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Automotive 5000 & 6000 Series Aluminum Coil for Lightweight Vehicles

Aluminum coil is a long continuous sheet of aluminum alloy rolled into a coil shape.

We mainly supply automotive-grade 5000series and 6000 series aluminum coils for vehicle Lightweighting.

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What’s Aluminum Coil Steel?

Aluminum coil is a long continuous sheet of aluminum alloy rolled into a coil shape.

We mainly supply automotive-grade 5000series and 6000 series aluminum coils for vehicle Lightweighting.

Considering the weight, cost, and forming process, aluminum alloy is one of the mainstream materials to realize automobile lightweight and electrification for a long time in the future.

Product Overview

5052-O/H32, 5182-O, 5754-O/H22, 5083;6016-T4, 6022-T4, 6061-T4/T6, 6082-T6 aluminum coils are core lightweight materials for new energy & fuel vehicles, reducing body weight by over 30%. Balanced stamping formability, weldability, corrosion resistance and bake-hardening performance, fully applicable for body panels, chassis and EV battery components.

Mechanical Properties of Automotive Sheet Products

Typical Mechanical Properties of 5000 Series Cold Rolled Automotive Aluminum Sheets

Alloy Grade	Reference AA Alloy Grade	Application Characteristics	Yield Strength Rp₀.₂	Tensile Strength Rₘ	Uniform Elongation Ag, % ≥	Total Elongation A₅₀, % ≥	Strain Hardening Index n (4–6%) ≥	Plastic Strain Ratio r (10%) ≥	Yield Point Elongation Ae, %
B5000-IIC	5754,5454M	For high corrosion-resistant sheets	85~130	≥200	17	20	0.26	0.60	-
B5000-REC	5754RC	For high-strength corrosion-resistant sheets	105~140	≥220	17	20	0.26	0.60	-
B5000-STD	5182	For high-strength corrosion-resistant sheets	110~160	≥250	20	23	0.26	0.60	-
B5000-STO	5182	For high-formability sheets	110~160	≥255	21	24	0.30	0.60	-
B5000-RSS	5182	For low-strain-mark sheets	110~150	≥250	20	23	0.25	0.60	0.60
B5000-HS	5083	For high-strength sheets	≥125	275~350	-	15	-	-	-
B5000-CQ	5052	For general-formability sheets	≥130	210 ~260	-	7	-	-	-
B5000-CQH	5052	For general-formability high-strength sheets	≥155	215~265	-	9	-	-	-

Typical Mechanical Properties of 6000 Series Cold Rolled Automotive Aluminum Sheets

Alloy Grade	Reference AA Alloy Grade	Application Characteristics	Yield Strength Rp₀.₂	Tensile Strength Rₘ	Uniform Elongation Ag, % ≥	Total Elongation A₅₀, % ≥	Strain Hardening Index n (10–20%) ≥	Plastic Strain Ratio r50 (10%) ≥	Yield-to-Tensile Ratio Rp₀.₂/Rₘ ≥
B6000-S	6014,6016	For standard grade sheets	90~140	≥200	20	23	0.23,0.26a	0.50,0.55b	0.60
B6000-IBR	6451,6181,6016	For high bake-hardening sheets	100~150	≥200	19	22	0.23	0.50	-
B6000-IH	6014,6016	For high flanging-performance sheets	90~130	≥175	19	23	0.23,0.26a	0.60,0.60b	0.60
B6000-HS	6111	For high-strength sheets	115~170	≥250	18	20	0.23	0.50	-
B6000-IF	6014,6016	For high-formability sheets	90~130	≥200	23	26	0.25	0.50,0.50c,0.50d	-

General Product Features

5000 Series (5052, 5182, 5754)

Non-heat-treatable Al-Mg alloy, strength improved by cold working

Ultra-high elongation, perfect for deep drawing & complex bending without cracking

Outstanding salt spray corrosion resistance, ideal for underbody & battery housing

Stable welding performance with high joint tightness

No shelf-life limit, stable during long-term storage

Mainly for inner body panels & anti-corrosion structural parts

6000 Series (6016, 6022, 6061-T4/T6)

Heat-treatable Al-Mg-Si alloy with bake hardening property

Strength rises sharply after painting baking, excellent dent resistance for exterior panels

Smooth surface without stretcher strain lines, premium painting finish

High tensile strength under T6 temper for load-bearing chassis components

Good performance for electrophoresis & anodizing

6-month shelf life recommended to avoid degraded stamping performance

Size & Supply Range

- Form: Cold/hot rolled aluminum coil, slitted narrow strip, cut sheets

- Thickness: 0.5–4.0mm, width 100–2600mm, custom length available

- Width: 100–2600mm, custom length available

Supply term: Small quantity in stock; mass orders only via futures pre-order, standard lead time 60–90 days

Automotive 5000 & 6000 Series Aluminum Coil－ Buyer’s FAQs

What’s the minimum order quantity for Automotive 5000 & 6000 Series Aluminum Coil?

We accept 1000KG quantity.

Can you provide custom size cutting and slitting?

Yes, we supply cut-to-length sheets, slit strips and customized flat sizes according to drawings.

Where are these aluminum coils Application?

5000 Series Door inner panels, hood inner panels, floor panels, fuel tanks, battery tray housing, seat frames, carriage skins

6000 Series Hood outer, door outer panels, roof panels, fenders, bumper beams, suspension brackets, lightweight A/B pillar reinforcements, EV battery top cover

What are your payment terms for bulk futures orders?

Normally a 30% deposit is required for futures orders. For long‑term clients with stable order volumes, we can accept flexible payment terms based on our mutual trust.

Do you usually keep these aluminum coils in stock?

Most of grades have stock. Large‑volume orders are futures‑only with 60-90day lead‑time.

What certificates can you provide before shipment?

We can supply official Mill Test Certificate (MTC) with full mechanical & chemical data.Third-party inspection reports are available upon your request before shipment.