Aluminum plate for container

Introduction to aluminum plate for containers

A container is a large, standardized container designed to efficiently load, transport, and unload cargo. Their emergence has greatly promoted the development of international trade and logistics industries, reducing costs and improving efficiency by realizing standardization and modularization of cargo transportation.

40ft shipping container

Common alloys of aluminum plate for containers

Common alloys of aluminum plate for containers include 6082 aluminum plate, 6061 aluminum plate, and 5083 aluminum plate. They are widely used in containers and have good processing performance, excellent welding characteristics and electroplating properties, good corrosion resistance, high toughness, and no deformation after processing. The material is dense, defect-free, easy to polish, easy to apply color film, and has good oxidation effect.

Technical parameters of aluminum plate for containers

Executable standards: China standard, American standard, European standard, Russian standard, Japanese standard, etc.

6061 aluminum plate for containers

• Thickness: 0.3-500mm
• Width: 100-2800mm
• Length: 500-16000mm
• Tempers: F, O, T4, T6, T651, H112
• Applications: mobile phone card slots, mobile phone cases, molds, automobiles, precision machining, etc.
• Performance characteristics: excellent anti-rust performance, good processing performance, no deformation during cutting, easy coating, good oxidation effect, etc.

6061 aluminum plate for containers

6082 aluminum plate for containers

• Thickness: 0.3-600
• Width: 100-2650
• Length: 500-16000
• Tempers: F,O, T4, T6, T651, H112
• Applications: mobile phones, camera lenses, industrial molds, etc.
• Performance characteristics: medium strength, good operability, good anode reaction performance, strong corrosion resistance, weldable, and formable.

What is the thickness of aluminum plate for containers?

Huawei Aluminum provides aluminum plates with a thickness range of 0.3-600. The thickness of aluminum plates for containers needs to be determined according to specific circumstances, usually between 2.5mm and 10mm, depending on the required strength and use environment.

3mm thickness aluminum plate for container

Selection factors of aluminum plate thickness for containers

Several factors need to be considered when choosing the thickness of an aluminum alloy container, such as the container’s usage environment, required strength and corrosion resistance, weight requirements, cost budget, etc. For example, if it needs to be used to transport heavy objects or be used in harsh marine environments, it is necessary to choose a thicker aluminum alloy container to ensure its strength and corrosion resistance. But if it is only used for light transportation or in a relatively mild environment, you can choose an aluminum alloy container with a smaller thickness to reduce weight and cost.

Why use aluminum plates to produce containers

Container transportation is very common in maritime transportation, which requires that the materials used to manufacture containers must have certain corrosion resistance while ensuring high strength.

There are several main reasons why containers are produced by aluminum plates:

• Lightweight: Aluminum is lighter than many other metals, which makes the overall weight of the container less, thus saving on shipping costs.
• Corrosion Resistance: Aluminum has good corrosion resistance and can resist weathering in various climate conditions.
• High Strength: Although aluminum is lighter than many metals, it is extremely strong. This allows aluminum containers to withstand heavy loads.
• Recyclability: Aluminum is recyclable, which makes aluminum containers more environmentally friendly.