Metals
At Alini Metals & Plastics, we offer a comprehensive range of metals for various industries, from construction and engineering to architecture and design. Whether you’re looking for raw material or custom fabrication, we supply top-quality metals to meet your exact specifications. Below, you’ll find an overview of the metals we offer, along with the forms available for each.
Aluminium is a lightweight, corrosion-resistant metal with high conductivity and strength. It’s widely used in the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries, prized for its ease of machining and exceptional strength-to-weight ratio.
Technical details: High conductivity and excellent strength-to-weight ratio make it popular for aerospace, automotive, and construction industries.
Available grades: We offer grades including 1050, 5083, 5251, and 6061 for applications requiring different levels of strength and corrosion resistance.
Available forms: Aluminium is available as sheet, plate, rod, bar, tube, and profiles. Sheets and plates are ideal for architectural cladding and façades, while bars and rods are often used in construction frameworks. Tubes provide lightweight solutions for piping and structural applications.
Known for its resistance to rust and corrosion, stainless steel is a durable material often used in architectural, medical, and marine environments. It maintains its strength in high temperatures and requires minimal maintenance.
Technical details: Durable and maintains its strength at high temperatures.
Available grades: We supply grades such as 304, 316, and 430 for various levels of corrosion resistance and strength.
Available forms: We supply stainless steel in sheet, plate, bar, rod, tube, and profiles. Mirror-polished or satin finishes are popular in decorative uses, while stainless steel plates and sheets are utilized in structural and architectural applications.
Mild steel is a versatile and affordable metal with excellent weldability and machinability, making it perfect for construction, automotive parts, and general engineering. It offers good tensile strength and can be treated for improved corrosion resistance.
Technical details: Good tensile strength, easily fabricated, and can be treated for enhanced corrosion resistance.
Available grades: Grades S275, S355, and EN8 are available, offering different strength levels.
Available forms: You can order mild steel in sheet, plate, bar, rod, tube, and profiles. Mild steel plates are commonly used in structural fabrication, while rods and bars find utility in mechanical and engineering projects.
Cast iron is strong, durable, and heat-resistant, commonly used in automotive components, heavy machinery, and architectural details like railings. Its excellent wear resistance makes it a choice material in demanding applications.
Technical details: Strong, durable, and heat resistant, ideal for automotive and industrial components.
Available grades: Grades include Grey Iron (Grade 250) and Ductile Iron (Grade 65-45-12).
Available forms: Available in bar, rod, and plate form, cast iron is often used in applications requiring rigidity and durability. Its machinability makes it ideal for engine blocks and gear housing.
Tool steel is engineered for high hardness and wear resistance, commonly used in cutting and shaping tools, dies, and moulds. It has excellent durability, making it suitable for high-stress environments.
Technical details: Retains its cutting edge, even at high temperatures.
Available grades: We offer O1, D2, and A2, each suited for various heat treatment and wear resistance requirements.
Available forms: Tool steel can be supplied in bar, rod, sheet, and plate forms. It’s often cut to specific sizes for precision tools, with bar and rod forms popular in machine tooling.
Corten steel, also known as weathering steel, is a highly durable material that develops a rust-like patina over time, making it perfect for architectural and outdoor applications. It resists atmospheric corrosion and improves with age.
Technical details: Highly durable, improves in appearance with weathering.
Available grades: Grades A and B, with Grade A commonly used in architectural applications.
Available forms: Corten steel is supplied in sheet, plate, bar, and profiles. It is commonly used in cladding, façades, and landscaping elements like planters and garden screens.
Copper is a highly conductive, corrosion-resistant metal, often used in electrical components, plumbing, and decorative architectural features. It is renowned for its natural patina, which provides additional protection and aesthetic appeal over time.
Technical details: Corrosion-resistant, with excellent formability and heat conductivity.
Available grades: Available in C101 and C106 for electrical and general engineering purposes.
