Aluminised Products

Aludip
Hot-dip aluminium-silicon alloy coated steel
Specify Aludip
for corrosion
resistance at
elevated
temperatures

Aludip provides corrosion resistance at elevated

temperatures, plus the strength of steel. It comes
to you with all the experience, quality, and back-up
available from the Aluminised Products business
of Corus.
 Introduction

Benefits Services
Aludip offers high-performance properties for The benefits of using Aludip go beyond product
demanding applications. performance.
• Superior corrosion resistance at high temperatures
• The strength of steel Corus is highly experienced in establishing supply-chain
• Sag resistance relationships that reflect an understanding of the
• Heat reflectivity customer’s requirements and improve communication,
• Tightly adherent coating service and delivery.
• Forming, drawing, and high-tensile grades
• Good weldability Specify Aludip from Aluminised Products for an
• Excellent surface for painting unbeatable combination of product performance and
• Zinc-free service, backed by Corus, one of the world’s most
• Low radio-frequency interference experienced manufacturers of coated steels.

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Properties

Properties High temperature oxidation resistance of Aludip

The graph below shows the weight gain through
Aludip has been hot-dip coated with a special oxidation at elevated temperatures for Aludip and mild
aluminium alloy that forms a tightly adherent coating on steel.
both surfaces of the steel. The aluminium formulation
contains approximately 10% silicon, which allows The significantly lower gain of Aludip demonstrates its
Aludip to be used in the most demanding deep-drawn superior resistance to oxidation.
applications.
Sag resistance
Corrosion resistance Aludip exhibits good sag resistance, which means that
During the coating process, an aluminium-iron alloy is it can be used at elevated temperatures without
formed at the interface with the steel substrate, whilst suffering distortion.
an aluminium oxide layer is formed at the outer surface.
It is this thin but tenacious film of aluminium oxide Heat reflectivity
which protects the steel. The aluminium coating is very Aludip reflects approximately 80% of incident light and
reactive and ‘takes’ oxygen from air or water to seal heat at temperatures up to 500°C. This property means
itself from corrosive attack. that Aludip can reduce the amount of energy required to
maintain elevated temperatures relative to other steel
Aludip retains its surface lustre at temperatures up to products.
500°C, after which the coating is transformed into a dull
grey aluminium-iron alloy. At this temperature, the alloy Zinc-free
still retains its excellent oxidation resistance. All products in the Aludip range are zinc-free. This is
important in applications that use stainless steel, which
Aludip’s corrosion resistance has been demonstrated can suffer bimetallic corrosion in the presence of zinc
both in accelerated laboratory tests to ASTM B117-64 and water, especially in polluted environments.
and in practice for many years as automotive exhaust
systems, flues, and protective wrapping for insulated Foodsafe
pipes or vessels. The aluminium-silicon coating, in an unpassivated
condition, is suitable for foodsafe applications.
The Aludip range includes products that withstand the
corrosive attacks of salt, flue gas, combustion
condensates, weather, and atmospheric pollution.

Micrograph of Aludip coating Weight gain through oxidation of Standard Aludip

compared with mild steel at elevated temperatures

150 Mild steel

Weight gain through oxidation/gm-2

700o

Aluminium-silicon 600o
coating 100 500o
Alloy layer

Steel substrate Standard Aludip

50 700o
600o
500o

0 50 100 150 Time/hours

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 Manufacturing process

Manufacturing process
The strip steel is passed through a multi-zone,
continuous annealing process where the final
temperature can reach 825°C. The reducing atmosphere
throughout the furnace prepares the surface of the
strip, which ensures good coating adhesion. The strip
steel is then cooled before being passed into a bath of
molten aluminium, where the temperature is held at
680°C. A system of air knives carefully controls the
coating weight of the aluminium, producing coating
weights of 40-240g/m2.

Aludip’s resistance
to corrosion at high
temperatures makes
it ideal for domestic
boilers.

