Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. CATALOGUE OF PRODUCTS

Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. CATALOGUE OF PRODUCTS
ISO 9002

CURRENT TERMINOLOGY
Pure Aluminium Ingots 4
Pure ingots are cast from primary aluminium that has been reduced from alumina through electrolysis.
Unalloyed ingots are offered in various grades of aluminium purity upon request.
Aluminium Foundry Alloy Ingots of 50 lb (22.7 kg) or 15.4 lb (7.0 kg) 6/7/8
Aluminium alloy, casting or foundry ingots are produced in several compositions to meet industry standards and provide
the variety of features required in aluminium casting. Aluminium alloy ingots are a metalwork combination of aluminium
and various alloying constituents.
Aluminium Foundry Alloy T-Bars and Continuous Casting Ingots 9/10
These primary aluminium alloy ingots are produced in different compositions to meet current standards and provide the
variety of features required in aluminium casting. Primary aluminium alloy ingots are a metalwork combination of aluminium
and various alloying constituents.
Zincalum Sows 12
Zincalum sow alloys (approximately 55% Aluminium and 45% Zinc) are solidified in moulds of appropriate form. They
are used for coating steel sheet by galvanisation in the construction industry.
Aluminium Rolling Ingots (Slabs) 13
They are primary aluminium alloy ingots of a rectangular shape and size that are used in rolling mills. Rolling ingots have
a fast-chilled structure; they are cast to specific standards, and are normally reheated before rolling to produce sheets and
plates of different thickness.
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Aluminium Extrusion Billets 15
They are primary aluminium alloy ingots of cylindrical shape and size suitable for use in extrusion presses. Extrusion
billets are of a fast-chilled, homogenous form – from the metallurgical point of view – manufactured to meet specific
standards. They are not remelted by users but are normally heated to extrusion temperatures before undergoing severe
mechanical work in a press to produce an extruded shape.
Aluminium Rod 19
Metal wire produced by straining and continuous lamination in a Properzi´s machine, in diameters between 0.37 and 0.75 in.
(9.5 and 19.0 mm), that are used mostly in the power transmission and cable industry. Both pure aluminium rod and
alloyed rod are produced; the latter only of 0.37 in. (9.5 mm) in diameter.
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PURE ALUMINIUM INGOTS
General Information
Pure aluminium ingots are dross free, which minimises metal loss in later remelting. Cooling of moulds is carefully
set-up in order to avoid any possibility of internal void formation. Automatic metal flow control assures uniform
dimension and weight of every bundle.
Stacking, strapping and weighing are automatically performed.
Aluar Designation and Chemical Composition (**)
All values are expressed in %
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PRODUCT
DESIGNATION
99.90 (*)
PURE INGOTS (1)
99.80-D
PURE INGOTS (2)
99.80-J
PURE INGOTS (2)
99.70 F08
PURE INGOTS (2)
99.70-A
PURE INGOTS (2)
99.80 AE
PURE INGOTS (3)
99.50 AE II
PURE INGOTS (3)
99.80
PURE INGOTS (2)
99.70
PURE INGOTS (2)
99.50
PURE INGOTS (2)
99.00
PURE INGOTS (4)
(1) Others: 0.01% max (each), Others: 0.03% max. (total)
(2) Others: 0.030% max. (each), Others: 0.10% max. (total)
(3) Ti+V+Mn+Cr 0.015% max., Ti+V 0.005% max.
Others: 0.020% max. (each), Others: 0.050% max. (total)
(4) Others: 0.05% max. (each), Others: 0.15% max. (total)
(*) Subject to special order due to limited production.
(**)Other compositions may be available upon request.
Table of Equivalence
Aluminio
Mínimo
99,90
99,80
99,80
99,70
99,70
99,80
99,50
99,80
99,70
99,50
99,00
Fe
Min.
Max.
0.07
0.09
0.12
0.08
0.20
0.08
0.25
0.15
0.25
0.40
0.80
Si
Min.
Max.
