7050 aluminum alloy wire rod is suitable for aerospace rivets, high-strength fasteners, cold heading blanks, and structural connection parts that require high strength, stable mechanical properties, and resistance to stress corrosion cracking. It is commonly selected for demanding fastening applications where strength, forming control, and batch consistency are important.
Chalco supplies 7050 aluminum wire rod, aluminum wire, and related bar and rod products for aerospace fastener manufacturing and project-specific structural applications. Diameter, temper, surface condition, tolerance, inspection documents, and delivery form can be confirmed according to drawings, referenced standards, forming process, and procurement requirements.
Available Tempers of 7050 Aluminum Wire Rod and Bar
Temper selection is important for 7050 aluminum wire rod, wire, and bar products used in aerospace rivets, high-strength fasteners, cold heading blanks, and structural connection parts. Different tempers provide different balances of strength, formability, stress corrosion cracking resistance, and dimensional stability.
For rivet and fastener wire rod, the suitable temper should be confirmed according to the forming process, final heat treatment, referenced standard, and mechanical property requirements. For related 7050 bar and rod products, T6, T6511, T73, T7451, T74511, and T73511 can be selected according to machining, structural performance, and corrosion resistance requirements.
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7050 T6
Provides high strength and is suitable for high-strength fasteners, machined parts, and structural components where strength is the main requirement.
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7050 T73
Offers improved resistance to stress corrosion cracking, suitable for aerospace and structural applications requiring better corrosion resistance.
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7050 T6511
Applies to extruded bar and rod products that require good strength, dimensional stability, and machining performance.
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7050 T7451
Commonly used for stress-relieved products requiring a balance of strength, toughness, and stress corrosion cracking resistance.
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7050 T74511
Suitable for extruded bar and rod applications where higher resistance to stress corrosion cracking and stable performance are required.
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7050 T73511
Used for applications requiring enhanced corrosion resistance, stable mechanical properties, and long-term service performance.
7050 Aluminum Products for Aerospace Rivets and Fasteners
Chalco supplies 7050 aluminum wire rod, aluminum wire, and related bar and rod products for aerospace rivets, high-strength fasteners, cold heading blanks, formed wire parts, and machined structural components. Product form, diameter, temper, tolerance, surface condition, testing documents, and delivery method can be confirmed according to drawings, referenced standards, forming process, and procurement requirements.
Chalco 7050 Aluminum Wire Rod for Rivets and Fasteners
Temper: O, H13, T73
Diameter: 1.20-15.00mm
Specification: ASTM B221, ASTM B211...
Test & Documents: MTC, raw material report, radiography test report, and third-party inspection report available upon request
Treatment: Cold forming, heat treatment, stress relieving, surface cleaning
7050 aluminum wire rod is the main product form for aerospace rivets, high-strength fastener blanks, and cold heading applications. It offers high strength potential, good resistance to stress corrosion cracking, and stable processing performance for applications where forming control, surface quality, and batch consistency are important.
Features of 7050 aluminum wire rod
- High strength: Suitable for rivets, fasteners, and structural connection parts requiring higher strength than common aluminum wire materials.
- Forming support: Temper and surface condition can be selected according to cold heading, drawing, or further forming requirements.
- Stable processing: Controlled diameter, surface quality, and coil condition help support continuous fastener production.
- Inspection support: Material documents and inspection reports can be provided according to project requirements.
Application areas of 7050 aluminum wire rod
- Aerospace rivets: Used for high-strength aluminum rivets and structural fastening applications.
- High-strength fasteners: Suitable for fastener blanks requiring strength, corrosion resistance, and stable forming performance.
- Cold heading blanks: Applied in fastener manufacturing processes that require controlled wire rod quality and forming behavior.
- Structural connection parts: Used for lightweight connection components in aerospace and other demanding structural applications.
Chalco 7050 Aluminum Wire for Cold Heading and Forming
Diameter: Customizable, typically from 0.8mm to 6.0mm
Specification: ASTM B211, AMS 4182, or customized upon request
Treatment: Bright finish, smooth surface, cleaned surface, or project-specified surface condition
7050 aluminum wire is suitable for smaller-diameter formed parts, micro fasteners, pins, clips, retainers, and other custom wire forms that require high strength and controlled surface quality. Chalco can provide precision-drawn 7050 aluminum wire with project-based diameter, tolerance, surface condition, and delivery form.
Features of 7050 aluminum wire
- High tensile strength: Maintains the strength advantages of 7050 alloy in smaller wire diameters.
- Controlled diameter: Suitable for precision-formed wire parts and small fastener applications.
- Smooth surface: Surface condition can be controlled according to forming, assembly, or inspection requirements.
- Custom processing: Diameter, coil form, cut length, and surface treatment can be confirmed according to project needs.
Application areas of 7050 aluminum wire
- Small fasteners: Used for lightweight fasteners and formed wire components requiring higher strength.
- Pins and clips: Suitable for precision wire-formed parts used in structural or assembly applications.
- Retainers and custom wire forms: Applied in formed parts requiring stable diameter and surface quality.
