Chalco produces 5083 5456 5059 H131 H136 H116 H321 Aluminum Armor Plate for armored vehicles, diving equipment and military armored vehicles, tanks and bulletproof vehicles, etc. The use of alloy armor plates can provide excellent protection against threats from explosions, impacts and shrapnel , while having the advantage of lighter weight.
The aluminum alloy armor plates and bulletproof plates produced by CHALCO are supplied to world-renowned military equipment manufacturers such as SUKROBORONPROM, ASELSAN HEAVY INDUSTRIES TAXILA, Raytheon Company, and SF Engineering.
Aluminium armor plate specification
| Aluminum alloy | 5083 5456 5059 |
| Temper | H131 H136 H116 H321 |
| Production standards | MIL-DTL-46027 /ASTM B209/EN 485-2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 0.250 to 3.000 inch |
| Width (mm) | ≤100inch |
| Length (mm) | ≤236inch |
| Remark | The above specifications are for reference, special specifications can be customized |
Aluminium armor plate chemical composition
| ELEMENTS | Composition (%) | ||
| 5083 CLASS 1 | 5456 >CLASS 2 | 5059 CLASS 3 | |
| Silicon | 0.40 | 0.25 | 0.45 |
| Iron | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.50 |
| Copper | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.25 |
| Manganese | 0.40 - 1.0 | 0.50 - 1.0 | 0.6 - 1.2 |
| Magnesium | 4.0 – 4.9 | 4.7 – 5.5 | 5.0 – 6.0 |
| Chromium | 0.05 – 0.25 | 0.05 – 0.20 | 0.25 |
| Zinc | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.40 – 0.9 |
| Titanium | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Other, max. Each | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Other, max. Total 3/ | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Aluminum | Remainder | Remainder | Remainder |
Aluminium armor plate minimum mechanical properties
| Thickness, inches | Tensile Strength, Ksi | Yield Strength, 0.2% Offset, Ksi | Elongation percent | ||||||
| 5083 | 5456 | 5059 | 5083 | 5456 | 5059 | 5083 | 5456 | 5059 | |
| 0.250 to 0.499, incl. | 45.0 | 45.0 | 53.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | 39.0 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 0.500 to 2.000, incl. | 45.0 | 45.0 | 52.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| 2.001 to 3.000, incl. | 44.0 | 44.0 | 47.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | 39.0 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Aluminium armor plate minimum mechanical properties for each class of alloy
| 5083 | Tensile Strength, Ksi | Yield Strength, 0.2% Offset, Ksi | Elongation percent | ||||||
| Thickness, inches | H131 | H136 | H321 H116 | H131 | H136 | H321 H116 | H131 | H136 | H321 H116 |
| 0.250 to 0.499, incl. | 45.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 35.0 | 31.0 | 31.0 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| 0.500 to 2.000, incl. | 45.0 | 41.0 | 41.0 | 37.0 | 29.0 | 29.0 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| 2.001 to 3.000, incl. | 44.0 | 41.0 | 41.0 | 35.0 | 29.0 | 29.0 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| 5456 | Tensile Strength, Ksi | Yield Strength, 0.2% Offset, Ksi | Elongation percent | ||||||
| Thickness, inches | H131 | H321 H116 | H24 | H131 | H321 H116 | H24 | H131 | H321 H116 | H24 |
| 0.250 to 0.499, incl. | 45.0 | 46.0 | 53.7 | 35.0 | 33.0 | 40.6 | 8 | 10 | 13 |
| 0.500 to 2.000, incl. | 45.0 | 41.0 | 53.7 | 37.0 | 29.0 | 40.6 | 8 | 12 | 13 |
| 2.001 to 3.000, incl. | 44.0 | 41.0 | 53.7 | 35.0 | 29.0 | 40.6 | 9 | 12 | 13 |
| 5059 | Tensile Strength, Ksi | Yield Strength, 0.2% Offset, Ksi | Elongation percent | ||||||
| Thickness, inches | H131 | H136 | H321 H116 | H131 | H136 | H321 H116 | H131 | H136 | H321 H116 |
| 0.250 to 0.499, incl. | 57.0 | 53.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 43.0 | 31.0 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| 0.500 to 2.000, incl. | 57.0 | 52.0 | 41.0 | 43.0 | 42.0 | 29.0 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
| 2.001 to 3.000, incl. | 50.0 | 50.0 | 41.0 | 42.0 | 42.0 | 29.0 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Aluminium armor plate thickness tolerances