0.05
0.10
0.10
0.20
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.30
0.50
Cu
Min.
Max.
0.010
0.030
0.030
0.020
0.030
0.010
0.010
0.020
0.020
0.030
0.050
Zn
Min.
Max.
-----
0.030
0.030
0.060
0.030
0.050
0.050
0.060
0.060
0.070
0.080
Ti
Min.
Max.
0.010
0.010
0.010
-----
0.010
-----
-----
-----
-----
V
Min.
Max.
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
Ga
Min.
Max.
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
0.020
0.020
-----
ALUAR
DESIGNATION ISO AA/ASTM AFNOR DIN
99.90 Al-99.9 1090 ---- Al 99.9
(3.0305)
99.80-D Al-99.8 1080 A8 Al 99.8
(3.0285)
99.80-J Al-99.8 1080 A8 Al 99.8
(3.0285)
99.80 Al-99.8 1080 A8 Al 99.8
(3.0285)
99.70-A Al-99.7 1070 A7 Al 99.7
(3.0275)
99.70 Al-99.7 1070 A7 Al 99.7
(3.0275)
99.80-AE ------ ------- ------ -----------
99.50-AE II E-Al 99.5 1350 A5/L E-Al
(3.0257)
99.70-F08 Al-99.7 1070 A7 - - - - - -
99.50 Al-99.5 1050 A5 Al 99.5
(3.0255)
99.00 ------ ------- ------ -----------
-----
-----
-----
Mg
Min.
Max.
-----
0.015
0.015
-----
0.015
0.015
0.015
-----
-----
-----
-----
Mn
Min.
Max.
0.010
0.030
0.030
-----
0.030
0.006
0.006
-----
-----
-----
-----
Cr
Min.
Max.
-----
0.030
0.030
-----
0.030
0.004
0.004
-----
-----
-----
-----
B
Min.
Max.
-----
0.010
0.010
-----
0.010
0.020
0.020
-----
-----
-----
-----

Approximate Weight and Size
INGOTS
Weight: 50 lb (22.7 kg)
Packing
BUNDLES
Weight: 2,200 lb (1,000 kg)
Quantity
of ingots: 44
Bundles are strapped with three painted
steel straps, 0.98 in. (25 mm) wide
and 0.03 in. (0.8 mm) thick.
Identification
Ingot
Each ingot bears the heat number stamped
on the base and Aluar’s logo in low relief.
Bundles
Bundles are identified with labels as shown
on the right.
Batches are identified with different colours
of paint, according to their destination.
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ALUMINIUM FOUNDRY ALLOY INGOTS
General Information
Aluminium alloy ingots are dross free, which minimises metal loss in later remelting. Cooling of moulds is carefully
set-up in order to avoid any possibility of internal void formation.
Cleanliness of foundry alloys, made from primary aluminium, is guaranteed by using a highly efficient on-line metal
refinement process consisting of inert gas injection and a ceramic foam filtration (CFF).
Stacking, strapping and weighing are automatically performed.
Aluar Designation and Chemical Composition (*)
All values are expressed in %
(*) Other compositions may be available upon request.
Table of Equivalence
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PRODUCT
DESIGNATION
AlSi7Mg
AlSi7Mg
AlSi7MgSr
AlSi7MgSr
AlSi11Mg
AlSi11MgSr
Fe
Min.
Max.
0.10
0.12
0.10
0.12
0.12
0.12
Si
Min.
Max.
6.5
7.5
6.5
7.5
6.5
7.5
6.5
7.5
10.5
11.5
10.5
11.5
Cu
Min.
Max.
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
Zn
Min.
Max.
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
Ti
Min.
Max.
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
ALUAR
DESIGNATION AA/ASTM CEN
AlSi7Mg A356.2 EN AC-42000
EN AC-AlSi7Mg
AlSi7MgSr A356.2 EN AC-42000
EN AC-AlSi7Mg
AlSi11Mg ---------- EN AC-44000
EN AC-AlSi11
AlSi11MgSr ---------- EN AC-44000
EN AC-AlSi11
Mg
Min.
