Aluminum Plate Strip 1mm 2mm

In industrial production, home decor, and electronics manufacturing, the aluminum strip thickness directly impacts product performance, cost, and usability. Many people fall into the misconception that "thicker, more durable" or "thinner, more economical" when choosing. In fact, different thicknesses of aluminum strip have different applications.

How to choose aluminum strip thickness

Mechanical requirements of the application: Do they need to bear weight or withstand impact? For example, furniture frames need to bear weight, while electronic component housings prioritize lightweight design.

Suitability of processing technology: Does it require bending, stamping, or welding? Thin aluminum strips are easy to bend but require delicate welding. Thick aluminum strips resist deformation but are more difficult to process.

Balancing cost and performance: Thicker aluminum strip has higher raw material costs. If high strength isn't required, excessive thickness can be wasteful.

1mm Aluminum strip

1mm thick aluminum strip belongs to the thin aluminum strip. Its lightness, thinness, and ease of processing make it a popular choice across a wide range of applications. Its core advantages include:

Outstanding Lightweight: 1mm aluminum tape weighs only half as much as 2mm tape for the same surface area (aluminum has a density of approximately 2.7g/cm³), making it particularly suitable for weight-sensitive applications, such as heat sinks for electronic devices.

High processing flexibility: Its thin thickness makes it easy to bend, cut, and stamp, making it commonly used in decorative applications and small components. For example, 1mm aluminum strip can be easily bent to fit corners in home baseboards and decorative cabinet edging. The surface is also easily treated with spray painting and anodizing, offering both aesthetics and practicality.

More manageable costs: In applications where high strength isn't required, 1mm aluminum strip uses less raw material, reducing procurement and shipping costs. For example, in aluminum foil containers used for food packaging and ultra-thin aluminum strip for battery casings, 1mm thickness is sufficient to meet sealing and protective requirements, while offering a more cost-effective solution.

However, please note that 1mm aluminum strip has weak impact resistance and is not suitable for use in load-bearing structures (such as shelf shelves) or components subjected to long-term outdoor stress, as it can easily deform.

2mm aluminum strip

The plate strip aluminium 2mm offers significantly improved mechanical properties compared to 1mm aluminium strip, making it ideal for applications requiring stability, strength, and durability. Its core advantages include:

Strong load-bearing and deformation resistance: A 2mm thickness significantly increases the tensile strength and hardness of the aluminum strip (the tensile strength of conventional 1060 aluminum alloy is approximately 110 MPa, and a 2mm thickness is less likely to break or dent when bent).

Better outdoor weather resistance: In outdoor applications, 2mm aluminum tape offers better resistance to wind, rain, and temperature fluctuations. For example, in the frames of outdoor advertising light boxes and the support bars of awnings, the thicker thickness reduces deformation caused by wind and temperature fluctuations, extending its service life.

Suitable for complex processing scenarios: Although 2mm aluminum strip is more difficult to bend than 1mm, it can be used for medium-sized structural parts after processing with specialized equipment.

It should be noted that the processing of 2mm aluminum strip requires more professional equipment (such as a high-power bending machine) and is heavy, so it is not suitable for scenarios with high requirements for lightweight.