When procuring aluminum sheets for construction, industrial, or packaging projects, many buyers fall into avoidable misunderstandings that lead to cost waste, project delays, or performance mismatches. Understanding these three core misconceptions is crucial to improving procurement efficiency and ensuring product applicability. Jinan Zhongfu Aluminum, with over 13 years of industry experience, summarizes the key pitfalls to help global buyers make informed decisions.
Ⅰ. Blind Pursuit of High-Grade Materials
Many buyers mistakenly believe that higher aluminum content or more alloying elements mean better performance. For example, 1xxx series pure aluminum sheets (≥99.00% aluminum content) excel in corrosion resistance and ductility, making them ideal for packaging and electronic components, while 3xxx series aluminum-manganese alloys offer better strength and wear resistance for industrial equipment and building structures. Choosing 6xxx series high-end alloys for simple decorative projects will only increase procurement costs unnecessarily.
Ⅱ. Ignoring Specification Matching
Aluminum sheet thickness, width, and temper are not arbitrary; they must align with processing requirements and application scenarios. For instance, thin-gauge aluminum sheets (0.1mm-1.0mm) are suitable for flexible processing like stamping, while thick-gauge sheets (above 10mm) are only needed for high-load-bearing industrial equipment. Selecting an overly thick sheet will increase weight and cost, while an overly thin one may fail to meet structural strength requirements.
Ⅲ. Neglecting Surface Treatment Suitability
Different surface treatments (oiling, film coating, color coating) serve distinct purposes: oiled aluminum sheets prevent oxidation during storage and processing, film-coated sheets protect surfaces from scratches during transportation, and color-coated aluminum sheets enhance aesthetics and corrosion resistance for building facades. Choosing the wrong treatment—such as using oiled sheets for outdoor decoration—will reduce product service life and increase maintenance costs.
Ⅳ. Key Tip for Avoiding Misconceptions
Always confirm material grade, specification, and surface treatment with your aluminum manufacturer based on project needs. Jinan Zhongfu Aluminum provides one-stop procurement guidance to help buyers avoid these misconceptions and select the most cost-effective aluminum sheets.
Ⅴ. Main Products
Jinan Zhongfu Aluminum Co., Ltd. has more than 13 years of experience in the aluminum industry. Our main products cover 1xxx/3xxx series aluminum sheets/coils, aluminum roofing, aluminum foils, embossed aluminum sheets/coils, 1xxx/3xxx series aluminum discs, color-coated aluminum sheets/coils, aluminum strips and customized aluminum products. These products are widely used in construction, automotive, packaging, marine, aerospace, industrial equipment and other fields. We adhere to the concept of "quality first, customer-oriented" and provide global customers with one-stop aluminum product solutions.
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