Aluminum Circle is a high-quality material specifically designed for lighting applications. Aluminum lampshades have better heat dissipation, allowing the heat generated to be effectively released into the surrounding environment. Its unique round shape and excellent aluminum composition provide a sturdy yet lightweight solution for various lighting devices.
Aluminum Circles are primarily used for making lampshades but can also be used for embedded lighting, high-bay industrial lighting, low-bay industrial lighting, traffic signal reflectors, sports lighting, and more.
Aluminum Circles are suitable for both indoor and outdoor lampshade applications. They can be used for ceiling lights, wall lights, table lamps, outdoor floodlights, and more.
Aluminum Circle Material Characteristics for Lampshades
- Heat Performance: Aluminum lampshades have excellent heat dissipation properties, effectively releasing the heat generated by the light fixture into the surrounding environment, thus extending the lifespan of the fixture.
- Formability: Aluminum circles have good formability, allowing them to be precisely cut and shaped into various specifications for lampshades.
- Corrosion Resistance: Aluminum material has excellent corrosion resistance, making it suitable for use in various environments.
Technical Specifications for Lampshade Aluminum Circles
Alloy | 1100 |
Temper | O |
Diameter | 100~600mm |
Thickness | 0.5~1.5mm |
Advantages of Aluminum Discs for Lampshades
1. Excellent Coated Surface
Featuring an excellent coated surface, even after deep drawing, the surface maintains high quality.
After bright varnishing and anodizing, the surface retains a semi-mirror effect with a minimum total reflectance of 65%.
2. Outstanding Formability
Aluminum discs perform exceptionally well during deep drawing, capable of forming complex shapes under high strain conditions without cracking or breaking.
3. Material Stability
During deep drawing, the aluminum maintains structural stability, ensuring good mechanical properties and surface quality, which helps in producing high-quality lampshade products.
4. Lightweight and High Strength
The low density of aluminum makes the lampshade lightweight, facilitating installation and maintenance.
High strength ensures the durability and stability of the lampshade.
5. High Reflectivity
Aluminum has high reflectivity, making it suitable for use in lampshade interior designs.
It effectively reflects light, enhancing lighting efficiency and optical performance.
6. Excellent Machinability
Aluminum discs are adaptable to various processing techniques, such as stamping, stretching, and cutting.
They can be manufactured into various shapes and sizes to meet different design requirements.
7. Good Thermal Conductivity
The thermal conductivity of aluminum helps with heat dissipation in lighting fixtures, extending their service life.
8. Corrosion Resistance
The natural formation of a dense oxide layer on the aluminum surface provides good corrosion resistance.
Suitable for long-term use in various environments.
9. Cost-Effectiveness
Compared to stainless steel and other metals, aluminum is more cost-effective.
It provides high performance with noticeable economic benefits.
10. Diverse Surface Treatments
Aluminum discs can undergo various surface treatments such as anodizing, painting, and plating.
These treatments enhance their decorative and protective qualities, adapting to different environmental and stylistic needs.
These advantages make aluminum discs an ideal material for lampshade manufacturing, improving both the performance and aesthetics of lighting fixtures while meeting modern demands for environmentally friendly and cost-effective materials.
Aluminum Alloys for Lampshade Discs
Alloy | Composition | Characteristics |
1050 | Aluminum (min. 99.5%) | Excellent formability, high corrosion resistance, suitable for deep drawing |
1060 | Aluminum (min. 99.6%) | Good electrical conductivity, high thermal conductivity, easy to weld |
1070 | Aluminum (min. 99.7%) | High electrical conductivity, suitable for chemical and food processing equipment, good corrosion resistance |
1100 | Aluminum (min. 99.0%) | Excellent corrosion resistance, good machinability, suitable for low-strength applications |
3003 | Aluminum (min. 98.6%), Manganese (1.0-1.5%) | Moderate strength, good formability, excellent corrosion resistance |
Applications of Aluminum Discs in Lighting Covers
0.5 to 1.5 mm Aluminum Discs
- Material & Specifications: 1100 O temper, thickness ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 mm.
- Applications: Used in the production of standard aluminum lampshades.
- Performance Advantages: These aluminum discs are suitable for exposed surface applications or standard finishing processes, offering good processing performance and surface quality.
Anodized High-Quality Aluminum Discs
- Material & Specifications: 1100 O temper, thickness ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 mm.
- Applications: Primarily used for producing anodized aluminum lampshades.
- Performance Advantages: These aluminum discs excel in deep drawing processes and are of high quality. After bright dipping and anodizing, they can maintain a semi-mirror finish with a total reflectance of at least 65%. This high-quality surface treatment enhances the reflective properties and aesthetics of the aluminum lampshades.
Coated Aluminum Discs
- Material & Specifications: 1100 O temper, thickness ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 mm.
- Applications: Used in the production of coated aluminum lampshades.
- Performance Advantages: These aluminum discs feature an excellent painted surface, suitable for deep drawing processes. They ensure uniformity and durability of the coating, allowing the lampshades to maintain a good appearance and longevity over time.