Aalco, founded in 1964, is today Standard Stock and …

1 2 Aalco, founded in 1964, is today the UK s largest independent multi -metals stockholder , with a 25 million inventory spanningaluminium, stainless steel, copper ,brass, bronze and nickel alloys in allsemi-finished forms. Aalco provides customers with a cost-effective single source for all theirmetals requirements, together with a comprehensive processing serviceoffering all Stock in Standard sizes orcut to customer s instructions as wellas finishing and coating. No order istoo large or too small and Aalcooffers a responsive and competitiveservice for supplying anything fromsingle item orders to major JITcontracts, tailoring this service to theindividual needs of every unique combination of unrivalledproduct range, extensive processingfacilities and flexible service makesAalco a clear market leader. What s more Aalco s exceptionalcustomer service means that 30,000customers from every sector of UKmanufacturing and engineeringindustry rely on Aalco for theirmetals supplies.

2 with 20 companies across England,Scotland, Wales & Ireland, Aalcodelivers to every corner of the Aalco branch holds stocks tomeet the immediate needs ofcustomers in their local area. This is backed up by bulk stocks held at a central warehouse. For a quotation, for furtherinformation, more extensive technicalinformation, advice on productselection or to place an order, pleasecontact your local Aalco branch asshown on the back cover. Standard Stock and Specials This catalogue is intended to providean overview of the product rangetogether with the essential basictechnical information. Please notethat the sizes shown for eachproduct are those most widely usedand that many more options areavailable from Aalco s 10,000 itemstandard Stock range. Aalco also hold a significant range ofnon- Standard products as well asspecial items for particular industriesand individual customers.

3 In factaround 40% of the Stock at individualbranches falls into this category. Processing ServicesProcessed metals save time andmoney so many customers have a need for cutting this, Aalco iscommitted to providing an effectiveresponse and has thus made majorinvestments in a wide range ofadvanced processing equipment atboth local branches and centralfacilities. Most branches have on-sitebar sawing, protective PVC coatingof sheet and a guillotine. Centralfacilities include plate saws,polishing of sheet & coil and plasmaprofiling as well as coil processingspanning decoiling, levelling, slittingand blanking. In addition, Aalcoregularly arranges other services forcustomers on a sub-contract has developed particularspecialities in four key areas:Bar, tube and pipe cutting For bar, capacity is available toaccurately cut anything from a single16"/406mm diameter billet to highvolume repetitionblanking.

4 Fortubular productsthere is anequally flexiblerange of meansreliable deliveriesof cut piecesacross the wholeproduct processing Aalco s plate processing facilitiesprovide a unique range of possibilitiesfor cutting stainless steel, aluminium, copper , brass, bronze and nickel alloyplate that is unmatched in the sawshandle 4000mm lengthsin thicknesses up to 155mm. Plasmacuttingon air or submerged bedsprovides blanks up to 130mm thick,2000mm wide, 4000mm long. Bandsawscut circles 100mm thick up to1000mm diameter. Lasercuttingprovides a clean, accurate edge forthicknesses up to 50mm in 2000mmwidths and 4000mm lengths. 3 Water Jetcutting provides intricatedetail to close tolerances forthicknesses up to 100mm in 2000mmwidth plates up to 4000mm cut plates up to14 metres long, 12mm thick and2000mm wide. Abrasive Disccuttingprovides a clean, smooth, square-cutedge on plates up to 75mm thick,2000mm wide, 4000mm long.

5 Inaddition Aalco offer Plate Decoilingup to 12mm thick and 2000mm wide to provide plate blanks up to4000mm processing Our coil processing services coverdecoiling, levelling, slitting, spoolwinding, blanking, piercing, notchingand circling as well as polishing andprotective coating. Aluminium andstainless steel in thicknesses to with widths up to2000mm are processed to closetolerances on a 22 specialist lineswithin a dedicated group facility thatis unequalled in Europe. Surface finishing A significant percentage of thestainless steel sheet used today issupplied with a polished finish. Aalco has extensive polishing facilitiesproviding a range of finishes to meetevery application. This includes a fullrange of ground finishes as well asthe premium OPTISHEEN finish. The unique wet-cut OPTISHEEN process produces a very consistenthigh quality surface meeting thehighest food-industry supplies many other surface-finished products including polishedstainless steel plate, coil and tube,anodised aluminium sheet andextrusions as well as variouscoloured and/or textured takes great care whenselecting manufacturing sources forits products.

6 Every mill is subjected to careful scrutiny and must meet a schedule of quality controlrequirements. Therefore, all productssupplied by Aalco conform to therelevant BS or international certificate of conformity or analysiscan be supplied on request. Aalco branches operate a qualitymanual designed to ISO9000/2000requirements. Many vendorapprovals and bespoke qualitycontrol systems are operatedthrough individual Aalco branches. PeopleExceptional customer service startswith people. Flexible people, whomcustomers can trust and rely uponto provide quality advice andinformed product knowledge in afriendly manner. Aalco attracts, develops and retainshigh quality people. Continuousdevelopment of their skills includesan in-house product-trainingprogramme giving them a completeunderstanding of the full range. This enables customers to benefitfrom assistance in materials selectionand choice of the most cost effectiveprocessing options.

