Aluminum Plate Materials

Aluminum when used in sheet form has a number of advantages over other metals and materials:

• Lightweight and easier to handle, less expensive to ship.
• Strong.
• Resists Corrosion…aluminum does not rust.
• Nonmagnetic…it is useful for high-voltage applications, as well as for electronics.
• Not Combustible…does not burn and, even at extremely high temperatures, does not produce toxic fumes.
• Suited to Extreme Cold. The strength of aluminum actually increases under very cold temperatures.
• Appealing Appearance.
• Accepts a Variety of Common Finishes.

Anodized aluminum – available in gauges ranging from .032 - .050, anodized aluminum is stronger than normal utility grade aluminum and features a surface that is more wear and scratch resistant. UL recognized and CSA certified for indoor and outdoor use. Excellent for serial number plates, specification plates, warning & caution plates and identification plates.

Utility aluminum – available in gauges ranging from .025 - .050 and with full benefits of aluminum as described in this section, utility grade aluminum offers an economical option to anodized aluminum. UL recognized and CSA certified for indoor and outdoor use. Excellent for serial number plates, specification plates, warning & caution plates and identification plates.