What is the Aluminum Coil?
A continuous coil material formed by hot/cold rolling aluminum ingots or billets into thin strips and coiling them. Features inner diameter (ID) and outer diameter (OD) for easy storage/transport.
Aluminum Strip: Narrow-width product slit from aluminum coils, typically ≤600mm wide, in coil or sheet form.
By Thickness
- Foil: 0.006–0.20 mm
- Thin coil: 0.20–0.50 mm
- Medium coil: 0.50–3.00 mm
- Thick coil: 3.00–6.00 mm
- Extra-thick coil: >6.00 mm (rare, requires special core)
By Width
- Narrow coil (Strip): 10–600 mm
- Standard coil: 600–1600 mm
- Ultra-wide coil: 1600–2650 mm
Worthwill Aluminum Coil Alloys
1000 Series (Pure Aluminum)

1050 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Al≥99.5%, (Fe+Si)≤0.65%
- Mechanical: Rm 95-130 MPa, Rp0.2 ≥75 MPa, A≥8%
- Specs: 0.30×1000×405; 0.50×1250×505; 1.0×1500×610
- Applications: Cable sheathing, PS plate base, busbars

1060 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Al≥99.6%
- Mechanical: Rm 60-95 MPa, A≥25%
- Specs: 0.20-8.0×20-1650×152/305/508
- Applications: Transformer strips, busbars, heat sinks

1100 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Al≥99.0%
- Mechanical: Rm 125-165 MPa, A≥5%
- Specs: Thickness 0.25-6.0mm, Width 1000-2650mm, ID 508mm
- Applications: Curtain walls, chemical tanks, cookware
2000 Series (Al-Cu High Strength)

2024 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Cu 4.4%, Mg 1.5%, Mn 0.6%
- Mechanical: Rm 470-500 MPa, Rp0.2 330 MPa, A≥18%
- Specs: Thickness 0.50-6.0mm, Width 1000-1500mm, ID 610mm
- Applications: Aircraft skin, wing ribs, missile casings

2014 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Cu 4.4%, Si 0.8%, Mn 0.8%
- Mechanical: Rm 480 MPa, A≥10%
- Specs: 1.5-12×1000-2000×600
- Applications: High-load structures, truck hubs
3000 Series (Al-Mn Corrosion Resistant)

3003 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Mn 1.2%, Cu 0.12%
- Mechanical: Rm 145-185 MPa, Rp0.2 115 MPa, A≥8%
- Specs: Thickness 0.25-3.0mm, Width 500-2000mm, ID 300/508mm
- Applications: Roofing, wall panels, heat exchanger fins

3004 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Mn 1.2%, Mg 1.0%
- Mechanical: Rm 220-260 MPa, A≥6%, earing rate <2%
- Specs: Thickness 0.28-0.35mm, Width 1000-2200mm, ID 508mm
- Applications: Beverage can bodies

3105 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Mn 0.5%, Mg 0.4%
- Mechanical: Rm 150-200 MPa
- Specs: Thickness 0.40-1.5mm, Width 1000-1500mm, ID 505mm
- Applications: Color-coated coils, blinds, downspouts
4000 Series (Al-Si Brazing)

4045 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Si 10%, melting point 577°C
- Specs: Thickness 0.08-0.15mm, Width 1000-1500mm, ID 305mm
- Applications: Heat exchangers, evaporator cladding

4343 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Si 7.5%
- Specs: Thickness 0.08-0.12mm, Width 1000-1500mm, ID 405mm
- Applications: Auto condenser fins
5000 Series (Al-Mg Corrosion Resistant)

5005 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Mg 0.8%
- Mechanical: Rm 150-200 MPa
- Specs: Thickness 0.5-3.0mm, Width 1000-1500mm, ID 505mm
- Applications: Curtain walls, signage, appliance panels

5052 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Mg 2.5%, Cr 0.25%
- Mechanical: Rm 230-280 MPa, A≥12%
- Specs: Thickness 0.3-50mm, Width 1000-2650mm, ID 500-800mm
- Applications: Ship decks, auto fuel tanks, LNG barriers

5083 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Mg 4.7%, Mn 0.7%
- Mechanical: Rm 305 MPa, Rp0.2 215 MPa, -196°C impact ≥27J
- Specs: Thickness 2-40mm, Width 1500-2650mm, ID 600-800mm (ABS/DNV certified)
- Applications: Ship hulls, offshore platforms

5182 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Mg 4.5%, Mn 0.35%
- Mechanical: Rm 380-420 MPa, A≥5%
- Specs: 0.25-0.35×1000-2200×508
- Applications: Can ends, pull tabs

5754 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Mg 3.0%
- Mechanical: Rm 190-240 MPa
- Specs: 1.0-2.0×1500-2200×610
- Applications: Auto doors, trunk lids
6000 Series (Al-Mg-Si Heat Treatable)

6061 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Mg 1.0%, Si 0.6%, Cu 0.3%
- Mechanical: Rm 290-310 MPa, Rp0.2 240 MPa
- Specs: 0.4-150×1000-2650×500-800
- Applications: HSR floors, ships, molds

6063 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Mg 0.7%, Si 0.4%
- Mechanical: Rm 185 MPa
- Specs: 0.5-3×1000-1500×505
- Applications: Windows, radiators

6082 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Mg 0.9%, Si 1.0%, Mn 0.6%
- Mechanical: Rm 310 MPa
- Specs: 1-80×1000-2650×610
- Applications: Truck beds, bridge welds
7000 Series (Ultra-High Strength)

7075 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Zn 5.7%, Mg 2.5%, Cu 1.6%
- Mechanical: Rm 570 MPa, Rp0.2 500 MPa
- Specs: Thickness 0.5-100mm, Width 1000-2000mm, ID 600-800mm
- Applications: Aircraft wings, race car frames, climbing gear
8000 Series (Packaging Foil)

