Flat rolled aluminum products are very important products in nowadays industry. They are being used widely in many different areas of life and production. The areas where these products are being used vary from automobile, construction, transportation to electric materials.
Although aluminum sheets and coils are important part of many companies, it is very essential to make right calculations before buying any of these products. There are different series of aluminum coils and all of them look similar physically, but their mechanical and chemical composition change a lot. And one little mistake can make a big difference for your production goals. That is why manufacturing companies have engineers who help them to understand their needs, exact specifications, series, thickness, length, width, inner diameter, outer diameter, form and some other factors.
Aluminum traders are already very experienced in understanding the quality and parameters of necessary aluminum products, including cold rolled and continuous casting coils. When it comes to manufacturers who are not specialized in aluminum, must hire aluminum professionals who know ins and outs of this market.
Each aluminum sheet grade is used for different purposes. The most popular grades are 1xxx, 3xxx and 8xxx series. Most manufacturers prefer to produce these grades only as this is beneficial for them. There are companies who also include other grades in their production series. Being able to produce all of the grades doesn't mean that particular company is the one who you should work.
Aluminum sheet and coil importers buy products in large volume with considerable amount of payment. So, if you make a mistake or wrong choice during the purchase, this can lead to the big loss for your company or other problems, like delay in production and so on. That is why one of the most important factors is to test the quality of aluminum sheets before the purchase. You should always ask for samples from your manufacturers. Another way to test quality is to visit factories with your best engineers and take all samples to test in your own factories.
After testing samples, you will know if they are high quality enough to be used in your production. The next step will be to make a contract with that particular manufacturer or trading company. It is recommended to start with small volumes, like 1 or 2 containers. After using them in your production successfully, you can go on with more volumes and orders.