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Applications

Silencer box Exhaust systems Insulation cladding

Applications The next section, entitled Product

range, describes each of the Aludip
Aludip is suitable for many products and their typical
applications, including those listed applications in more detail.
below. Consult us for advice about
these applications.

Automotive
Chassis components
Exhaust systems
Fuel tanks, both petrol and diesel
Heat shields
Oil sumps
Suspension arms

Heating and ventilation

Chimney inserts
Domestic boilers
Domestic fires
Heat exchangers
Industrial ovens and furnaces
Industrial dryers
Smoke stacks
Water heaters for reflectors, burners
and combustion chambers

Appliances
Bakeware
Barbecues
Cookers and ovens
Mini-ovens and deep fryers
Toasters

Building industry
Cladding
Fire doors

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 Applications

Domestic boilers Backs of domestic fires Cookers and bakeware

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Product range

Standard Aludip
Product range With its resistance to heat and corrosion, standard
Aludip is the name for the complete range of hot-dip Aludip is used primarily for exhaust systems. It is also
aluminium-silicon alloy coated steels. It is available in used for structural and other functional parts in
its standard version and in two variations which have domestic appliances, especially heating appliances.
enhanced properties. Other uses include chimney flues and gas boiler heat
exchangers.
● Standard Aludip: The standard product.
● Aludip BQ: Aludip Building Quality. Standard Aludip will withstand forming, deep drawing,
● Aludip BQ Extra: Aludip BQ with a clear polyester or lock seaming without flaking or peeling.
film coating

Aludip is manufactured to meet all the requirements of

EN 10154: 1996.

Thickness and width limits, and thickness tolerances,

for all Aludip products are shown on pages 9-11.

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 Product range

Forming and drawing qualities

Grade Suitability Max. yield Max. tensile Min. Plastic Strain hardening
(EN 10154) strength strength elongation strain ratio exponent
Re (N/mm2) Rm (N/mm2) A80 (%) r90 (min.) n90 (min.)

CQ1 commercial quality - - - - -

DX51D+AS bending and profiling - 500 22 - -
DX52D+AS drawing quality 300 420 26 - -
DX53D+AS deep drawing 260 380 30 - -
DX54D+AS special deep drawing 220 360 34 1.4 0.18
DX55D+AS2 special deep drawing, heat
resistance up to 800°C 240 370 32 - -
DX56D+AS3 extra deep drawing 180 330 39 1.7 0.2

Notes to table above: General:

Specific: For thicknesses between 0.5mm and 0.7mm inclusive, the minimum
1. This grade is additional to EN 10154. elongation value (A80) shall be reduced by 2%. In addition, for these
2. Please consult us about the availability of this grade. thicknesses, the r90 and n90 values, where specified, shall be reduced
3. This grade has been specially developed to meet the requirements by 0.2 and 0.01 respectively.
of deep-drawn automotive fuel tanks and heat shields. For thicknesses above 1.5mm, the r90 value shall be reduced by 0.2.
Please consult us for thicknesses below 0.8mm.

Structural qualities Coating mass

Grade Min. yield Min. tensile Min. Designation Minimum coating mass, total Equivalent coating
(EN 10154) strength strength elongation A80 both sides (g/m2) thickness, each side
Re (N/mm2) Rm (N/mm2) (%)
Triple spot test Single spot test (µm)
S250GD+AS 250 330 19
AS 401 40 30 7
S280GD+AS 280 360 18
AS 60 60 45 10
S320GD+AS1 320 390 17
AS 80 80 60 13
S350GD+AS1 350 420 16
AS 100 100 75 17
Notes to table above:
AS 120 120 90 20
Specific:
1. Please consult us about the availability of these grades. AS 150 150 115 25
General:
Notes to table above:
For thicknesses between 0.5mm and 0.7mm inclusive, the minimum
1. This coating designation is in addition to EN 10154: 1996 and
elongation value (A80) shall be reduced by 2%.
satisfies the requirement for a lightweight coating.