Max.
0.20
0.50
0.20
0.50
0.20
0.50
0.20
0.50
0.10
0.20
0.10
0.20
Mn
Min.
Max.
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
Sr
Min.
Max.
----
----
0.010
0.045
0.010
0.045
----
0.030
0.050
P
Min.
Max.
0.0015
0.0015
0.0015
0.0015
0.0020
0.0020
Ca
Min.
Max.
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.002
Others
Each
Max.
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
Others
Total
Max.
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15

Aluminium Foundry Alloy Ingots - 50 lb (22.7 kg)
Approximate Weight and Size
INGOTS
Weight: 50 lb (22.7 kg)
Packing
BUNDLES: Option 1
Weight: 2,200 lb (1,000 kg)
Quantity
of ingots: 44
Bundles are strapped with three painted
steel straps, 0.98 in. (25 mm) wide
and 0.03 in. (0.8 mm) thick.
BUNDLES: Option 2
Weight: 1,200 lb (545 kg)
Quantity
of ingots: 24
Option 1 and Option 2 bundles are strapped
with three painted steel straps, 0.98 in. (25 mm)
wide and 0.03 in. (0.8 mm) thick.
Identification
Ingots:
Each ingot bears the heat number stamped on the base
and Aluar’s logo in low relief.
Bundles:
Bundles are identified with labels as shown on the right.
Batches are identified with different colours of paint, according
to their destination.
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Aluminium Foundry Alloy Ingots - 15.4 lb (7 kg)
Approximate Weight and Size
INGOTS
Weight: 15.4 lb (7 kg)
Packing
BUNDLES: Option 1
Weight: 1,219 lb (553 kg)
Quantity of
ingots: 79
BUNDLES: Option 2
Weight: 1,003 lb (455 kg)
Quantity of
ingots: 65
Option 1 and Option 2 bundles are strapped
with three parallel painted steel straps,
0.98 in. (25 mm) wide and 0.03 in. (0.8 mm) thick.
Identification
Ingots:
Each ingot bears the heat number stamped on the base and
Aluar’s logo in low relief.
Bundles:
Bundles are identified with labels as shown on the right.
Batches are identified with different colours of paint,
according to their destination.
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ALUMINIUM FOUNDRY ALLOY T-BARS
General Information
Among the main features in the T-bar production process, the following can be mentioned:
Casting technology
Ingots are produced from primary aluminium. Solidification occurs in a Horizontal Continuous Casting Machine
(Hertwich technology). Casting conditions are controlled in a continuous and automatic way.
Cutting, stacking, strapping and weighing are carried out automatically.
On-line liquid metal treatment
The on-line refining system based on the injection of tiny bubbles of Argon in molten metal and filtration through a
ceramic foam filter (CFF) guarantees high efficiency in hydrogen degassing and inclusion removal from hot aluminium.
Aluar Designation, Chemical Composition, and Table of Equivalence
The same chemical composition as for Aluminium Foundry Alloy Ingots can be obtained, see page 6.
Approximate Weight and Size, and Packing
Weight: min. 1,050 lb (475 kg);
approximate length: 31.5 in. (800 mm)
max. 1,575 lb (715 kg);
approximate length: 47.2 in. (1,200 mm)
Identification
Ingots
Each ingot is identified with the heat number
and Aluar´s name stamped on its cutting face.
Net weight, Aluar´s name and logo, heat number
and ingot number are ink-marked on the side
of each ingot.
Each T-bar bears a label as that shown on the right.
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ALUMINIUM FOUNDRY ALLOY CONTINUOUS CASTING
INGOTS
General Information
Among the main features in the C.C. Ingots production process, the following can be mentioned:
Casting Technology
Ingots are produced from primary aluminium. Solidification occurs in a Horizontal Continuous Casting Machine
(Hertwich technology). Casting conditions are controlled in a continuous and automatic way.
Cutting, stacking, strapping and weighing are carried out automatically.
