1. Aluminum Grade 1060 Basics
Composition: 99.6% pure aluminum, with trace elements (≤0.35% Fe, ≤0.25% Si).
Series: Part of the 1xxx series, known for high purity and excellent electrical/thermal conductivity.
2. Key Properties
Electrical Conductivity: ~61% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard), making it suitable for electrical applications.
Thermal Conductivity: High, aiding in heat dissipation.
Mechanical Properties:
Soft and ductile, especially in annealed condition.
Lower tensile strength compared to copper or aluminum alloys (e.g., 1350), requiring careful handling to avoid deformation.
Prone to creep under sustained mechanical stress.
3. Applications in Transformers
Cost-Effective Windings: Used in distribution transformers where cost and weight savings outweigh the need for compact size.
Formability: Easily wound into coils due to its ductility.
Thermal Management: Effective heat dissipation reduces overheating risks.
4. Advantages
Lower Cost: Cheaper than copper and some aluminum alloys.
Lightweight: Reduces transformer weight, beneficial for large installations.
Corrosion Resistance: Natural oxide layer protects against environmental degradation.
5. Challenges and Considerations
Lower Conductivity: Requires larger cross-sectional areas compared to copper for equivalent current capacity.
Mechanical Strength: Joints may loosen over time due to creep; specialized connectors or welding (e.g., ultrasonic) are recommended.
Oxidation at Connections: Requires anti-oxidant compounds or plating to maintain conductivity at terminals.
6. Comparison with Other Grades
vs. 1350 Aluminum:
1350 (99.5% Al) is optimized for electrical use, with marginally lower purity but enhanced conductivity (62% IACS).
1060 may be chosen for its slightly lower cost or regional availability.
vs. Copper:
Copper offers superior conductivity (100% IACS) but is heavier and more expensive.
7. Standards and Best Practices
Standards: Refer to IEC 60118 or ASTM B230/B231 for electrical conductor specifications.
Fabrication: Annealing improves formability; proper joint design mitigates creep risks.
Available aluminum sheet grade
1000 series: 1050,1060,1070,1080,1100,1145,1200,1235, etc.
2000 series: 2014,2017,2018,2024,2025,2219, 2219,2618a etc.
3000 series: 3003,3004,3102,3104,3105,3005, etc.
4000 series: 4032,4043, 4017, etc
5000 series: 5005,5052,5454,5754,5083,5086,5182,5082, etc.
6000 series: 6061,6063,6262,6101, etc
7000 series: 7072,7075,7003 etc
8000 series: 8011, etc.
Temper of aluminum sheet: O, H, W, F, T
H: H12, H14, H16, H18, H19, H22, H24, H26, H32, H34, H111, H112, H114, H116
T: T0-T651
Kitchenware and electrical appliances: Due to its good thermal and electrical conductivity, it is often used to make kitchenware, electrical appliance casings, etc.
Chemical equipment: In the food and chemical industries, it is used for handling and storage equipment, as well as making reactors, heat exchangers, heaters, etc.
Metal products: such as sheet metal products, hollow hardware processed by drawing or spinning, welded combination keys, reflectors, nameplates, etc.
Construction and decoration: used for decoration, wide-width building curtain walls, bus interiors, bus doors/engine panels, etc.
Other industrial fields: It can also be used as aluminum busbars, aluminum for transformers, heat sinks, bottle caps, aluminum-plastic panels, electronic foil, battery foil, etc.
parameter
Thickness |
0.2-6.0mm |
Width |
100-2400mm |
Length |
200-11000mm |
Mother coil |
CC or DC |
Weight |
About 2mt per pallet for general size |
MOQ |
5ton per size |
Protection |
paper inter layer, white film, blue film, black-white film, micro bound film, according to your requirement. |
Surface |
clean and smooth, no bright speck, corrosion, oil, slotted, etc. |
Standard product |
GBT3880, JIS4000, EN485, ASTM-B209 |
Delivery time |
about 30days after receiving the deposit |
Payment |
T/T, L/C at sight |
Trading terms |
FOB, CIF, CFR |
Application