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Product range

Aludip BQ Aludip BQ Extra

Aludip BQ has been specially designed to give This product is based upon Aludip BQ, but has a
exceptional corrosion resistance when used as nominal 10 micrometre, clear matte-finish polyester film
insulation cladding in the power generating, to improve resistance to atmospheric corrosion and to
petrochemical, and oil industries. enhance and maintain its aesthetic appearance.
The protective film gives a high degree of protection
With its Young’s modulus of approximately three times against chloride ion attack and also provides an
that of pure aluminium sheet, Aludip BQ can be used in excellent base for paint, if desired, including heat-
relatively thin sheets and still retain superior strength, resistant paint.
offering the opportunity for cost savings.
Locations such as offshore oil rigs and seashore
The mechanical strength of steel, even at elevated terminals endure constant sea spray and ‘salt air’
temperatures, makes Aludip BQ an effective, protective attack, especially in areas with ‘dead spaces’ which are
wrapping or cladding for insulated pipes or vessels. north facing, poorly ventilated, and not regularly
It also contributes to structural integrity in the case of washed with fresh rainwater. Such areas are prone to
fire damage. severe corrosion from high humidity coupled with high
chloride ion concentrates which cause pitting corrosion
Aludip BQ has the same heat resistant and reflective of unprotected aluminium coatings. Aludip BQ Extra is
properties as Standard Aludip. It is a non-combustible designed to resist the corrosive effects of these
product as defined in BS 476: Part 4. conditions.

Because of its excellent resistance to atmospheric Aludip BQ Extra is available with a low-carbon cold-
corrosion, Aludip BQ does not normally need to be reduced substrate. For design purposes, the product
painted. If painting is necessary, Aludip BQ provides an may be deemed to conform with the mechanical
excellent base for paint, especially heat-resistant paint. property requirements of S250GD.

Aludip BQ will withstand moderate forming and lock- Coating mass

seaming and can be bent to a minimum diameter of Coating mass is within the range of 240-270g/m2 (Triple
twice its thickness without flaking or peeling. spot test).

The abrasion resistance of Aludip BQ is as good or

better than many metallic or paint-coated products.

Aludip BQ is available with a low-carbon cold-reduced

substrate. For design purposes, the product may be
deemed to conform with the mechanical property
requirements of S250GD.

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All Aludip products Tolerances

Thickness and width manufacturing limits Tolerances on thickness, width, flatness and edge
camber conform to BS EN 10143: 1993.
Thickness and width limits for wide coils
1300 Thickness
1200 “Thickness” refers to the total thickness of the product,
1100 including its coating. It is measured at least 40mm from
Width (mm)

1000
either edge or at the centre line.
900
800
700 Width
600 For coils 1200mm wide or less, the tolerance on width
500 is -0+5mm; for coils greater than 1200mm wide, the
0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2
tolerance on width is -0+6mm.
Thickness (mm)

Surface quality
Thickness tolerances*
Aludip is supplied skin-passed to the requirements of
Thickness (mm) Thickness tolerance (±mm)
EN 10154: 1996, surface ‘B’.
> ≤ Widths ≤ Widths >
1200mm 1200mm

0.50 0.60 0.06 0.07 Surface treatment

0.60 0.80 0.07 0.08 Aludip can be supplied with chemical passivation,
0.80 1.00 0.08 0.09 protective oil, or both.
1.00 1.20 0.09 0.10
1.20 1.60 0.11 0.12 Packing
1.60 2.00 0.13 0.14 Aludip is available in three types of packing: plain
*Half thickness tolerances are available. Please consult us for information. banded, paper wrapped, or full export.

Coil size
The maximum coil size is 19 tonnes.

Other specifications
Please consult us for information about the availability
of specifications outside those shown in this section.

