5052 O Temper 1.2mm Aluminum Circle for Pots
In the competitive cookware manufacturing industry, selecting the right base material is crucial to producing pots and pans that are durable, efficient, and safe for consumers. Enter the 5052 O Temper 1.2mm Aluminum Circle—a high-performance aluminum-magnesium alloy disc specifically engineered for cookware production. Designed to address core pain points like deep drawing challenges, corrosion resistance, and cost efficiency, this product stands out as a versatile, reliable, and cost-effective solution for both home and commercial cookware applications.
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I. Product Core Positioning: Tailored for Cookware Excellence
The 5052 O Temper 1.2mm Aluminum Circle is not just another raw material—it’s a purpose-built solution for cookware manufacturers. Combining the inherent strengths of 5052 aluminum-magnesium alloy with optimized O-state annealing and precision 1.2mm thickness, it delivers unmatched adaptability to complex cookware forming processes. Whether you’re producing lightweight home woks or heavy-duty commercial stockpots, this aluminum circle balances formability, durability, and affordability, making it the go-to choice for brands aiming to enhance product competitiveness without compromising on quality.
II. Product Core Highlights: Where Performance Meets Value
What sets the 5052 O Temper 1.2mm Aluminum Circle apart? It’s the perfect synergy of three key attributes:
III. Product Core Characteristics: Differentiated by Design
1. Material Advantage: Safe, Strong, and Corrosion-Resistant
Crafted from 5052 aluminum-magnesium alloy, the composition is carefully controlled: 95%-97% aluminum, 2.2%-2.8% magnesium, and 0.15%-0.35% chromium. This blend eliminates harmful impurities, making it fully compliant with food contact safety standards. Unlike pure aluminum (1xxx series), the added magnesium enhances tensile strength and corrosion resistance, ensuring cookware withstands daily exposure to moisture, salt, and acidic foods (e.g., tomatoes, vinegar) without degrading.
2. State Advantage: O-Temper for Flawless Forming
The “O” temper indicates full annealing treatment, which maximizes plasticity and softness. This critical process eliminates internal stresses, allowing the aluminum circle to undergo extreme deformation during deep drawing or spinning without cracking, peeling, or wrinkling. For manufacturers, this translates to a significant reduction in production defect rates—saving time, material, and labor costs.
3. Thickness Advantage: Precision 1.2mm for Balanced Performance
At 1.2mm thick (with ±0.02mm tolerance), this aluminum circle avoids the pitfalls of thinner (0.8-1.0mm) or thicker (1.5mm+) alternatives. Thinner discs may warp or dent easily, while thicker ones add unnecessary weight and cost. The 1.2mm profile ensures cookware retains heat evenly, resists deformation during use, and remains lightweight enough for comfortable handling—ideal for everything from compact saucepans to large woks.
4. Process Advantage: Ready-to-Use Surface Finish
Precision rolling and surface finishing processes yield a smooth, defect-free surface with no scratches, pits, or burrs. Edges are cleanly cut to prevent injury during handling. This “ready-to-process” quality means manufacturers can skip additional grinding or polishing steps, directly proceeding to anodizing, non-stick coating, or painting—streamlining production workflows.
IV. Key Performance Parameters: Quantified for Confidence
To ensure transparency and reliability, here are the critical technical specifications:
| Category |
Parameter Details |
| Basic Specifications |
Alloy: 5052; Temper: O; Thickness: 1.2mm; Diameter: Customizable (100–1200mm); Tolerance: Thickness ±0.02mm, Diameter ±0.5mm; Surface: Mill finish, anodized-ready, or coated-ready |
| Mechanical Properties |
Tensile Strength: 170–220 MPa; Elongation: ≥25%; Yield Strength: 70–100 MPa; Brinell Hardness: ~45 HB |
| Core Performance |
Thermal Conductivity: ~130 W/(m·K) (even heat distribution); Corrosion Resistance: Passes 48-hour salt spray test; Weldability: Weld strength ≥90% of base material; Recyclability: 100% recyclable |
| Compliance |
Meets ASTM B209, GB/T 3880 standards; FDA-compliant for food contact; RoHS-certified (no hazardous substances) |
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V. Cookware Application Scenarios: Versatility in Action
The 5052 O Temper 1.2mm Aluminum Circle adapts to a wide range of cookware types and production needs:
- Home Cookware: Ideal for woks, soup pots, stockpots, rice cooker inner pots, pressure cooker bodies/bases, and frying pans. Its even heat conduction reduces hot spots, while lightweight design eases daily use.
- Commercial Cookware: Perfect for restaurant-grade stockpots, woks, pizza pans, and baking trays. Withstands high-frequency use, resists dents from heavy utensils, and maintains shape under constant heating/cooling cycles.
- Custom Cookware: Supports customization of diameter (100–1200mm) and surface treatment (e.g., brushed, anodized) to fit unique designs like deep stockpots, mini saucepans, or branded cookware lines.
- Pain Point Solver: Eliminates common issues with lower-grade aluminum circles—cracking during forming, uneven heating, rapid corrosion, and short lifespan—helping your cookware stand out in the market.
