Aluminum slugs refers to a round aluminum sheet made by processes such as stamping or casting, which is usually used in a variety of industrial and manufacturing applications. Aluminum slug is an important intermediate product in the aluminum processing process. After further processing, it can be made into a variety of daily necessities and industrial parts.
- Packaging fieldapplication
(1). Aluminum cans (easy-pull cans)
– Use: used to hold carbonated beverages, beer, energy drinks, etc.
– Processing process: Aluminum slug is stamped and stretched into a can body, and then formed by processes such as bottom sealing and necking.
– Advantages: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, recyclable, and can effectively block light and air to keep the contents fresh.
(2). Aerosol cans
– Use: Hold pesticides, hairspray, shaving foam, spray perfume, etc.
– Processing characteristics: Aluminum slug is stretched to form a thin-walled can body, which has strong sealing, can withstand internal air pressure, and the material is safe and odorless.
(3). Bottle caps and closures
– Use: Sealing caps for beverage bottles, cosmetic bottles, medicine bottles, etc.
– Forms:
Screw caps: formed by stamping and adapted to the bottle mouth thread;
Pull ring caps: Commonly seen in cans, the aluminum slug is welded to the can body after stamping.
Advantages: Anti-oxidation, good sealing, some designs (such as pull ring caps) are easy to open.
(4). Foldable hoses
– Use: For toothpaste, hand cream, paint, ointment, etc.
– Processing process: The aluminum slug is stretched into a tube, sealed at one end, and processed with threads or tube mouths at the other end for easy extrusion.
– Features: Foldable and deformable, convenient for controlling the dosage, and the barrier properties of aluminum can prevent the contents from deteriorating.
(5). Lipstick shells, cosmetic packaging
– Use: Making lipstick tubes, powder boxes, mascara shells, etc.
– Processing advantages: Aluminum slugs can be stamped into small precision parts, and the surface can be anodized, electroplated, etc. to improve the appearance and texture, while having a certain strength to protect the internal products.
- Industrial and electronic fields
(1). Heat dissipation components
– Uses: computer CPU radiators, power adapter heat sinks, automobile engine heat dissipation components, etc.
– Reason: Aluminum has good thermal conductivity. Aluminum slugs are processed into heat sinks by stamping, milling, etc. to increase the heat dissipation area and quickly export heat.
(2). Electronic component housing
– Uses: router housing, mobile phone middle frame, tablet computer back panel, etc.
– Advantages: Aluminum is light and strong. Aluminum slugs can be formed by die casting or stamping to meet the needs of electronic equipment for thinness and drop resistance, and have certain electromagnetic shielding performance.
(3). Mechanical parts
– Uses: automotive parts (such as pistons, cylinder heads), medical equipment accessories, aerospace lightweight parts, etc.
– Processing method: Aluminum slug is forged and cut into high-strength parts, using the low density and corrosion resistance of aluminum to reduce the weight of equipment and extend its service life.
The core advantages and value of aluminum slugs:
– Strong processing adaptability: It can be made into various shapes through stamping, stretching, die-casting and other processes to meet the structural requirements of different products.
– Excellent material properties: light weight, corrosion resistance, good thermal conductivity, recyclable, in line with environmental protection and lightweight trends.
– Wide application scenarios: From daily packaging to high-end industrial manufacturing, aluminum slug has become an important basic material for modern manufacturing due to its cost-effectiveness and performance.
Aluminum slugs uses cover many industries due to its excellent physical and chemical properties, especially in applications that require lightweight, high-strength and corrosion-resistant materials. Its production process is flexible and can be customized according to different needs.