| Ordered Thickness (Inches) | SPECIFIED WIDTH (Inches) | |||||||||
| OVER | 0.00 | 39.37 | 59.06 | 78.74 | 98.43 | 118.11 | 137.80 | 157.48 | ||
| THRU | 39.37 | 59.06 | 78.74 | 98.43 | 118.11 | 137.80 | 157.48 | 177.17 | ||
| OVER | THRU | TOLERANCES - INCHES (PLUS and MINUS) | ||||||||
| 0.250 | 0.315 | 0.012 | 0.014 | 0.015 | 0.018 | 0.022 | 0.027 | 0.035 | 0.043 | |
| 0.315 | 0.394 | 0.015 | 0.017 | 0.020 | 0.023 | 0.027 | 0.033 | 0.041 | 0.051 | |
| 0.394 | 0.630 | 0.023 | 0.023 | 0.027 | 0.032 | 0.035 | 0.043 | 0.053 | 0.065 | |
| 0.630 | 0.984 | 0.031 | 0.031 | 0.037 | 0.043 | 0.047 | 0.058 | 0.070 | 0.085 | |
| 0.984 | 1.575 | 0.039 | 0.039 | 0.047 | 0.055 | 0.065 | 0.075 | 0.090 | 0.105 | |
| 1.575 | 2.362 | 0.055 | 0.055 | 0.060 | 0.070 | 0.085 | 0.100 | 0.115 | - | |
| 2.362 | 3.000 | 0.075 | 0.075 | 0.085 | 0.100 | 0.105 | 0.125 | - | - | |
5083 5456 5059 aluminum alloy armor plate application field
- 5083 aluminum alloy armor plate with excellent corrosion resistance. It has high tensile strength and good welding performance, suitable for shipbuilding, aerospace, automotive industry and armored vehicles and other fields.
- The 5083 alloy armor plate can provide good protection against threats from shrapnel, explosions and impacts.
- 5456 aluminum alloy armor plate, with good corrosion resistance and impact resistance. It is commonly used in applications such as the manufacture of ships, diving equipment, military equipment and bulletproof vehicles.
- The 5456 alloy armor plate has high strength and reliable protection performance, which can reduce the threat from explosion, impact and shrapnel.
- 5059 aluminum alloy armor plate, with excellent impact resistance and blast impact performance. It is commonly used in the manufacture of military armored vehicles, tanks, bulletproof vehicles and other applications requiring a high level of protection.
- The 5059 alloy armor plate can provide excellent protection performance against threats from explosions, impacts and shrapnel, while having the advantage of lighter weight.
The choice of these aluminum alloy armor plates depends on the specific application needs and safety requirements. Their high strength, corrosion resistance, and impact resistance make them important protective materials in many military and civilian applications.
Points to note when purchasing 5083 5456 5059 aluminum alloy armor plates
Standards and specifications: ensure that the selected aluminum alloy panels comply with applicable standards and specifications, such as the MIL-DTL-46027K standard or other relevant industry standards. These standards specify the performance and quality requirements for alloy plates.
Strength and hardness: the armor plate needs to have sufficient strength and hardness to provide effective protection. Check the strength parameters of the selected alloy plate, such as yield strength and tensile strength, to ensure that it meets the requirements of the armor plate.
Protection performance: different alloy plates have different capabilities for different levels of protection. According to the required level of protection and application scenarios, select the appropriate aluminum alloy plate, considering its anti-explosion, anti-ballistic and anti-penetration properties.
Thickness and size: determine the appropriate thickness and size of the selected aluminum alloy plate according to actual needs. Consider the weight of the armor plate, workability and installation requirements to select the appropriate plate size.
Plate supplier and quality certification: choose a reputable aluminum alloy plate supplier and ensure that the selected plate has relevant quality certification, such as ISO 9001 certification, to ensure the quality and reliability of the plate.
Cost-effectiveness: comprehensively consider the price and performance of the selected aluminum alloy plate, and choose an armor plate with reasonable cost-effectiveness to meet the budget and needs.