Aluminium Applications
Packaging
Aluminium sheets are commonly used by the food and beverage industry for packaging. Aluminium is an ideal metal for canned goods as it’s malleable and allows for ease of manufacture. It’s used for both food cans and thinner, more lightweight drinks cans. One of the many advantages of using aluminium for food and drinks packaging is that it doesn’t rust.
Vehicle Bodies
Sheet aluminium is commonly used in vehicle manufacturing for automobile bodies and panelling. Aluminium has become more popular than steel in modern car manufacturing because of its lightweight properties. Every kilogram of aluminium used in a car reduces the overall weight by one kilogram. Because of this, more and more car parts are being made from aluminium, including engine radiators, wheels, bumpers and suspension parts.
Appliances
Because of its light weight, structural strength and thermal characteristics, aluminium is a popular choice for a range of home appliances, including washing machines, dryers and refrigerators. Devices such as laptops and phones are also commonly made from aluminium
Cookware
Because of its durability and lightweight properties, aluminium is a popular choice for a range of cookware. It’s also a great conductor of heat, making it ideal for saucepans and cookware where an even distribution of heat is essential.
Construction
Aluminium sheets have a wide range of applications within the construction and housing industry. Some of the many uses of aluminium include gutters, siding, roofing and cladding. After steel, aluminium is the second most used metal in buildings
