Aluminium sheet & coil from BlueScope Distribution

BlueScope Distribution is a single source product, processing and solutions provider of steel and aluminium products.

Our customers enjoy easy access to our complete range of aluminium products, such as aluminium sheet and aluminium coil, thanks to our nationwide network of sites and export team that caters to specific international locations. Our aluminium products, available in various alloys and tempers, are versatile and suitable for a wide range of applications.

BlueScope Distribution provides a variety of aluminium processing options to our customers, including the ability to tailor aluminium sheet products to their specific size and shape requirements through cutting and routing. Our skilled and knowledgeable teams possess the expertise to offer advice on the optimal aluminium sheet and coil products for each customer’s unique needs.

DNV certified aluminium products

BlueScope Distribution has the capability to provide customers with a range of DNV certified aluminium sheet and aluminium plate and aluminium extrusion products. Our experienced teams have the necessary industry expertise and technical know-how to offer tailored aluminium products and processing solutions to customers across marine, transport, defence, and specialised government products seeking DNV certification.

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Distribution member of the Australian Aluminium Council

As a distribution member of the Australian Aluminium Council, BlueScope Distribution takes pride in our affiliation with the leading association representing the Australian aluminium industry. Through our involvement with the Council, our team remains up-to-date on the latest aluminium product updates. We pass this information on to our customers to ensure they stay informed.

Certified non-combustible AS1530.1 Aluminium Product

BlueScope Distribution provides businesses with access to a selection of certified non-combustible aluminium products that can be customised to suit your project requirements. Our range of mill-finish aluminum sheet, coil, and plate products, up to 6.30mm thickness, has been independently tested in accordance with AS 1530.1-1994 standards by CSIRO in Australia, ensuring compliance with Australian combustibility test requirements for materials.

Officially, the material is NOT deemed combustible according to the test criteria specified in Clause 3.4 of AS 1530.1-1994*. This means your façade and cladding manufacturing requirements can benefit from further certainty and certification, ensuring your projects adhere to necessary specifications.

Product

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National supplier of aluminium sheet

At BlueScope Distribution, we can source an extensive range of aluminium sheet and coil products. Our aluminium products are available in a variety of alloy and temper combinations as well finishing and processing options.

Our aluminium sheet and coil products can be used across a number of industries, including general engineering and fabrication applications, as well as commercial building, marine, transport and leisure.

Aluminium sheet & coil products

  • Grade 3003 H14 sheet: used in a diverse range of industries including architectural building products, food and chemical industry, automotive, transport and oil & gas.
  • Grade 3004 H34 sheet: similar to uses in Grade 3003, it can be used a diverse range of industries including building products both internally and externally, including façade paneling, garage doors, acoustic ceilings and signage. 
  • Grade 5005 H34 sheet & coil: A general purpose alloy, suitable for a range of sheet metal applications.
  • Grade 5052 H32 / H38 sheet & coil: Used in marine applications, sheet metal work, appliances and signage.
  • Grade 5083 H321 / DNV H321 sheet: Used to strengthen aluminium structure including transport and marine applications from ships, boat hulls and superstructures. 
  • Grade 5251 H32 / H34 / H38 sheet: Ideal for general fabrication and manufacturing in both industrial and commercial building applications.

We offer options across the range for PE coating, naked or paper interleaved.

Finish options

We offer the following finishing options for our aluminium sheet products: 

  • Linishing
  • Powder coating
  • Roller applied painting
  • Anodising
  • Bright finishing
  • Media blasting
  • Polishing

Processing

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Aluminium sheet processing capabilities

BlueScope Distribution offers a range of processing services to suit our aluminium products. This enables us to deliver custom cut and processed aluminium products that our customers then transform for their end use application requirements.

At BlueScope Distribution, we have processing capabilities with enable us to cut aluminium sheet to the precise size and shape required by our customers. 

Our range of processing services for the extensive range of aluminium products that we provide, include:

  • Aluminium routing: In-house aluminium routing enables us to cut aluminium to a specific size, as well as drilling and etching the aluminium in order to assist our customers with using, assembling and identifying the aluminium. 
  • Laser cutting: Aluminium laser cutting can be arranged to fulfil the needs of our customers.
  • Slitting and shearing: This in-house capability enables us to cut aluminium coil into custom sheet sizes up to 4mm thick and 6 metres in length. Slitting to narrower coil sizes is also available.
  • PE application: This adds a protective layer to the aluminium, which can protect the material during transportation and processing.
  • Aluminium forming: Using the application of force to bend or stretch an aluminium sheet into a certain shape.

To learn more about our range of aluminium processing services, please visit our processing page.

Solutions

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Your partner for aluminium sheet

At BlueScope Distribution, we offer our customers solutions that encompass the entire supply chain. In addition to sourcing and processing the aluminium sheet, we assist our clients with managing procurements and delivery timelines and can co-ordinate just in time delivery.