On-line Liquid Metal Treatment
The on-line refining system based on the injection of tiny bubbles of Argon in molten metal and filtration through a
ceramic foam filter (CFF) guarantees high efficiency in hydrogen degassing and inclusion removal from hot aluminium.
Aluar Designation, Chemical Composition, and Table of Equivalence
The same chemical composition as for Aluminium Foundry Alloy Ingots can be obtained, see page 6.
Approximate Weight and Size
INGOTS
Weight 1: 15 lb (6.8 kg)
Weight 2: 17 lb (7.8 kg)
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Bundles: There are two possible configurations for each ingot final length.
Ingots = 25.5 in. (648 mm) long
Bundle weight
(lb) 1,658 2,013
(kg) 752 913
Bundle total height
(inches) 30.8 36.7
(mm) 783 933
Layers per ingot 9 x 12 11 x 12
Foot ingots 4 4
Total number of Ingots
(Including 4 foot ingots) 112 136
Ingots = 29.8 in. (756 mm)
Bundle weight
(lb) 1,761 2,246
(kg) 799 1,019
Bundle total height
(inches) 24.9 30.8
(mm) 633 783
Layers per ingot 7 x 14 9 x 14
Foot ingots 4 4
Total number of ingots
(Including 4 foot ingots) 102 130
There are two options for strapping the four existing bundle configurations:
TYPE 1: Bundles are strapped with three parallel and two crossed painted steel straps, 0.98 in. (25 mm) wide and
0.03 in. (0.8 mm) thick.
TYPE 2: Bundles are strapped with three parallel painted steel straps, 0.98 in. (25 mm) wide and 0.03 in (0.8 mm) thick,
and a lateral wrapping of polyethylene foil.
Identification
Ingots
Heat number is ink-marked on the cutting face of each ingot.
Bundles
Heat number, alloy designation and Aluar’s name and logo
are ink-marked on each layer.
Bundles are identified with labels as shown on the right.
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ZINCALUM SOWS
General Information
Sows are produced from primary aluminium. Solidification takes place in open moulds.
Each sow is skimmed manually before solidification takes place.
Aluar Designation and Chemical Composition (*)
All values are expressed in %
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PRODUCT
DESIGNATION
AZ-57
AZ-55
(*) Other compositions may be available upon request.
Approximate Weight and Size
Weight : 2,314 ± 220 lb (1,050 ± 100 kg)
Identification
Fe
Min.
Max.
0.15
0.10
Si
Min.
Max.
1.40
1.60
1.25
1.60
Each sow has the heat number stamped
on its two smallest faces.
An identification label is stuck
on each sow as that shown on the right.
Cu
Min.
Max.
0.03
0.030
Zn
Min.
Max.
40.0
43.0
41.0
45.0
Ti
Min.
Max.
----
0.003
Mg
Min.
Max.
----
0.002
Pb
Min.
Max.
0.01
0.010
Sn
Min.
Max.
0.01
----
Ca
Min.
Max.
----
0.002
Li
Min.
Max.
----
0.002
Al
Min.
Max.
55.0
58.5
53.00
57.00
Others
Each
Max.
0.030
0.030
Others
total
Max.
0.10
0.10

ALUMINIUM ROLLING INGOTS (SLABS)
General Information
Slabs for rolling (series 1000) are produced in different dimensions according to customers' request, by conventional DC
casting. The liquid metal undergoes a degassing process in a furnace with cryogenic nitrogen. Ceramic foam filtration
(30 ppi) is implemented for removing non-metallic inclusions.
Metal cleanliness is ensured by the use of grain refiners of low boron content. The grain size is controlled by means of the
addition of rod Al 5% Ti 0.2% B.
The produced slabs may be used in foil production.
