Why Are Aluminium Circles Chosen for Utensils

Many utensils like dishes, bowls and spoons we use every day are all originated from a small aluminum disc circle. As the core raw material for aluminum tableware production, the quality of aluminium circles directly determines the safety, practicality, and durability of the tableware we use.

Alloy selection

Not all aluminum discs are suitable for utensils manufacturing. The specific uses of tableware—direct contact with food, frequent exposure to temperature changes, and washing friction—place stringent requirements on the alloy composition of the aluminum discs.

Currently, the mainstream alloys of aluminium circles for utensils are 1000series pure aluminum and 3000 series aluminum-manganese alloys. Each has its own advantages, covering the needs of different types of tableware.

1000 series pure aluminum( such as 1050 and 1060) is the basic choice for making cookware and utensils. Its aluminum content is over 99%, and its biggest advantages are high purity, odorlessness, and no chemical reaction with food, ensuring food safety from the source.

Pure aluminum also has excellent ductility, easily allowing it to be made into thin and lightweight tableware through stamping and stretching processes, such as the commonly seen thin dishes and disposable aluminum foil containers. However, pure aluminum has relatively low hardness, making it more suitable for making lightweight tableware that doesn't frequently withstand heavy impacts.

3000 series aluminum-manganese alloys (such as 3003)is an upgraded choice. Adding manganese to pure aluminum significantly improves the hardness and corrosion resistance of the aluminum round plates while retaining good ductility.

Tableware made from this alloy can withstand greater external forces, such as when making thick soup bowls and pot liners, and it resists the corrosive effects of detergents during washing, making it less prone to deformation, oxidation, and blackening, resulting in a longer service life. For household and commercial tableware that needs to be used repeatedly, 3-series aluminum-manganese alloy round plates are a superior choice.

Diverse applications

Thanks to their excellent processing performance and safety characteristics, aluminum round sheets for tableware have long been integrated into all aspects of our daily lives. From family dining tables to restaurant kitchens, from everyday meals to outdoor picnics, their presence is ubiquitous.

In home settings, aluminum discs are the core material for basic utensils such as dishes, bowls, spoons, and forks. After stamping, forming, and polishing processes, these aluminum cutlery pieces are lightweight and easy to handle, providing even heat distribution without the scalding heat of stainless steel, making them especially suitable for the elderly and children. Furthermore, the popular "retro aluminum lunchboxes" are also made from aluminum discs through multiple processes, combining practicality with a nostalgic feel.

In commercial settings, aluminum discs are used even more extensively. In restaurant kitchens, aluminum steaming and baking trays, thanks to their excellent thermal conductivity, ensure even heating of food, significantly improving cooking efficiency.

Disposable aluminum foil containers used in the food delivery industry are another prime example of aluminum circle applications; they not only provide excellent sealing and insulation but can also be directly microwaved, solving many pain points in food delivery.

Even folding aluminum pots and portable tableware commonly used in outdoor camping rely on the lightweight, thin, and durable properties of aluminum discs, making them essential items for camping enthusiasts. Welcome to contact Haomei Aluminum, aluminium circle manufacturer, to get the latest quotation.