At BlueScope Distribution, we are more than aluminium suppliers. In addition to sourcing and processing aluminium sheet and coil, we are proud to provide our customers with value-add aluminium solutions for every stage of the supply chain. We can assist our clients with a number of services, including managing procurements and delivery timelines as well as co-ordinating just in time delivery.

BlueScope Distribution also provide our customers with other aluminium solutions as they require, including the following:

  • Aluminium kitting: We pride ourselves on offering our customers value-add solutions. We are able to kit the aluminium materials for ease of assembly, which means the aluminium is pre-cut and delivered to customers in grouped sections that are marked and ready for assembly. This service is available to customers across industries. In particular, customers in the commercial building, marine, transport and leisure industries find this service valuable.

BlueScope Distribution also provide our customers with other aluminium solutions they require, including the following:

  • Project management
  • Just in time delivery
  • Stock management strategies
  • Forecasting support
  • End to end supply chain
  • B2B integration

To learn more about our range of aluminium solutions, please visit our solutions page

Industries We Service

As an Australian aluminium distributor and solutions provider, BlueScope Distribution is dedicated to supporting our customers by offering a comprehensive range of aluminium products alongside in-house processing capabilities and a variety of value-added services. With branches located throughout regional and metropolitan Australia, we supply aluminium to thousands of businesses across the country and internationally, catering to a broad range of industries.

Although we specialise in serving the following key industries, our national network of BlueScope Distribution branches carries a diverse stock portfolio to meet the needs of customers across various other industries. If your industry is not listed below, please feel contact our team to find out how we can help you and to learn more about our product range.

Commercial & architecture

BlueScope Distribution serves businesses in the commercial and architecture sectors with a range of aluminium products, including aluminium sheet, aluminium plate and treadplate, and aluminium extrusions. In addition to the aluminium products that we offer, we also provide a single point of contact for all your aluminium needs, along with various value-added solutions. Our teams appreciate the significance of delivering aluminium products on-time to meet project deadlines and can assist in managing supply. Our customers can take advantage of our extensive stockholdings for time-sensitive materials, exceptional inventory control, and warehousing processes.

The aluminium products we provide to the commercial and architecture sectors are typically utilised in the following applications:

Aluminium sheet & coil product applications

  • Façade Panel for routing, turret punching, profiling,
  • Flashings
  • Privacy and partition screening

Marine

Aluminium is a versatile material that finds wide-ranging applications in the marine industry. Its light weight, high corrosion resistance in marine environments, and excellent strength-to-weight ratio make it especially suitable for end-use applications in this sector. BlueScope Distribution provides aluminium to the marine industry and boasts extensive experience in handling large-scale projects within the sector. Our teams work cohesively to manage the supply and processing of aluminium products, ensuring that our customers’ project timelines are met.

The aluminium products we supply to the marine sector are used in the following applications:

Aluminium sheet & coil product applications

  • Tinnies
  • Personal watercraft
  • Fishing vessels
  • Commercial vessels
  • Pontoons & platforms

Transport

BlueScope Distribution provides Australia’s transport and automotive customers with high-quality aluminium products, processing, and solutions. Our range of aluminium products is typically utilised by our customers as part of their own manufacturing or fabrication processes. Our teams are committed to offering value-added solutions that positively impact our customers’ entire business operations, including project management, just-in-time delivery, end-to-end supply chain management, and B2B integration.

The aluminium products we provide to the transport sector find application in the following end-use areas:

Aluminium sheet & coil product applications

  • Fuel tanks
  • Pressure vessels
  • Trucks & tippers walls & floors
  • Tankers and bulk haulage plates

Leisure & recreation

BlueScope Distribution provides aluminium products to businesses across Australia for various end-use applications. BlueScope Distribution offers a range of aluminium products that are utilized in the production of leisure and recreational vehicles, such as toolboxes, trays, canopies, and componentry. In addition to supplying aluminium, we offer a selection of value-added services to our customers. We provide a single point of contact for all your aluminium needs and possess a range of in-house processing capabilities. Our customers also benefit from our substantial stockholdings for time-sensitive materials, exceptional inventory control, and warehousing processes.