VI. Competitive Edge: Why Choose 5052 O 1.2mm Over Alternatives?
| Comparison Dimension |
5052 O 1.2mm Aluminum Circle |
Competing Products |
| Material |
5052 Al-Mg alloy: Higher strength, 30%+ longer lifespan vs. 1050/1060 pure aluminum; better formability vs. 6061 alloy |
1050/1060 pure aluminum: Weak corrosion resistance; 6061 alloy: Prone to cracking during deep drawing |
| Temper |
O-state: Maximum plasticity, zero forming defects |
H32/H34 hard tempers: Require pre-heating, high defect rates |
| Thickness |
1.2mm: Balanced rigidity and lightness; cost-effective |
0.8-1.0mm: Easily warped; 1.5mm+: Heavy, higher material cost |
| Overall Value |
Mature production, stable inventory, supports small-batch (1-3 tons) and bulk orders |
Limited customization, higher defect-related costs |
VII. Production Standards & Quality Assurance: Trust Built In
Our commitment to quality starts with raw material selection: only high-purity aluminum ingots and magnesium are used. The production flow follows strict protocols:
- Raw material screening → 2. Precision rolling (controlled thickness) → 3. Annealing (O-temper guarantee) → 4. Surface finishing (defect removal) → 5. Multi-point inspection (thickness, flatness, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance) → 6. Secure packaging (anti-scratch film + pallets) → 7. On-time delivery.
Every batch undergoes rigorous testing, and any product failing to meet standards is rejected. We also offer sample testing, customized solutions, and responsive after-sales support—ensuring your production runs smoothly.
VIII. Conclusion & Partnership Guide: Elevate Your Cookware Today
The 5052 O Temper 1.2mm Aluminum Circle is more than a raw material—it’s a strategic investment in your cookware’s quality, performance, and market appeal. With its unmatched formability, corrosion resistance, and cost efficiency, it empowers manufacturers to create cookware that meets consumer demands for durability, safety, and ease of use.
Ready to upgrade your production? We offer:
- Customization: Diameter (100–1200mm), surface treatment, and packaging options.
- Flexible Orders: MOQ as low as 1-3 tons, with fast shipping for bulk orders.
- Sample Support: Request free samples to test performance in your production line.
Properties of the aluminum circle:
Aluminum circle is suitable for many markets, including cookware, automotive and lighting industries, etc., thanks to good product characteristics:
- Low anisotropy, which facilitates deep drawing
- Strong mechanical properties
- High and homogeneous heat diffusion
- Ability to be enameled, covered by PTFE (or others), anodized
- Good reflectivity
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Durability and resistance to corrosion
Aluminum Circles Process
Ingot/Master Alloys — Melting Furnace – Holding Furnace — D.C. Caster — Slab —- Scalper — Hot Rolling Mill – Cold Rolling Mill – Punching – Annealing Furnace — Final Inspection – Packing — Delivery
- Prepare the master alloys
- Melting furnace: put the alloys into the melting furnace
- D.C.cast aluminum ingot: To make the mother ingot
- Mill the aluminum ingot: to make the surface and side smooth
- Heating furnace
- Hot rolling mill: made the mother coil
- Colding rolling mill: the mother coil was rolled as the thickness you want to buy
- Punching process: become the size what you want
- Annealing furnace: change the temper
- Final inspection
- Packing: wooden case or wooden pallet
- Delivery
Quality Control
Assurance Below inspection will be done in the production.
- a. ray detection—RT;
- b. ultrasonic testing—UT;
- c. Magnetic Particle Testing-MT;
- d. penetration testing-PT;
- e. eddy current flaw detection-ET
1) Be free from Oil Stain, Dent, Inclusion, Scratches, Stain, Oxide Discoloration, Breaks, Corrosion, Roll Marks, Dirt Streaks, and other defects which will interfere with use.
2) Surface without black line, clean-cut, periodic stain, roller printing defects, such as other gko internal Control standards.
Aluminum discs packing:
Aluminum circles can be packed by export standards, covering with brown paper and plastic film. Finally, the Aluminium Round is fixed on a wooden pallet/wooden case.
- Put the driers side the aluminum circle, keep the products dry and clean.
- Use clean plastic paper, pack the aluminium circle, keep good sealing.
- Use the snakeskin paper, pack the surface of the plastic paper, keep good sealing.
- Next, there are two ways of packaging: One way is wooden pallet packaging, using the crusty paper packing the surface; Another way is wooden case packaging, using the wooden case packing the surface.
- Finally, lay the steel belt on the wooden box’s surface, keeping the wooden box fastness and secure.
Aluminum circle of Henan Huawei Aluminum. meet the export standard. Plastic film and brown paper can be covered at customers’ needs. What’s more, a wooden case or wooden pallet is adopted to protect products from damage during delivery. There are two kinds of packaging, which are eye to wall or eye to the sky. Customers can choose either of them for their convenience. Generally speaking, there are 2 tons in one package, and loading 18-22 tons in 1×20′ container, and 20-24 tons in 1×40′ container.
Why choose us?
In order to move with the times, HWALU keeps introducing the state of the art equipment and technique to improve its competitiveness. Always adhere to the business philosophy of quality as the center and customer first, to provide the highest quality aluminum disc circle series products to all parts of the world. More …