Aluar Designation and Chemical Composition
All values are expressed in %
PRODUCT
DESIGNATION
AA 1230/A
SLABS (3)
AA 8079/A
SLABS (4)
AA 1050/A
SLABS (1)
AA 1145/A
SLABS (2)
(1) Fe + Si max. 0.45%
Others: max. 0.03% (each), Others: max. 0.10% (total)
(2) Fe + Si max. 0.55%, Fe/Si min. 2.50
Others: max. 0.030% (each), Others: max. 0.10% (total)
(3) Fe + Si max. 0.70%, Fe/Si min. 2.50 max. 3.50
Others: max. 0.03% (each), Others: max. 0.10% (total)
(4) Others: max. 0.03% (each), Others: max. 0.10% (total)
Table of Equivalence
Dimension Tolerance
Aluminium
Min
99.30
Rest
99.50
99.45
Fe
Min.
Max.
0.40
0.50
0.75
1.00
0.20
0.40
0.30
0.46
ALUAR
DESIGNATION AA/ASTM
AA1145/A AA1145
AA1050/A AA1050
AA1230/A AA1230
AA8079/A AA8079
Si
Min.
Max.
0.13
0.20
0.08
0.15
0.20
0.07
0.12
Cu
Min.
Max.
0.030
Length:
± 2.0% of nominal value
Width:
± 0.5% of nominal value
Thickness:
± 1.0% of nominal value*
* Except for 12 x 32 in. (320 x 820 mm) length, where tolerance is ± 1.6%.
0.03
0.050
0.040
Zn
Min.
Max.
0.030
0.03
----
0.030
Ti
Min.
Max.
0.030
0.020
0.030
0.030
Mg
Min.
Max.
0.005
0.005
0.010
0.005
Mn
Min.
Max.
0.030
0.03
0.030
0.030
Cr
Min.
Max.
0.020
0.02
0.030
----
B
Min.
Max.
----
----
0.008
----
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Bow:
± 0.5% of total length
Plainness:
Transverse: Determined between both rolling faces, at 90º from the longitudinal axis, between the points of maximum
and minimum thickness. Acceptance limit:
Maximum thickness - Minimum thickness ≤ 0.4 in. (10 mm).
Longitudinal: Refers to the bow tolerance of the rolling face in the direction parallel to the main axis. Acceptance limit:
Bow tolerance ≤ 0.3 % of total length.
Cutting angle:
The angle formed by the cut face of the slab and the axis of the slab is 90° ± 0.5°.
Packing
Slabs are stacked on wooden runners. These figures show three different configurations for different types of stacks.
FARDO #1 FARDO #2 FARDO #3
Cutting and Stacking
SLAB SECTION SLAB LENGTH STACK DIMENSION PIECES TYPE OF WEIGHT
PER
STACK
PACKING
mm
ALUMINIUM ROLLING INGOTS (SLABS)
300 x 820
400 x 1080
400 x 1170
400 x 1420
Identification
Each slab is identified on one of its cut ends with:
- Heat number.
- Alloy designation.
- A self-adhesive label as the one shown on the right.
14
in.
12 x 32
16 x 42
16 x 46
16 x 56
mm
3250
1500
1500
3250
2900
2180
3250
2900
2180
3250
2900
in.
128
59
59
128
114
86
128
114
86
128
114
mm
820 x 400 x 3250
820 x 1140 x 1500
820 x 400 x 1500
1080 x 525 x 3250
1080 x 525 x 2900
1080 x 995 x 2180
1170 x 500 x 3250
1170 x 500 x 2900
1170 x 970 x 2180
1420 x 500 x 3250
1420 x 500 x 2900
in.
32 x 16 x 128
32 x 45 x 59
32 x 16 x 59
42 x 21 x 128
42 x 21 x 114
42 x 39 x 86
46 x 20 x 128
46 x 20 x 114
46 x 38 x 86
56 x 20 x 128
56 x 20 x 114
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
#2
#1
#2
#2
#2
#3
#2
#2
#3
#2
#2
kg/m
664
1166
1264
1534
lb/ft
91
159
172
209
NET WEIGHT
PER STACK
(NOMINAL)
kg
2158
2989
996
3791
3383
5086
4106
3664
5511
4984
4447
lb
4748
6576
2191
8340
7442
11189
9033
8061
12124
10965
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ALUMINIUM EXTRUSION BILLETS
General Information
Among the main outstanding features in the production of billets, the following could be mentioned:
On-line Liquid Metal Treatment
The on-line refining system, based on the injection of tiny bubbles of inert gas (Argon) in molten metal and filtration
through a ceramic foam filter (CFF), provides a high degree of efficiency in hydrogen degassing and inclusions removal
from hot aluminium.
