Sadiki Metals, based in Kinshasa, Congo, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of Aluminium 1060 Forgings. They provide high-purity, corrosion-resistant, and lightweight solutions tailored for a variety of industrial needs. Thanks to their advanced forging techniques and strict quality control measures, Sadiki Metals guarantees exceptional dimensional accuracy, strength, and workability. Aluminium 1060, recognized as a commercially pure aluminium grade, boasts impressive corrosion resistance, high thermal and electrical conductivity, and remarkable formability. These forgings find extensive use in the electrical, automotive, marine, and construction industries, delivering reliable, durable, and high-performance components that meet the toughest industry standards.
Sadiki Metals’ Aluminium 1060 Forgings are made up of at least 99.6% pure aluminium, with small amounts of iron, silicon, copper, manganese, and zinc. This high-purity blend ensures excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility, and superb formability. The forgings showcase a tensile strength ranging from 70 to 110 MPa, yield strength between 35 and 55 MPa, and elongation of 20 to 30%. With a low density of 2.71 g/cm³ and impressive thermal and electrical conductivity (~61% IACS), Aluminium 1060 forgings are not only lightweight and durable but also maintain dimensional stability, making them perfect for precision-engineered components that can handle moderate mechanical loads.
Standards : ASTM B247, B247
Temper : H14
Specification : DIN, ASTM, BS and all International Standards
Flat bar blocks : up to 27″ width and 15,000 lbs.
Cylinders and sleeves : up to 50″ maximum O.D. and 65″ maximum length
Discs and hubs : up to 50″ diameter and 20,000 lbs.
Rolled, hand forged or mandrel forged rings : up to 84″ maximum O.D. and 40″ maximum length
Rounds, shafts and step shafts : up to 144″ maximum length and 20,000 lbs.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Aluminium / Aluminum, Al | 99.60 (min) |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic modulus | 70-80 GPa | 10152-11603 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| STANDARD | UNS |
| Aluminium 1060 | A91060 |
Aluminum 1060 is not ideal for high-temperature forging applications due to its low strength and relatively low melting point. It is more suited for applications requiring excellent corrosion resistance and formability.
Aluminum 1060 offers high corrosion resistance, excellent workability, good weldability, and enhanced electrical conductivity, making it ideal for custom forgings in industries requiring lightweight, durable, and malleable components.
The forging process for Aluminium 1060 typically takes several hours, depending on the complexity of the part, with heating, shaping, and cooling stages. Each stage varies based on specifications.
Aluminium 1060 Forgings from Sadiki Metals are extensively used in industries that demand corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and high-precision components. In the electrical field, they are perfect for busbars, connectors, switchgear parts, and conductors due to their superior conductivity. The automotive and marine sectors utilize them for structural components, fuel tanks, and piping systems where minimizing weight is essential. In construction, they are employed for roofing elements, cladding, and decorative panels. Moreover, these forgings are also found in various machinery parts, showcasing their versatility across multiple applications.






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