Aluminium Half Round

Aluminium Half Round Mouldings are supplied in Grade 6063-T4 making them very malleable and easy to form. Often used on vintage bus & coach restorations, horse boxes, vehicle bodies, and boats, Aluminium Half Round Mouldings are not only used as a decorative product but they also double up as a sacrificial item that protects the vehicle body and paintwork from minor bumps & scuffs.

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Aluminium Half Round Moulding

Aluminium, known for its strength-to-weight ratio, is a versatile construction material used in manufacturing vehicles. Aluminium half round moulding is a semi-circular aluminium bar that can be customised for decorative or protective purposes, such as serving as a buffer in vehicles.

Properties of Aluminium Half Round Moulding

Material Grade: 

Our half round mouldings use 6063-T4 aluminium, valued for its reliability, strength, and workability. It’s a medium-strength alloy with good corrosion resistance.

Key Alloy Components:

Manganese: Enhances corrosion resistance, especially in harsh environments.

Magnesium: Increases aluminium’s strength while maintaining its lightweight nature.

Zinc: Adds corrosion resistance and stability, allowing for precision manufacturing.

Why Choose 6063-T4 Aluminium Half Round Moulding?

Malleability: 6063-T4 is a medium-strength alloy, making it easy to work with in architectural and manufacturing projects. Its T4 temper enhances malleability, enabling hand bending up to 90-degree angles without failure.

Protection: Half round moulding serves as a protective layer for structural integrity, especially against damage. Aluminium’s corrosion resistance, coupled with manganese and zinc, offers protection against hazardous substances.

Aesthetics: Aluminium’s silver-like appearance provides a clean and uniform finish. The half round shape adds visual interest compared to rectangular moulding.

Common Uses

Transportation: Ideal for vehicle restoration, including buses, coaches, cars, trailers, and horse boxes. Commercial vehicles use it for aesthetics and to hide joints between aluminium sheets and panels.

Boats: Grade 6063T6 is popular for boat moulding, as its malleability allows for decorative trim, easily bent to shape.

Shop Fitting: Used in shops for layout changes, as an edging strip or protective rail for partition walls and doors.

FAQ

  1. What is aluminium half round mainly used for?
    Half round is mainly used as decorative trim, edging, detailing and protective finishing on panels and fabricated products.

  2. Can aluminium half round be used as a trim? Yes. Its smooth, rounded profile makes it particularly suitable for decorative and protective trim applications.

  3. Is aluminium half round suitable for decorative applications?
    Yes. It provides a clean, rounded appearance and can be polished or finished to suit decorative projects.

  4. Can aluminium half round be polished to a mirror finish?
    Yes. With suitable preparation and polishing, aluminium half round can achieve a highly reflective finish.