- Aerospace and defense components: Used where lightweight, strength, and corrosion resistance are important.
Related 7050 Aluminum Bar and Rod Products
Temper: F, O, T6, T73511, T74511, T76511 etc.
Round rod diameter: common diameters are 5mm to 350mm
Hex rod diameter: from 1/4" (6.35mm) to 5" (127mm)
Specification: AMS 4050, AMS 4201, DMS-2233, BMS 7-323, ASTM B221, EN3982
In addition to 7050 aluminum wire rod and wire, Chalco also supplies related 7050 aluminum bar and rod products for machined fastener blanks, structural connection parts, aerospace machined components, and high-strength supports. These products can be supplied in round, square, flat, hex, or custom profile forms according to drawings and machining requirements.
Product types of 7050 aluminum bar and rod
- Round bars: Used for machined parts, structural components, and high-strength aerospace applications.
- Square bars: Suitable for structural parts, supports, fixtures, and machining blanks.
- Flat bars: Used for brackets, connection parts, and components requiring flat-plane machining.
- Hex bars: Suitable for machined fasteners, connectors, and special-shaped components.
- Custom profiles: Supplied according to drawings for complex mechanical and aerospace applications.
Application areas of related 7050 aluminum bar and rod
- Machined fastener blanks: Used for fastener and connector parts that require high strength and stable machining performance.
- Aerospace structural parts: Suitable for frames, supports, connection parts, and other load-bearing components.
- High-strength machinery parts: Applied in shafts, supports, fixtures, and precision-machined components.
- Project-specific structural components: Supplied according to drawings, standards, and inspection requirements.
7050 Aerospace Aluminum Wire Rod Technical Data
The following technical data is provided for 7050 aluminum alloy wire rod and fastener wire used in aerospace rivets, high-strength fasteners, cold heading blanks, and structural connection parts. Final chemical composition, mechanical properties, diameter tolerance, shear strength, and surface quality should be confirmed according to the referenced standard, drawing, order requirements, and material certificate.
Chemical Composition of 7050 Aluminum Alloy Wire Rod
| Element | Composition % |
| Si | 0.12 |
| Fe | 0.15 |
| Cu | 2.0-2.6 |
| Mn | 0.10 |
| Mg | 1.9-2.6 |
| Cr | 0.04 |
| Zr | 0.08-0.15 |
| Zn | 5.7-6.7 |
| Ti | 0.06 |
| Al | Remainder |
Mechanical Properties of 7050 Aluminum Wire Rod for Fasteners
Mechanical properties vary depending on delivery temper, final heat treatment, diameter, and applicable standard. For rivet and fastener wire rod, both forming condition and final performance requirements should be confirmed before production.
| Alloy | Delivery Temper | Test / Final Temper | Diameter mm | Mechanical Properties | |||
| Tensile Strength Rm | Yield Strength Rp0.2 | Elongation After Break | |||||
| MPa | MPa | % | |||||
| A100mm | A250mm | ||||||
| Reference Value | |||||||
| 7050 | O | O | 1.6-10.0 | ≤275 | — | — | — |
| 7050 | H13 | H13 | 235-305 | — | — | — | |
| 7050 | O / H13 | T7 | 485 | 400 | 9 | — | |
Shear Strength and Riveting Performance of 7050 Aluminum Wire Rod
Shear strength and riveting performance are key evaluation items for aluminum wire rod used in rivets and fastener blanks. The final riveting test method, sample condition, and acceptance requirements should follow the agreed standard or project specification.
| Alloy | Delivery Temper | Test / Final Temper | Diameter mm | Shear Strength τ MPa | Riveting Performance |
| 7050 | O / H13 | T73 | 1.6-25.0 | ≥270 | Subject to riveting test requirements |
Diameter Tolerance of 7050 Aluminum Fastener Wire
Diameter tolerance can be selected according to product grade, drawing requirements, and downstream riveting or cold heading process. The following table provides reference tolerance ranges for 7050 aluminum fastener wire.
| Diameter mm | Allowed Tolerance mm | |||
| Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | |
| ≤1.6 |
+0.000 -0.015 |
+0.015 -0.015 |
±0.015 |
+0.00 -0.04 |
| ＞1.6-4.0 |
+0.000 -0.025 |
+0.025 -0.015 |
±0.025 |
+0.00 -0.05 |
| ＞4.0-6.0 |
+0.000 -0.030 |
+0.025 -0.025 |
±0.040 |
+0.00 -0.08 |
| ＞6.0-10.0 |
+0.000 -0.040 |
+0.050 -0.025 |
±0.060 |
+0.00 -0.12 |
Surface Quality Requirements for 7050 Aluminum Fastener Wire
Surface quality directly affects cold heading, riveting, inspection, and final fastener performance. Surface acceptance should be confirmed according to the agreed standard, drawing, and downstream forming process.
| Defect Name | Technical Requirement for Fastener Aluminum Wire |
| Cracks, burrs, peeling, air bubbles, bumps, dents, scratches, triangular mouths, metal press-in, non-metal press-in, and surface corrosion | Not allowed |
| Scuffs, scratches, and minor bumps | Allowable depth should not exceed half of the negative deviation value |
| Minor oil marks | May be acceptable if they do not affect subsequent processing and are allowed by the agreed standard |
Purchasing Checklist for 7050 Aluminum Wire Rod and Fastener Wire
When purchasing 7050 aluminum wire rod, aluminum wire, or related bar products for aerospace rivets and high-strength fasteners, the key is to confirm the material condition, forming requirements, inspection documents, and delivery details before production. Clear technical information helps reduce material mismatch, forming problems, and quotation delays.
