Louis Metals manufactures Aluminium 5052 Forgings in Houston for use in applications requiring high fatigue strength, superior corrosion resistance, and workability. 5052 is a non-heat-treatable aluminum-magnesium alloy widely utilized in marine, chemical, and transport industries. Our forgings conform to ASTM B247 standards and are offered in custom sizes and tempers. Renowned for its superior weldability and strength, 5052 is ideal for both structural and decorative components demanding reliability in adverse conditions.
5052 has 2.2–2.8% Magnesium and up to 0.25% Chromium. It provides tensile strength 210–260 MPa and yield strength approximately 160–215 MPa. The alloy is not heat-treatable but can be strengthened through cold working. It provides outstanding resistance to marine environments, industrial chemicals, and salt spray, good formability, and moderate machinability.
Standards : ASTM B247, B247
Temper : H14
Specification : DIN, ASTM, BS and all International Standards
Flat bar blocks : up to 27″ width and 15,000 lbs.
Cylinders and sleeves : up to 50″ maximum O.D. and 65″ maximum length
Discs and hubs : up to 50″ diameter and 20,000 lbs.
Rolled, hand forged or mandrel forged rings : up to 84″ maximum O.D. and 40″ maximum length
Rounds, shafts and step shafts : up to 144″ maximum length and 20,000 lbs.
| Aluminium 5052 | Fe | Si | Mg | Mn | Cu | Zn | Ti | Al |
| 0.15 – 0.40 | 0.10 – 0.25 | 2.20 – 2.80 | 0.01 – 0.10 | 0.01 – 0.10 | 0.01 – 0.10 | 0.020 – 0.030 | 97.2 |
| Alloy | Temper | UTS(Mpa) | % Elongation | |||
| Min | Max | 0.5 mm -0.8 mm | 0.81 mm – 1.30 mm | 1.30 mm – above | ||
| 5052 | O | 171 | 213 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
| H12 | 213 | 261 | 5 | 7 | 9 | |
| H14 | 233 | 281 | 4 | 6 | 7 | |
| H16 | 254 | 302 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| H18 | 268 | – | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| STANDARD | UNS | WERKSTOFF NR. | European Standard | BS (OLD) | ISO | USA (AA) | GERMANY (DIN) |
| Aluminium 5052 | A95052 | 3.3523 | AW-AlMg2,5 | AG2,5C | AlMg2,5 | 5052 | AlMg2,5 |
Aluminum 5052 offers excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, good weldability, and formability. It's lightweight, durable, resistant to stress cracking, and performs well in marine and industrial environments, making it ideal for custom forgings.
Aluminum 5052 is not ideal for high-temperature forging applications due to its relatively low melting point and poor high-temperature strength. Alloys like 7075 or 2011 are better suited for such applications.
Aluminum 5052 has excellent workability, making it suitable for forging. Its low-to-medium strength, good corrosion resistance, and formability allow for ease in shaping, reducing the risk of cracking during forging.
5052 Forgings are applied in ship hulls, marine parts, chemical tanks, transport panels, and fuel lines. It‘s best for applications requiring lightweight strength and corrosion resistance. Automotive, HVAC, architecture, and packaging industries apply 5052 for structural and cosmetic applications. It’s ideal for parts subjected to vibration and stress in wet or chemical conditions.






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