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

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

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

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:

BlueScope Distribution provides a variety of processing services for our aluminium products, which enables us to deliver customised and processed aluminium items that cater to our customers’ specific application requirements.

Our extensive range of processing services for our aluminium products includes:

  • Aluminium Routing: Our in-house aluminium routing allows us to cut aluminium to precise shapes and dimensions, as well as perform a range of CNC operations including drilling and etching to facilitate our customers in utilising, assembling, and identifying the aluminium.
  • Laser Cutting: We can arrange aluminium laser cutting services to meet the unique needs of our customers.
  • Slitting and Shearing: Our in-house capabilities enable us to shear aluminium coils into custom sheet sizes, accommodating thicknesses of up to 4mm and lengths of up to 6 meters. We also offer slitting services to create narrower coil sizes from larger coils.
  • PE Application: This in-house capability involves adding a protective PE film to the aluminium that helps protect the material during transportation and processing
  • Aluminium Forming: We can arrange aluminium forming which involves using force to bend or stretch an aluminium sheet into a specific shape.

We can source and supply the following choices for finishing options on our aluminium sheet products:

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

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.