8011-O/H18 Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Fe 0.7%, Si 0.6%
- Mechanical: Rm 100-160 MPa
- Specs: Thickness 0.006-0.20mm, Width 200-1850mm, ID 152-400mm
- Applications: Household foil, pharmaceutical foil, bottle caps

8079-O Aluminum Coil
- Composition: Fe+Si 1.3%, Cu 0.05%
- Specs: Thickness 0.006-0.05mm, Width 500-1850mm, ID 152-400mm
- Applications: Soft-pack batteries, cigarette packaging
Surface Treatments for Aluminum Coil
Mill Finish Aluminum Coil
- Color/Texture: Metallic
- Salt Spray: 48 hours
- Example: 2.0×1250×505 5052-H32
- Applications: Stampings, storage tanks
Anodized Aluminum Coil
- Thickness: 5-25μm
- Color: Silver/champagne/black
- Salt Spray: 1000 hours
- Warranty: 10-15 years
- Example: 2.0×1500×610 5005-H34
- Applications: Curtain walls, appliance panels
PE Polyester Coated Aluminum Coil
- Coating Thickness: 15-25μm
- Colors: 1000+ RAL options
- Salt Spray: 500 hours
- Warranty: 5-8 years
- Example: 0.7×1200×505 3005-H24
- Applications: Ceiling panels, decorative boards
PVDF Coated Aluminum Coil
- Coating Thickness: 25-35μm
- Colors: Metallic/wood grain/stone
- Salt Spray: 3000 hours
- Warranty: 15-25 years
- Example: 0.8×1500×610 3004-H34
- Applications: Building facades, airport roofs
Mirror Finish Aluminum Coil
- Thickness: 0.1-1mm (substrate)
- Reflectivity: 86-95%
- Salt Spray: 100 hours
- Warranty: 3 years
- Example: 0.3×1250×405 1070-H18
- Applications: Lamp reflectors, decor
Embossed Aluminum Coil
- Depth: 0.1mm-level
- Patterns: Orange peel/diamond/5-bar
- Salt Spray: 200 hours
- Example: 1.5×1200×505 3003-H14
- Applications: Refrigerator liners, anti-slip flooring
Manufacturing Process Chain
- Melting: 720-750°C, hydrogen content <0.12 ml/100g.
- Continuous Casting: 7-10mm thick strip, grain size ASTM 8-10.
- Hot Rolling: 450-520°C, thickness 2-6mm, convexity ≤1%.
- Cold Rolling: 4/6-high tandem mill, 80-90% reduction, oil film 0.5-1.5μm.
- Annealing: 320-380°C in hydrogen, elongation recovery ≥25%.
- Finishing: Tension leveling 0.5-2%; surface Ra 0.2-0.8μm.
- Slitting: Blade runout ≤0.01mm, burrs ≤0.03mm.
- Coating: 3-coat/3-cure, VOC<20 mg/m³.
Global Size & Tolerance Standards
Thickness & Tolerances
Standard |
Thickness (mm) |
Tolerance |
ASTM |
0.014–20 |
±0.02mm (cold rolled) |
EN 485 |
0.2–6.0 |
±0.05mm (hot rolled) |
±0.03mm (cold rolled) |
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GB/T |
0.2–10 |
±0.03mm (precision) |
JIS H4000 |
0.1–8.0 |
±0.04mm |
Width & Tolerances
Standard |
Width (mm) |
Tolerance |
ASTM |
36–1524 |
±1.0mm |
EN 485 |
100–2650 |
±2.0mm |
GB/T |
20–2650 |
±1.5mm (narrow) |
±2.5mm (wide) |
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JIS |
50–2000 |
±1.0mm |
ID & Coil Weight
Standard |
ID (mm) |
Limits |
Universal |
76/152/305/508 |
OD ≤1800mm |
Weight ≤10 tons |
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Custom |
405/505 |
Length: 125–1000m |
Industry norms: Color-coated coils for construction must comply withAAMA 2605(US) orQUALICOAT(EU) weathering tests.
Packaging & Logistics
Packaging Process
- Anti-rust oil 0.5-1.2 g/m²
- 0.08mm PE film
- 120g kraft paper
- Edge protectors
- Steel strapping
- Fumigated wood/steel pallets (max 3t/pallet)
Transportation
- Containers: 20/40 ft, stackable ≤2 layers
- Conditions: Humidity <60%, temp -10~40°C
- Desiccant: 1kg/pallet, rust-free for 30 days at sea
- Storage: Ventilated indoor space, dry floor, ≥1m from walls, stacking ≤3 layers
Applications
Transportation
Aluminum coils for auto body panels, wheels, radiators, aircraft wings/fuselages, and ship structures. Lightweighting reduces vehicle weight and improves fuel efficiency.
- Auto doors, hoods, chassis
- Aircraft components (7075)
- hip hulls/decks (5052, 5086)
Architecture & Decoration
For roofing, curtain walls, windows, and ceilings. Surface coatings (PVDF/PE) enhance aesthetics and durability.
- Roofing/drainage (3003)
- Facade panels (5052)
- Ceiling tiles (embossed)
Electronics & Electrical
Used in heat sinks, transformer windings, enclosures, and EMI shielding (1000/8000 series).
- Heat exchangers
- Transformer strips (1050)
- Device housings
Packaging & Consumer Goods
For food cans, pharmaceutical packs, and household items (3000/5000 series).
- Beverage cans (3104/5182)
- Food containers (8011)
- Cookware
Industrial & Specialty
Includes pipe insulation jacketing, signage, and medical equipment.
- Insulation cladding
- Advertising boards
- Surgical tools