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General information

Aludip from Aluminised Long experience combined with logistical expertise

allows Corus to establish highly efficient supply-chain
Products arrangements for companies that have especially
demanding requirements.
Aludip is manufactured solely by Aluminised Products
at its plant in South Wales. The line has undergone
Consult us for more information about supply-chain
major enhancements, including development of the
services and how they apply to your company.
furnace, improvements in the air knife system, and new
chromating equipment. Continuous improvement
Ordering requirements
underlies every aspect of the Corus philosophy.
Technical advice is available from Corus at the address
shown on the back cover of this brochure.
Corus is committed to serving industry by
manufacturing high quality, competitive products and
To help us supply the correct steel, please supply the
by providing expert technical service. That commitment
information below, both on the enquiry and on the
is based upon a policy of working closely with
order.
customers, applying quality assurance practices to all
activities, and achieving technical excellence through Standard Aludip, Aludip BQ or Aludip BQ Extra.
research, development and capital investment. Grade (CQ, DX51, DX52, DX53, DX54, DX55, DX56).
Quantity.
Depending upon the requirements, Corus can also co- Dimensions of width and thickness (mm).
ordinate further, downstream handling and processing. Thickness tolerances (Full or Half).
Total coating mass (40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 240).
Supply-chain efficiency Passivation (Oiled and/or chromated).
The manufacture of Aludip at a single, dedicated plant Maximum outside diameter (OD) of coil.
creates a unified, continuous production source as the Coil weight range (min. and max.).
first link in the supply chain. Packing (plain banded, paper wrapped, full export).
Delivery address.

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 General information

Using Aludip General

Aludip is a high-performance product which will give Storage
excellent service. Its performance is enhanced by Aludip is normally supplied in the oiled and chromated
proper processing and by good practice in end-product condition to reduce the risk of water staining. However,
design. it is essential that both sheet and coil be stored in dry,
protected conditions before use. The ingress of water
We can help customers choose the right Aludip product or condensation can lead to unsightly surface staining.
for their application and can advise them on proper Careful and well-managed storage will prevent such
processing methods to obtain the best results. Consult problems.
us for more information about using Aludip.
Standards
Fabrication Aludip is manufactured in accordance with
Aludip’s tightly adherent coating and its relatively thin BS EN 10154: 1996, employing Quality Assurance
alloy layer give it good fabricating properties. principles, operating practices and controls certified
Because the coating is relatively soft, tools should be to BS EN ISO 9002.
well lubricated and more care should be taken when
fabricating Aludip than when fabricating uncoated mild The tolerances for dimensions, flatness, and edge
steel. camber conform to BS EN 10143: 1993.

Welding Aludip Aludip also conforms with other national and

Good welded joints can be obtained using most international standards including ISO 5000: 1993, NFA
conventional processes, together with modified 36/340: 1991, ASTM A463M: 1995, JIS G3114: 1977,
procedures adapted to the special properties of the and several proprietary specifications.
alloy coating. Resistance welding by spot or seam
welding systems gives the same mechanical strength as
Health and safety
welding bare steel. BS 1140 contains the parameters
Standard Aludip and Aludip BQ are covered by Corus’
for spot-welding; BS 6265 for seam welding.
Product Health and Safety Data Sheet number 66.
Aludip BQ Extra is covered by number 68.
Equally effective are metal active gas welding systems
(sometimes called gas metal arc), which use
Copies of these data sheets are available from Corus
consumable electrode wire and gas shields such as
(Publications) at the address on the back page of this
argon or carbon dioxide, or a mixture of the two.
brochure.
Pulsed metal active gas systems offer considerable
advantages over conventional processes, including
more control over penetration and a minimum of Availability
spatter. Aludip is available from Aluminised Products, which is
part of Corus.
Consult us for advice about the weldability of Aludip BQ
and BQ Extra. Corus is highly experienced in supplying metals to meet
demanding requirements and has been recognised for
Painting the excellence of its supply-chain performance. Consult
Both in its passivated and unpassivated forms, Aludip us about your requirements.
provides an excellent base for paint and does not
require expensive pre-treatments other than an initial
priming coat. The finishing coat can be as thin as 50
micrometres in some conditions, which can reduce both
the cost of paint and its application.

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