Alloy and temper: confirm whether the required material is 7050 wire rod, 7050 aluminum wire, or related 7050 bar and rod. For rivet and fastener wire, the delivery temper and final heat treatment requirements should be clearly specified.
Diameter and tolerance: provide the required diameter, tolerance grade, coil form, straight length, or cut-to-length requirement. Diameter control is especially important for cold heading, riveting, and continuous fastener production.
Application: specify whether the material will be used for aerospace rivets, high-strength fasteners, cold heading blanks, pins, clips, retainers, machined fastener blanks, or structural connection parts.
Referenced standard or drawing: provide the applicable standard, material specification, part drawing, or sample requirement. This helps confirm chemical composition, mechanical properties, surface quality, and inspection items.
Mechanical property requirements: confirm tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, shear strength, riveting performance, or other performance requirements according to the final application and testing condition.
Surface quality: specify whether bright surface, cleaned surface, smooth drawn surface, or other surface condition is required. For fastener wire, cracks, burrs, peeling, corrosion, and deep scratches should be carefully controlled.
Inspection documents: confirm whether MTC, raw material report, inspection report, radiography test report, third-party inspection, or batch traceability documents are required for the order.
Packaging and delivery: confirm coil weight, spool type, straight bar packaging, moisture protection, export packing, quantity, delivery destination, and project schedule.
For faster quotation, please send your alloy, temper, diameter, tolerance, application, referenced standard or drawing, quantity, inspection requirements, and delivery destination. Chalco can help confirm a suitable 7050 aluminum wire rod, wire, or related bar product according to your project requirements.
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FAQ About 7050 Aluminum Wire Rod for Rivets and Fasteners
What is 7050 aluminum wire rod used for?
7050 aluminum wire rod is commonly used for aerospace rivets, high-strength fasteners, cold heading blanks, and structural connection parts that require high strength, stable mechanical properties, and resistance to stress corrosion cracking.
Is 7050 aluminum wire rod suitable for aerospace rivets?
Yes. 7050 aluminum wire rod can be used for aerospace rivet and fastener applications where higher strength and controlled forming performance are required. The final alloy temper, diameter, shear strength, and riveting performance should be confirmed according to the referenced standard, drawing, and project requirements.
What tempers are available for 7050 aluminum wire rod?
For 7050 aluminum wire rod and fastener wire, common delivery tempers include O, H13, and T73. Related 7050 bar and rod products can also be supplied in tempers such as T6, T73511, T74511, and T76511 according to machining and structural requirements.
What is the difference between 7050 wire rod and 7050 aluminum wire?
7050 aluminum wire rod is usually supplied as a semi-finished material for further drawing, cold heading, or fastener production. 7050 aluminum wire usually refers to smaller-diameter drawn wire used for formed wire parts, small fasteners, pins, clips, retainers, and custom wire forms.
Can Chalco supply 7050 aluminum bar and rod together with wire rod?
Yes. In addition to 7050 aluminum wire rod and wire, Chalco can also supply related 7050 aluminum bar and rod products for machined fastener blanks, aerospace structural components, supports, connectors, and project-specific machined parts.
What information is needed to quote 7050 aluminum wire rod?
For quotation, please provide the alloy, temper, diameter, tolerance, delivery form, application, referenced standard or drawing, mechanical property requirements, inspection documents, quantity, and delivery destination.
Order 7050 Aluminum Wire Rod, Wire and Related Bar Products
Chalco supplies 7050 aluminum wire rod, aluminum wire, and related bar and rod products for aerospace rivets, high-strength fasteners, cold heading blanks, formed wire parts, machined fastener blanks, and structural connection components. Product specifications can be confirmed according to drawings, referenced standards, forming process, inspection requirements, and project procurement needs.
To help us recommend a suitable product and provide a more accurate quotation, please send the following information:
- Product form: wire rod, drawn wire, round bar, flat bar, hex bar, square bar, or custom profile
- Alloy and temper: such as 7050 O, H13, T73, T6, T73511, T74511, or other required temper
- Size requirement: diameter, tolerance, coil form, straight length, cut-to-length size, or machining allowance
- Application: aerospace rivets, high-strength fasteners, cold heading blanks, pins, clips, retainers, machined fastener blanks, or structural parts
- Referenced standard or drawing: material specification, part drawing, sample, or technical requirement
- Performance requirements: tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, shear strength, riveting performance, or surface quality requirements
- Inspection documents: MTC, raw material report, inspection report, third-party inspection, radiography test report, or traceability documents
- Order information: quantity, packaging requirement, delivery destination, and expected delivery schedule
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