Casting Technology
Air-assisted casting increases billet quality providing an extremely smooth surface, minimum segregation shell thickness,
uniform fine grain structure and minimum dendritic spacing.
As a result of this, our customers can expect superior extrusions every time; higher extrusion speeds, reduced break-out
pressure, longer die life, more consistent as-extruded surfaces, better consistent anodising response and improvement in
mechanical properties.
Continuous Homogenisation Treatment
Continuous homogenisation process of the 6000 alloy series is carried out in a continuous heat treatment station
consisting of a heating chamber, a holding chamber and a forced air cooling chamber.
The temperature is controlled for each log, one by one, by means of sting thermocouples, of the contact type.
Throughout the process the temperature is measured four times: at the entrance and exit of the holding chamber, and
in two positions during the cooling of each log. The data are continuously stored so that temperature and the homogenisation
time as well as the cooling speed of each log are available. In this way, information traceability is assured.
Furthermore, the temperature control in the different chambers is performed both as a function of the billet temperature
and the hot air temperature. As a result of this, a highly reproducible thermal control of each log is ensured, the dispersion
being less than 5° C within the homogenisation of each cast.
High performance in the process guarantees a constant metallurgic quality of aluminium billets, with excellent
extrudability and uniform final properties.
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ALUMINIUM EXTRUSION BILLETS
Aluar Designation and Chemical Composition (*)
All values are expressed in %
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(*) Other compositions may be available upon request.
(1) Others: max. 0.01% (each), Others: max. 0.030% (total)
(2) Others: max. 0.030% (each), Others: max. 0.10 % (total)
(3) Fe + Si max. 0.45%
Others: max. 0.030% (each), Others: max. 0.15 % (total)
(4) After adding Mn to alloys, a significant improvement is obtained in the internal structure of the billets.
(!) Typical range of SiMg2 + Si (excess) = 0.76 to 0.82 %
Typical value of SiMg2 + Si (excess) = 0.80 %
(#) Fe + Si , ≤ 0.45 %
Table of Equivalence
Dimension Tolerance
Diameters:
PRODUCT
DESIGNATION
AA 6063/E
BILLETS (1)
AA 6060/A
BILLETS (2)
AA 6063/M (!)
BILLETS (1)
AA 6061/A
BILLETS (1)
AA 6463/A
BILLETS (1)
AA 1050/B (#)
BILLETS (3)
Al
Min
Rest
Rest
Rest
Rest
Rest
99,50
Fe
Min.
Max.
0.14
0.20
0.15
0.25
0.14
0.22
0.14
0.30
0.06
0.14
0.12
0.30
Si
Min.
Max.
0.38
0.46
0.38
0.45
0.30
0.38
0.55
0.65
0.35
0.44
0.07
0.20
ALUAR
DESIGNATION ISO AA/ASTM CEN
AA-6063/E AlMgSi 6063 EN AW-6063
EN AW-Al Mg 0.7Si
AA-6463/A AlMgSi 6463 EN AW-6463
EN AW-Al Mg 0.7Si
AA-6063/M AlMgSi 6063 EN AW-6063
EN AW-Al Mg 0.7Si
AA-6060/A AlMgSi 6060 EN AW-6060
EN AW-Al MgSi
AA-6061/A AlMg1SiCu 6061 EN AW-6061
EN AW-Al Mg1SiCu
AA-1050/B Al-99.5 1050 EN AW-1050
EN AW-Al 99.5
Diameter 6 in. (152 mm): ± 0.04 in. (+ 1.0 mm - 1.0 mm)
Diameter 6.7 in. (170 mm): + 0.02 - 0.08 in. (+ 0.5 mm - 2.0 mm)
Diameter 7 in. (178 mm): + 0.02 - 0.04 in. (+ 0.5 mm - 1.0 mm)
Diameter 8 in. (203 mm): + 0.04 - 0.02 in. (+ 1.0 mm - 0.5 mm)
Cu
Min.
