UACJ rolled aluminum alloys are produced in its cutting-edge works under thorough quality
and environmental management systems with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification.
Alloy designation | Characteristics | Use in automobiles | ||
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1000 Al |
1050 | A50 | Excellent processability and surface treatability. The most corrosion-resistant of all aluminum alloys. |
Heat insulators |
1100 | A30 | General-purpose aluminum with over 99.0% purity. Surface appears slightly white after anodizing. |
Heat insulators, license plates | |
1200 | A0 | Heat insulators | ||
2000 Al-Cu |
2014 | 14S |
Very strong alloy used for structural components. Because of relatively higher copper content, inferior corrosion resistance. |
Motorbike handles, ABS |
2017 | 17S | Shock absorbers, handles, spokes, conrods |
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2024 | 24S | |||
2219 | B19S | High-strength, excellent properties at high and low temperatures, superior weldability, but inferior corrosion resistance. |
Rotors, brake components | |
CG29 | Higher strength at elevated temperatures than that of 2618. | Conrods, pistons | ||
CB156 CB256 KS26 |
Lead-free highly-machinable alloys. | AT valves | ||
2618 | 2618 | High-strength at high temperatures. Saitable for forging and machining. |
Compressor wheels, Pistons | |
20A1 | ||||
3000 Al-Mn |
3003 | 303S D3S |
10% stronger than 1100. Good processability and corrosion resistance. |
Piping |
3004 | 304S 4S |
Stronger than 3003. Excellent deep-drawability, and good corrosion resistance. |
Cowl grilles, heat insulators | |
4000 Al-Si |
4032 | 32S | Excellent heat and abrasion resistance. Low thermal expansion coefficient. |
Pistons |
SC100 | Excellent abrasion resistance and forgability. Stronger than 4032. | Power steering housing, compressor scrolls, valve lifters |
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SC300 | A stronger version of SC100. | |||
TF06B TF08 TF10B |
Excellent abrasion resistance and forgability. Stronger than 4032. |
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TF12B | A hypereutectic alloy with enhanced forgability. | Compressor rotors | ||
5000 Al-Mg |
5052 | 52S | A medium-strength alloy. Good corrosion resistance and formability. High fatigue strength. |
Meter display panels, AT drums, air bag inflators, covers |
5454 | D54S | 20% stronger than 5052. Good corrosion resistance. | Wheel rims, suspension components | |
5083 | 183S | An alloy for use in welded structures. The strongest of the non-thermally treated alloys. |
Tanks, gas cylinders | |
383S | A high formability version of 183S. Excellent superplastic properties. |
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483S NP5/6 |
An extrusion alloy version of 183S. | Lashing rails | ||
5182 | A82S | Nearly as strong as 5083. Good processability and corrosion resistance. |
Dust covers, seat frames, air cleaner cases, spring sheets |
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GM145 | Good formability and stress corrosion cracking performance. | Body panels (interior) | ||
5154 | A154S | 20% stronger than 5052. Good formability. |
Wheels, underbody components, drivetrain components, suspension components |
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A254S | 20% stronger than 5052. Good stress corrosion cracking performance. |
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GC32 | Good formability and stress corrosion cracking performance. | |||
5022 | GC45 |
High-strength, high-formability body panel material. Low coat-baking proof stress reduction. |
Bonnets, roofs, doors, pillars, oil pans, floors, rear fenders, air cleaner housings |
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GC150 | A slightly stronger alloy than GC45. | Body panels | ||
5110A | 257S | A high brightness alloy with the same strength as 3003. Good deep-drawability and corrosion resistance. |
Moldings, trims, reflective panels, headlamp bulb shades |
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5056 | 356S | A non-heat-treatable alloy for welded structures. Excellent seawater resistance. |
Brake pistons, fuel delivery pipes, airbag inflators | |
6000 Al-Mg-Si |
SG712 TM30 |
Body panel alloy with high bake hardenability, formability, and high-hemmability. |
Bonnets, rear fenders, front fenders, pillars, wheel housings, roofs, doors |
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TM66 |
BH type body panel alloy. Even stronger than SG112 with good formability. |
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6061 | 61S 161S |
Heat-treatable alloys with good corrosion resistance. | ABS, crossmembers, wheels, propeller shafts, arms, links, air bags, joists, receiver tanks |
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561S | Power plant frames | |||
6013 | SG210 | High-strength aluminum alloy for forging. | Suspension arms | |
6063 | 63S 163S Y63 |
Typical extrusion alloys. Lower strength than 6061, but superior extrusion properties. |
Moldings, seat frames, truck bed gates, roof railings, piping |
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6005C | 465S L55 |
Intermediate strength between 6061 and 6063. Good corrosion resistance and weldability. |
Bumpers, space frames, engine brackets, seat frames, ABS, side sills, shock absorbers |
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SG109 | High-strength alloy with good bendability and corrosion resistance. Hollow extrusion is possible. |
Bumper reinforcement, space frames | ||
SG10 SG310 |
The strongest of the 6000 series alloys. | Wheels, propeller shafts, arms, links | ||
GT209 KS69S |
Lead-free high-machinability alloy. | AT valves | ||
7000 Al-Zn-Mg |
7075 | 75S | Typical high-strength alloy for use in aircraft manufacture. | Seatbelt hinges, links, bobbins, retractors |
7178 | A78S | The strongest aluminum alloy. | Keys | |
7003 | ZK60 K73 |
An extrusion alloy for welded structures. Better extrusion properties than 7204. |
Bumper reinforcement, seat sliders, motorbike frames, door impact beams, motorbike rims |
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7204 | ZK141 K70 |
Alloys for welded structures. The strength at the welded part recovers almost to the same as that of the raw material by natural aging. |
Steering components, crossmembers, brake pedals |
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7204 | ZK147 K70Y |
Jacks | ||
ZK55 | Even stronger than 7204. Welding and hollow extrusion is possible. |
Bumper reinforcement, impact beams, motorbike frames and rims |
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7046 | ZK170 | |||
7050 | ZG62 | High-strength aluminum alloys. | Motorbike front forks | |
ZC88 |