Available forms: Available as sheet, plate, bar, rod, tube, and profiles. Copper sheets and plates are used for roofing, cladding, and interior design, while rods and tubes are used in plumbing and electrical applications.
Brass is a versatile alloy of copper and zinc, known for its corrosion resistance and aesthetic finish. It’s commonly used in decorative hardware, plumbing, and electrical components.
Technical details: Easy to machine and polish, making it a popular choice for both functional and decorative purposes.
Available grades: CZ121, CZ108, and CZ131, each offering different levels of machinability and corrosion resistance.
Available forms: We supply brass in sheet, plate, rod, bar, tube, and profiles. Brass rods and bars are popular in decorative and mechanical applications, while sheets are often used for signage and interior design.
Naval brass is a corrosion-resistant alloy ideal for marine environments, offering strength, durability, and resistance to seawater. It’s frequently used in shipbuilding and other maritime applications.
Technical details: Strong and durable, ideal for marine and industrial applications.
Available grades: We offer Naval Brass 464, known for its excellent resistance to saltwater.
Available forms: Available as sheet, plate, bar, rod, and tube, naval brass is used in marine hardware, fasteners, and propeller shafts.
Phosphor bronze is a tough, corrosion-resistant alloy often used in electrical connectors, springs, and bearings due to its excellent wear resistance and low friction properties.
Technical details: Offers low friction, excellent corrosion resistance, and is easily machined.
Available grades: PB102, commonly used for electrical connectors and springs.
Available forms: We offer phosphor bronze in sheet, plate, rod, and bar forms. It’s ideal for precision components and electrical contacts.
Leaded bronze is valued for its machinability and low friction, making it ideal for bushings, bearings, and gears. It offers good corrosion resistance and is commonly used in mechanical applications.
Technical details: Offers good corrosion resistance and low friction.
Available grades: Grades LG2 and LG4, used in different mechanical applications.
Available forms: Supplied in sheet, plate, rod, and bar, leaded bronze is widely used in the manufacture of mechanical and hydraulic components.
Zinc is commonly used for galvanizing steel to prevent rust and for roofing and architectural features. It has excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in atmospheric conditions.
Technical details: High resistance to corrosion, especially in atmospheric conditions.
Available grades: Z1 and Z2 for different purity levels.
Available forms: Zinc is available in sheet, plate, and bar forms, often used in cladding, flashings, and custom decorative elements.
Titanium is a lightweight, high-strength metal known for its excellent corrosion resistance and durability. It’s widely used in aerospace, medical implants, and high-performance engineering applications.
Technical details: High strength-to-weight ratio and outstanding durability.
Available grades: Grades 2 and 5 are commonly used in aerospace and medical applications.
Available forms: Titanium is supplied in sheet, plate, bar, rod, and tube. Its high strength-to-weight ratio makes it ideal for structural and engineering uses in demanding environments.
Each of our metals can be supplied in various forms, allowing for flexibility depending on your project needs:
- Sheet and Plate: Thin, flat metal, ideal for structural and architectural applications, cladding, and decorative uses.
- Bar and Rod: Solid, cylindrical metal used in construction, engineering, and manufacturing applications where strength and rigidity are required.
- Tube: Hollow cylindrical metal, often used in piping, structural frames, and architectural features.
- Profiles: Custom shapes and sizes designed to meet specific architectural or industrial requirements, offering a tailored solution for your project.
We provide metals in full sheets, plates, bars, and tubes, or can cut materials to size to meet your exact specifications, reducing waste and saving on costs.
Custom Fabrication and Specialist Finishes
Beyond raw materials, Alini Metals & Plastics offers comprehensive fabrication services. Whether you’re looking for precision cutting, welding, shaping, or perforation, our team is equipped to turn your vision into reality. We also provide a range of specialist finishes, including powder coating, galvanising, mirror polishing, satin brushing, and patina effects like aged copper and bronze. These finishes can enhance durability, improve aesthetic appeal, or provide specific technical properties, depending on your project requirements.
For more information on our metals or to request a quote, please contact us.
