2024 T4 Aluminum Sheet Introduction
2024 T4 aluminum sheet is a high-strength aluminum-copper alloy engineered for applications that require excellent mechanical strength, fatigue resistance, and reliable machinability. Supplied in a wide range of thicknesses, this alloy supports diverse engineering and manufacturing requirements across aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors.
In the T4 temper, 2024 aluminum undergoes solution heat treatment followed by natural aging. This process enhances structural stability while improving resistance to cyclic loading and fatigue failure. Thanks to its outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and consistent mechanical performance, 2024 T4 aluminum sheet remains a trusted material for critical aircraft structures and other high-load engineering applications.
2024 T4 Aluminum Sheet Product Advantages
- High Structural Strength
Heat-treated for superior mechanical performance, making it suitable for demanding load-bearing components.
- Excellent Machinability
Supports cutting, pressing, and precision machining processes, ensuring efficient fabrication and dimensional accuracy.
- Enhanced Corrosion Resistance (with Alclad)
When supplied with an Alclad coating, the alloy provides significantly improved corrosion protection in harsh environments.
- Outstanding Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Combines lightweight properties with high strength, ideal for performance-driven and weight-sensitive designs.
2024 T4 Aluminum Sheet Specifications
| Product Name |
2024T4 Aluminum Sheet |
| Form |
Sheet / Plate |
| Thickness Range |
0.8 – 200 mm (custom thickness available) |
| Width Range |
800 – 2690 mm |
| Length Range |
1000 – 16000 mm (custom cut-to-length) |
| Surface Finish |
Anodized, Alclad |
| Processing Services |
Cutting, Machining, Drilling, Bending, CNC Processing |
| Standards |
ASTM B209 / AMS-QQ-A-250/4 |
| EN 573 / EN 485 |
| JIS H4000 / JIS H4040 |
| GB/T 3190 |
| MOQ |
2 TON |
2024 t4 Aluminum Chemical Composition
| Al (Aluminum) |
Balance |
| Cu (Copper) |
3.8 – 4.9 % |
| Mg (Magnesium) |
1.2 – 1.8 % |
| Mn (Manganese) |
0.3 – 0.9 % |
| Si (Silicon) |
≤ 0.50 % |
| Fe (Iron) |
≤ 0.50 % |
| Zn (Zinc) |
≤ 0.25 % |
| Cr (Chromium) |
≤ 0.10 % |
| Ti (Titanium) |
≤ 0.15 % |
| Others (each) |
≤ 0.05 % |
| Others (total) |
≤ 0.15 % |
2024 t4 Aluminum Plate Properties
| Tensile Strength (UTS) |
425 – 480 MPa |
| Yield Strength (0.2% Proof) |
240 – 275 MPa |
| Elongation at Break |
12 – 16 % |
| Hardness (Brinell, HB) |
Approx. 120 HB |
| Elastic Modulus |
~73 GPa |
| Shear Strength |
~290 MPa |
| Fatigue Strength |
Excellent (suitable for cyclic load applications) |
| Density |
~2.78 g/cm³ |
2024 T4 Aluminum Sheet application
2024 T4 aluminum sheet is well suited for lightweight structures exposed to repeated stress and long-term service conditions.
Aerospace
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Aircraft fuselage skins and panels
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Wing ribs and connecting components
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Structural parts and fasteners, including rivets and bolts
Automotive
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High-performance structural components
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Body frames and load-bearing parts
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Lightweight components for improved fuel efficiency
Machinery and Industrial Equipment
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Pressure vessel components
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Equipment frames and structural supports
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Precision mechanical and load-bearing parts
Engineering Structures
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Industrial equipment frameworks
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Precision instrument bases
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High-strength structural components requiring dependable fatigue performance