Max.
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.25
0.35
0.10
0.20
0.050
Zn
Min.
Max.
0.050
-----
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
Ti
Min.
Max.
0.030
0.050
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
V
Min.
Max.
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
0.050
Ga
Min.
Max.
0.020
-----
0.020
0.020
0.020
-----
Mg
Min.
Max.
0.45
0.60
0.35
0.45
0.45
0.55
0.85
1.00
0.45
0.60
0.050
Mn
Min.
Max.(4)
0.02
0.04
0.05
0.02
0.04
0.05
0.01
0.03
0.050
Cr
Min.
Max.
0.010
0.030
0.010
0.06
0.14
0.010
----

Length tolerance:
Billets up to 29.5 in. (750 mm): ± 0.12 in. (3 mm)
Over 29.5 to 112 in. (750 to 2,850 mm): ± 0.24 in. (6 mm)
Over 112 to 235.7 in. (2,850 to 6,000 mm): ± 0.36 in. (9 mm)
Bow tolerance:
Less than 0.025 in./ft (2 mm/m).
Cutting angle:
The angle formed by the cut face of the billet and the axis of the log is 90º ± 0.5º.
Packing
Billets are stacked on 3.1 in. x 3 in. (80 x 75 mm) wooden runners. These figures show the basic configurations of the different
types of packing.
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ALUMINIUM EXTRUSION BILLETS
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Billet Length
in. mm Number of wooden runners Number of straps
19.7 - 39.4 500 - 1000 2 3
39.4 - 59.1 1001 - 1500 3 3
59.1 - 236.2 1501 - 6000 4 4
Weight and Size for Billets, Bundles and Runners
DIAMETER WEIGHT BILLET LENGTH STACK
DIMENSION
(Height)
mm
152
170
178
203
Inch
6
6,7
7
8
kg/m
48.99
61.28
67.19
87.39
Stacks height includes wooden runners.
Identification
lb/ft
32.66
40.85
44.79
58.26
mm
500-1000
1001-2000
2001-3000
3001-6000
500-1000
1001-2000
2001-3000
3001-6000
500-1000
1001-2000
2001-3000
3001-6000
500-1000
1001-2000
2001-3000
3001-6000
Each aluminium extrusion billet is identified on one of its cut faces with:
- Aluar’s logo and name
- Heat number
- Alloy designation
Inch
19.7-39.4
39.4-78.8
78.8-118.2
118.2-236.4
19.7-39.4
39.4-78.8
78.8-118.2
118.2-236.4
19.7-39.4
39.4-78.8
78.8-118.2
118.2-236.4
19.7-39.4
39.4-78.8
78.8-118.2
118.2-236.4
Each billet stack has an adhesive label as shown on the right.
mm
829
697
434
227
909
762
467
245
945
790
482
253
880
880
529
278
STACK
DIMENSION
(Width)
PIECES
PER
STACK
STACKING
PATTERN
WOODEN
RUNNERS
LENGTH
Batches of stacks to be shipped to the foreign market are identified with different colours of paint, according to
their destination, painted on the straps.
Inch
33
27
17
9
36
30
18
10
37
31
19
10
35
35
21
11
mm
1216
1064
1064
1064
1190
1020
1190
1190
1068
1068
1068
1068
1015
1015
1015
1015
Inch
48
42
42
42
47
40
47
47
42
42
42
42
40
40
40
40
36
26
13
7
31
22
13
7
26
22
11
6
18
18
9
5
8-7-8-7-6
7-6-7-6
7-6
7
7-6-7-6-5
6-5-6-5
7-6
7
6-5-6-5-4
6-5-6-5
6-5
6
5-4-5-4
5-4-5-4
5-4
5
mm
1005
955
955
955
1080
905
1080
1080
955
905
Inch
40
38
38
38
45
36
45
45
37.6
36
TYPE OF
STACKING
#2
#1
#4
#3
#2
#1
#4
#4
#2
#1
#4
#3
#1
#1
#4
#3

ALUMINIUM ROD
General Information
Rods are made from primary aluminium in a continuous casting and milling machine.
