Al 3003 Foil for Aluminum Honeycomb Core in India
India’s booming aerospace and lightweight construction sectors rely on 3003 alloy foil for high-performance honeycomb cores. Mingtai Aluminum delivers precision-controlled foil with consistent mechanical properties to Indian honeycomb manufacturers.
Why Choose Mingtai 3003 Honeycomb Foil?
Precision Thickness & Flatness
Thickness: 0.03mm – 0.2mm (0.05mm/0.07mm most used)
Tolerance: ±0.003mm (exceeds ASTM B479)
Anti-sag properties ensure uniform node thickness during expansion
Optimized Honeycomb Formability (H18/H22 Tempers)
H18: Tensile strength ≥185MPa for rigid aerospace cores
H22: Elongation ≥5% for curved architectural panels
Al-Mn alloy (Mn 1.0-1.5%) offers better corrosion resistance than pure Al
High Manufacturing Yield
Residual oil ≤5mg/m² (meets AMS 2772), prevents adhesive failure
India-Specific Solutions
✓ Custom Slitting: Master coils (1650mm) slitted to 3-100mm honeycomb strips
✓ Surface Options: Bright/matte finish, anti-corrosion coating (one/both sides)
✓ Secure Packaging: Hard paper cores + anti-static film + desiccant
✓ Logistics:
– Ports: Shanghai/Ningbo → Nhava Sheva/Mundra (18-22 days)
– Docs: COO (Form B for duty reduction), SGS test reports
Request Honeycomb Foil Datasheet!
▸ Email: sales@mingtai-al.com
▸ WhatsApp/WeChat: +86-17760728273
▸ Website: www.mingtaialuminum.com
▸ Factory: No.162 Jinbai Road, Hi-Tech Zone, Zhengzhou, China
FAQ: Critical Concerns for Honeycomb Foil
Q1: Why 3003 alloy over others for honeycomb?
A1: 3003 offers the best cost-performance balance:
20% higher node strength vs 1100
35% cost saving vs 5052
Compatible with epoxy/phenolic adhesives
Q2: MOQ & slitting tolerance?
A2:
Master coil MOQ: 1 ton (width ≥800mm)
Slit strips MOQ: 3 tons
Slitting tolerance: Width ±0.1mm, coil run-out ≤0.5mm
Q3: Can you provide BIS certification?
A3: Our foil meets IS 737 (equivalent to ASTM B479). BIS certification must be applied by Indian importers. We supply full material test reports (composition, mechanical properties, dimensions) to support certification.
Q4: How to prevent foil breakage during expansion?
A4: Key solutions:
Temper selection: H22 for high expansion ratios
Oil control: Mingtai guarantees ≤5mg/m² residue
Free process guidance: Speed/temperature optimization