The aluminium products we provide to the recreation sector are utilised in the following end-use applications:

Aluminium sheet & coil product applications

  • Canopies
  • Campers / caravans
  • 4WD and camping accessories

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Aluminium sheet frequently asked questions:

Aluminium sheets are suitable for various applications, including manufacturing, fabrication or general engineering. Common industries where aluminium sheet are used include: 

  • Transport: BlueScope Distribution services Australia’s transport and automotive customers with quality aluminium sheet products, processing and solutions. We provide a range of aluminium products that our customers typically use as part of their own manufacturing or fabricating processes for vehicles such as trailers and tippers, rail and automotive.
  • Marine: Aluminium sheet is used to make a wide variety of products in the marine industry. It is particularly effective for end-use applications in this sector as it is light-weight, has high corrosion resistance in marine environments and has excellent strength to weight ratio while being easy to fabricate.
  • Leisure vehicles: Aluminium sheet is light weight and is commonly used to build fuel tanks, ute and truck canopies, camper trailers and manufacture caravan chassis and subframe. Aluminium can handle harsh weather conditions, making it a durable and long-lasting material.
  • Partition and privacy screening: Aluminium sheets are commonly used for partition and privacy screenings. This is due to aluminium’s durability, where it’s not prone to bending or breaking easily.
  • Façade panels: Aluminium sheet is used in construction as façade panelling due to aluminium being a non-combustible material. It has great thermal conductivity and offers excellent corrosion resistance. Aluminium sheet does not rust when it has undergone an anodising process, and is one of the only metals ideal for routing. Other manufacturing techniques include turret punching and laser profiling.
  • Building systems and sun control: Due to its thermal conductivity, high strength and light weight, aluminium is used in building systems, including sun control as solid aluminium does not combust.
  • Fixings and brackets: Aluminium sheets are commonly used to manufacture fixings and brackets due to high corrosion resistance and durability.
  • Electrical boxes and housing: As aluminium sheet has good electrical conductivity it’s commonly used to manufacture electrical enclosures. Aluminium also has a high resistance to corrosion, making it ideal for exposure to weather and harsh environments.
  • Aquaculture and water management: BlueScope Distribution has strategic stockholding of aluminium sheet, required by the aquaculture and water management industry. Aluminium sheet products are used in the fabrication of components for irrigation tubes, water gates, metering & flow control, channels, canals & culverts, dams &barrier controls, tanks and vessels, well/bore linings, flow measuring weirs, water treatment plants and flood mitigation.

BlueScope Distribution provides a wide range of products to businesses operating in the construction sector. 

Our aluminium products for the construction sector are typically used in the following areas:

  • Routed façade panels (router cut, turret punched, profiling)
  • Flashings
  • Privacy and partition screening
  • Fixings and brackets

While steel is known to be stronger than aluminium based on pure strength, aluminium sheets have properties that make them more suitable than steel for certain applications.

Many aluminium grades are as strong as steel. In addition, thinner gauge aluminium sheets are light weight, resistant to corrosion, durable and malleable, making them appropriate for a range of applications.

Aluminium sheets are high in demand across various industries in Australia. They are available in different grades to suit a range of industrial applications.

  • Grade 3003 H14 sheet: This type of sheet can be used across various industries such as facade, sun control, food and chemical processes, oil & gas, automotive and for transport applications.
  • Grade 3004 H34 sheet: Similar to Grade 3003, it can be used for a range of applications that include garage doors, signage, tanks and façade panelling.
  • Grade 5005 H34 sheet & coil: This type of sheet can be used for a range of sheet metal fabrication and manufactured applications. 
  • Grade 5052 H32 sheet & coil: This type of sheet can be used for a wide range of manufacturing or fabrication processes being 30% stronger than 5005 H34.
  • Grade 5052 H38/ 5251 H38 sheet & coil: This sheet grade is widely preferred across rigid sheet metal work and for road signage.
  • Grade 5083 H321 / DNV H321 sheet: This sheet grade is a common choice to construct marine and transport parts such as components or bodies.

Aluminium sheets are a cost effective option for fabrication being a ratio of 1:3 in weight compared to steel. They are 1:2.5 of the price of steel, with the benefit that aluminium is corrosion resistant, highly malleable, and requires minimal effort to fabricate.

Aluminium sheets are used across various industries in Australia, requiring a variety of sheet sizes for many end-use applications. At BlueScope Distribution, we stock most standard sheet sizes (see below); and offer DNV certified products up to 2200mm wide and 11800mm in length. Our team also have the processing capability to cut and supply aluminium sheet products into your desired shape and size. We have shearing equipment which enables us to turn aluminium coil into custom size aluminium sheets to ease our customers manufacturing processes.

Standard aluminium sheet sizes:

  • 1200mm x 2400mm
  • 1200mm x 6000mm
  • 1500mm x 3000mm
  • 1500mm x 6000mm

Custom sizes and shapes also available up to 2200mm wide and 11800mm in length.

The information on this page is not an exhaustive statement of all relevant information and is provided by way of general information only. BlueScope Distribution Pty Ltd makes no representation or warranty in relation to this data sheet document or the products or processes it describes, and takes no responsibility for any adverse consequences of any nature which arise as a result of reliance on the information or recommendations contained in it. You must make your own assessment of the information and recommendations contained on this page, including when necessary seeking specific advice as to the suitably of the products or processes featured on this page for the purpose for which, and the manner in which, you propose to use them. This may involve further independent analysis and testing.