1060 Aluminum Sheet

1060 aluminum sheet is commercially pure aluminum with a minimum 99.6% Al content - the highest purity grade commonly stocked in sheet form. Where 3003 and 5052 use alloying elements to build strength, 1060 aluminum sheet takes the opposite approach: keep the metal as pure as possible to maximize electrical conductivity (~61% IACS), thermal conductivity (~220 W/m·K), and corrosion resistance, while accepting lower mechanical strength.

This positioning determines who buys 1060 aluminum sheet. It is specified when the part is not load-bearing - signage, heat-transfer components, cookware, chemical equipment linings, and deep-drawn or spun holloware - and the buyer values formability, conductivity, and cost over tensile strength. In O temper, 1060 aluminum sheet delivers tensile 75–115 MPa with elongation ≥25%, suitable for severe drawing and spinning. H14 raises tensile to approximately 130–170 MPa for panels and trim that need moderate rigidity; H24 provides a partially annealed condition between O and H14 for a balance of strength and formability.

Functional advantages: ≥99.6% purity for consistent conductivity and food-contact safety · O temper deep-draws and spins without cracking · H111 temper available for applications requiring a stabilized, low-internal-stress condition · Width held to ±0.2 mm for automated fabrication and coil-fed lines · Excellent solderability and brazing response.

1060 aluminum sheet is the specification of choice when purity, conductivity, or formability outweighs the need for structural strength. Its applications are broad because the alloy is inexpensive, easy to fabricate, and safe for food contact.

Signage, Billboards & Architectural Trim. 1060 aluminum sheet in H14 or H24 is used for sign faces, advertising boards, and building fascia panels. The alloy takes paint and vinyl cleanly, and its corrosion resistance holds up in outdoor exposure. 1060 aluminum sheet in thinner gauges serves bus body panels and factory wall cladding where moderate rigidity is sufficient.

Heat Exchangers & Thermal Management. The high thermal conductivity of 1060 aluminum sheet makes it a standard material for heat exchanger fins, radiator components, and heat-sink bases. Where 3003 is chosen for strength, 1060 aluminum sheet is chosen when heat-transfer efficiency per unit cost is the deciding factor.

Cookware, Food Equipment & Kitchen Surfaces. Food-safe 1060 aluminum sheet is used for cookware bodies, baking pans, kitchen sinks, and food-contact surfaces. The ≥99.6% purity means no alloying elements that could raise food-safety questions, and the O temper forms complex cookware shapes without splitting.

Chemical Equipment & Deep-Drawn / Spun Parts. 1060 aluminum sheet serves chemical tanks, piping, and equipment linings where mild corrosion resistance and purity matter. The alloy also supplies blank stock for deep drawing and spinning - lamp holders, fan blades, capacitor cases, and concave ware - where 1060 aluminum sheet in O temper provides the elongation needed for severe forming.

• Temper: O for deep drawing and spinning; H14/H24 for signage, panels, and general fabrication; H111 where a stabilized temper with low residual stress is required; H12–H26 available for intermediate strength levels. Each 1060 aluminum sheet order can be specified to the temper that matches the forming operation.
• Thickness & width: 0.2–6.0 mm standard; 1500 mm width held to ±0.2 mm. Thickness tolerance quoted against buyer drawing.
• Surface: Mill finish, bright finish, or PE protective film. 1060 aluminum sheet for anodizing or coating lines can be supplied degreased.
• Form: Cut-to-length sheet or coil. MOQ: 2–5 MT per size for 1060 aluminum sheet; trial quantities considered.
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Pre-sale support for 1060 aluminum sheet centers on temper and application fit: send the part drawing, forming method (drawing, spinning, bending, or flat panel), and whether conductivity or food contact matters - the team will confirm whether 1060 is the correct grade or whether a stronger alloy should be considered. Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1) with chemical composition and mechanical properties accompanies every 1060 aluminum sheet shipment. A 12-month quality response window applies to 1060 aluminum sheet, with batch traceability through lot number and retained samples. Export documents and third-party inspection (SGS, BV) coordination are handled in-house. Payment: T/T, L/C at sight.

1060 aluminum sheet is packed for sea freight with paper interleaving between sheets to prevent surface scratches, then wrapped in waterproof paper and plastic film and secured on fumigated wooden pallets. Bundles are steel-strapped with corner protection; labels show alloy, temper, thickness, width, lot number, and net weight. 1060 aluminum sheet is also available with PE protective film on the visible face for decorative or anodizing-grade orders.