7 Whatever your requirement, inwhatever quantity, it will pay youto discuss your needs with yourlocal Aalco branch. Aalco provides its customers with access to the UK s mostcomprehensive nickel alloy stockrange. The range, outlined in thissection, also includes duplex andsuper duplex stainless steels andtitanium. In addition, as describedbelow, Aalco offer a comprehensiverange of in-house processingfacilities, supported by a networkof carefully selected and approvedsub-contractors. As with allproducts, Aalco provides a fast,flexible and reliable service with anunrivalled level of technical serviceand Resistant AlloysProduct FormsCustomised products and servicesHeat Resistant AlloysNICKEL ALLOYSMONEL ALLOY400 MONEL ALLOYK500 INCOLOY ALLOY825 INCOLOY ALLOY925 INCONEL ALLOY625 INCONEL ALLOY725 INCONEL ALLOY718 INCONEL ALLOYX750 ALLOY660/A286 Compatible welding consumables for MIG, TIG and MMA processes are also available.

8 Strip Sheet Plate Tubing Pipe Wire Rounds Billet Square Hexagon Rings Forgings Flanges/FittingsIn addition to the many Standard Stock sizes, Aalco also offers a service forspecials and/or non- Standard items that may arise. Using proven out-workers and numerous international producers, Aalco can source and then customise toprovide exactly the product, alloy and form you require, no matter how large or small. Service facilities include: Bar sawing Shearing Plasma cutting Forging Machining Heat treatment Testing Plate SawINCOLOY ALLOYDSINCOLOY ALLOY800 INCOLOY ALLOY800 HTINCOLOY ALLOY803 INCONEL ALLOY600 INCONEL ALLOY601 NIMONIC ALLOY7561 Stock SIZE to ( to ) to 60in (1500mm) or cut flat to ( to 102mm) to 96in (2440mm) to 360in (9140mm) and Bar ProductsHot Rolled Rod in to ( to 25mm) Drawn to ( to 102m) Drawn to ( to 98mm) across to 10in ( to 254mm) (RCS)4in to 12in ( to 305mm).

9 Tube & PipeSeamless to ( to ) outside to ( to 254mm).Welded to 24in ( to 610mm).Fittings and FlangesFittingsElbows, Tees and reducers 180 return bends andforged in accordance with ASTM & Dimensions (as applicable) to: ANSI B B , ANSI B , ASNI , MSS in accordance with ANSI B , BS Stock range is further enhanced by modern, highlyproductive processing equipment ensuring customers ofa cost effective CoilNICKEL 200**MONEL Alloy 400**MONEL Alloy K500**INCONEL Alloy 600**INCONEL Alloy 601**INCONEL Alloy 625**INCONEL Alloy 718**INCONEL Alloy X750**INCOLOY Alloy 925**INCOLOY Alloy 800/800HT**INCOLOY Alloy 825**INCOLOY Alloy DS**C-276 Alloy**A286 GRADE 660*6 MOLY**UNS 31803 (DUPLEX)**UNS 32760 (SUPER DUPLEX)**TITANIUM 1,2**T309*T310**T321**17-4 PH SS**62 NICKEL ALLOYS FAMILY TREEMONEL 450 Cupro 107 FERRYMONELR405 MONELK500 MONEL400 INCOLOY825 INCOLOY800, 800 HDSINCOLOY925 INCOG3 INCO25-6 MOINCOHXINCONEL690 NILO KNICKEL200-201 INCONEL600 INCONEL625 INCONELX750 INCONEL725 INCOC276 INCONEL706, 718 FeCoFeCrCr FeCrAlTiNbMoMo WMoNbTiTiAlMoMoMoCuFeMoAl, TiSCuCuSOLIDSOLUTIONPRECIPITATIONHARDENA BLE63 INCONEL601 INCONEL617 INCOA286 NILO36-50 DURANICKEL301 BRIGHTRAYB, F, 35 NIMONIC80 AINCONELMA 754 INCONELMA 758 NIMONIC90 BRIGHTRAYC, SNIMONIC 75 NIMONIC105, 115, 263 CoAl, TiCrMoY O2 3 FeAl, TiFeCrCrAlCr, Al, Mo.

10 CoFeAdditionsFe= IronCr= ChromiumAl= AluminiumTi= TitaniumMo= MolybdenumCo= CobaltW= TungstenCu= CopperY2O3= Yttrium OxideNb= NiobiumS= Sulphur64 NICKEL ALLOYS SELECTION GUIDEROOM TEMPERATURET ensileStrengthBASIC1000 psiALLOYCOMPOSITION %SPECIFICATIONS & DESIGNATIONST emper(MPa)NickelNi NO2200 (Nickel 200)/UNS NO2201 (Nickel 201/BSAnnealed55-80200/201C B (ASME SB-) 160-163/ASME Code Sec.(380-550)III, VIII, IX/AMS 5553 (201)/DIN 17740, 17750-17754 (200), (200), (201)MONELNi NO4400/BS 3072-3076 (NA13)/ASTM B (ASME SB-)Annealed70-90alloyCu , 163-165, 564/ASME Code Sec. III, IV, VIII, IX/AMS(480-620)4004544, 4574, 4575, 4675, 4730, 4731, 7233/DIN 17743,17750-17754/W. Nr. , NO5500/BS 3072-3076 (NA18)/ASME Code Sec. VIII/Aged140-190alloyCu 4676/DIN 17743, 17752, 17754/W. (970-1310)K-500Al ; Ti ; Cr ;UNS NO6600/BS 3072-3076 (NA14)/ASTM B (ASME SB-)Annealed80-100alloyFe , 166-168, 564/ASME Code Sec.)