On-line treatment is based on the injection of Nitrogen and additional filtration through a ceramic foam filter of 30 ppi.
The rod obtained is automatically coiled, cooled by forced air and packed once room temperature is reached.
The process parameters control guarantees all tempers related to the chemical compositions offered, with the exception
of the annealing (O temper) which is obtained after heat treatment in a batch furnace.
Aluar Designation and Chemical Composition (*)
All values are expressed in %
PRODUCT
DESIGNATION
AA 1350/A
AA 1350/D
AA 1370/A
AA 6101/A
(*) Other compositions may be available upon request.
Electrical and Mechanical Properties (*)
Mechanical Properties
Aluminium
Minimum
99.50
99.70
99.70
Rest
Fe
Min.
Max.
0.20
----
0.25
0.25
Temper UTS (MPa)
AA1350/A or AA1370/A 0 59-97
AA1350/A or AA1370/A H 12 83-117
AA1350/A or AA1370/A H 14 103-138
AA1350/A or AA1370/A H 16 117-150
AA1350 or 1370 0 60-80
AA1370 or 1370 H11 80-95
AA1370 or 1370 H12 95-110
AA1370 or 1370 H13 105-120
AA1370 or 1370 H14 115-130
AA6101/A T4 158-170
Si
Min.
Max.
0.10
0.25
0.10
0.37
0.42
Cu
Min.
Max.
0.020
----
0.020
0.10
Zn
Min.
Max.
0.040
----
0.040
0.10
Ti
Min.
Max.
0.010
----
0.020
0.02
V
Min.
Max.
0.010
----
0.020
----
Electrical Properties
(*)Other ranges of properties could be considered upon customers’ request.
Ga
Min.
Max.
0.03
----
0.03
----
Mg
Min.
Max.
0.020
0.050
0.020
0.39
0.45
Mn
Min.
Max.
0.010
----
0.010
0.03
Temper Conductivity
(%IACS)
(Minimum)
AA1350/A-0 62.6
AA1350/A-H-12 61.9
AA1350/A-H-14 61.6
AA1350/A-H-16 61.6
AA1370/A 61.5
AA6101/A - T4 51.8
Cr
Min.
Max.
0.010
----
0.010
0.03
B
Min.
Max.
0.020
----
0.020
0.06
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ALUMINIUM ROD
Table of Equivalence
Dimension Tolerance
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ALUAR
DESIGNATION AA/ASTM CEN DIN
AA1350/A AA1350 EN AW 1350 E-Al 1712
3.0257
EN AW 1370
(AA1370/A)
AA1370 EN AW 1370
AA6101/A AA6101 EN AW 6101 E-lMgSi0.5
3207
DIAMETER TOLERANCE OUT OF ROUNDNESS
(MAX.)
mm inches mm inches mm inches
9.5 0.37 ± 0.5 ± 0.02 0.29 0.010
12 0.47 ± 0.5 ± 0.02 0.36 0.015
15 0.59 ± 0.5 ± 0.02 0.45 0.018
19 0.75 ± 0.9 ± 0.03 0.57 0.022
Approximate Weight and Size, and Packing
Each coil is strapped with a plastic band and protected by means of cardboard and polyethylene foil. The coil is
provided on a wooden pallet in order to facilitate handling operations.
Weight:
4,409 lb (2,000 kg) ± 10%
“Note:
> From November 2001 onwards ALUAR will be able to
offer on-line lubricated rod, random or tight wounding
and a wider range of diameters (additional 12.7 and
17.46 mm).”
Identification
Each coil bears a label as shown on the right.