramps for the disabled or stairs in front of various types of objects.

Application of the perforated sheets

Perforated sheets are aluminum sheets with different types and sizes of perforations, and they can be geometric shapes, round holes or different in image and design. These sheets also find their wide application. They can be used in several main directions:

• for sifting, filtering, separating, washing or drying different types of materials and others, most often in construction plants, distilleries, refineries, in the food, chemical and mining industries;
• for decorative works in architecture and construction for different types of facades, railings, linings, walls, enclosures and others.

Application of sheet metal Stucco

Stucco sheets are more specific compared to other aluminum sheets. They have a very specific coating and texture, which is like covered with depressions and projections, without sharp edges. It sometimes resembles an orange peel.

This sheet metal is aesthetically beautiful, while at the same time possessing a number of qualities. In addition to all the advantages of aluminum, it also does not reflect light. In addition, it is more resistant to various influences and more durable, compared to smooth aluminum sheets.

• Stucco sheet metal is mainly used in interior and exterior design.
• It is often used to coat kitchens, bathrooms, refrigerators, cold rooms and trucks, air conditioning and other installations.