5052 Aluminum Strips — Precision Slit Strip & Strip-in-Coil Supplier (AA 5052 / AlMg2.5)
HXM Aluminum supplies 5052 aluminum strips from 0.15–4.0 mm thick and 12–1,200 mm wide, with width tolerances down to ±0.05 mm and edge conditions including slit, deburred, and rounded. Tempers O, H32, H34, H36, H38, H111, H116 per ASTM B209 / EN 485-2 with full mill certificates. Precision-slit 5052 strip is the standard material for cable armor, transformer winding, heat exchanger fins, stamped parts, and flexible conduit — delivering 5xxx corrosion resistance in a continuous stamping-ready format. Supplied as strip-in-coil or cut-to-length. MOQ: 2 tons. Get your strip quote in 24h →
5052 Aluminum Strip Product Specifications
| Product | 5052 aluminum strip (precision slit from master coil) |
| Alloy designation | AA 5052 / EN AW-5052 / AlMg2.5 / DIN 3.3523 / GB 5052 |
| Thickness range | 0.15 – 4.0 mm (common: 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 mm) |
| Width range | 12 – 1,200 mm (precision slit) |
| Width tolerance | Standard ±0.1–0.5 mm · precision ±0.05 mm (select widths) |
| Thickness tolerance | ±0.01–0.08 mm by gauge (see tolerance table) |
| Edge conditions | Slit (mill edge), deburred, rounded (R0.3–R0.8), full soft edge |
| Available tempers | O, H32, H34, H36, H38, H111, H116 / H321 (marine) |
| Supply forms | Strip-in-coil (ID 150/300/400/500 mm), traverse wound, cut lengths |
| Standards | ASTM B209, EN 485-2, EN 573-3, GB/T 3880, JIS H4000 |
| Density | 2.68 g/cm³ |
| Camber | ≤ 1 mm per 10 m length (precision slitting line) |
| MOQ / Lead time | 2 tons per order / 7–20 days |
| Certification | ISO 9001, EN 10204 3.1 mill certificate, SGS/BV inspection |
Send your drawing or spec sheet — width, thickness, temper, edge condition, coil ID — and we will confirm tolerance capability within 24 hours: request a quote.
Width & Thickness Tolerances — Precision Slitting
Width Tolerances
| Width (mm) | Standard Slit (± mm) | Precision Slit (± mm) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 – 50 | 0.15 | 0.05 | Cable armor, fin stock |
| 50 – 150 | 0.20 | 0.08 | Transformer strip, blades |
| 150 – 300 | 0.30 | 0.10 | Stamping blanks, duct |
| 300 – 600 | 0.40 | 0.15 | Panel feed, roofing trim |
| 600 – 1,200 | 0.50 | 0.20 | Wide blanking, roll form |
Thickness Tolerances
| Thickness (mm) | Standard (± mm) | Precision re-rolled (± mm) | Typical Gauge Control Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.15 – 0.30 | 0.015 | 0.010 | Fin stock, shielding |
| 0.30 – 0.80 | 0.025 | 0.015 | Cable armor, venetian |
| 0.80 – 1.50 | 0.040 | 0.025 | Stamping, transformer |
| 1.50 – 3.00 | 0.060 | 0.040 | Structural strip, edging |
| 3.00 – 4.00 | 0.080 | 0.060 | Heavy strip, bar-like |
Camber ≤1 mm/10 m; crossbow ≤0.5 mm on 50 mm sample. Wider material belongs to our 5052 coil (up to 2,650 mm) or sheet & plate (0.15–300 mm) programs.
Chemical Composition of 5052 Strip (wt. %)
| Element | Range | Effect on Strip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium (Mg) | 2.2 – 2.8 | Strength + corrosion resistance; stable oxide film |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.15 – 0.35 | Fine grain — clean slitting edges, no burr fracture |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤ 0.25 | Impurity |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 0.40 | Impurity |
| Copper (Cu) | ≤ 0.10 | Kept low — protects corrosion resistance |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 0.10 | Minor |
| Zinc (Zn) | ≤ 0.10 | Impurity |
| Aluminum (Al) | Balance | Base metal |
5052 strip is slit from the same AA 5052 chemistry as our coil and sheet — a non-heat-treatable Al-Mg alloy. For a property comparison against the other popular strip alloy (3003), see 3003 vs 5052: which strip alloy to order. Compared with 3003, 5052 strip is ~50% stronger and far more corrosion resistant, at a moderate price premium.
Mechanical Properties of 5052 Strip by Temper
| Temper | Tensile (MPa) | Yield (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Erichsen Cup (mm) | Strip Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O | 170–215 | ≥65 | ≥19 | ~9.0 | Deep-drawn stampings, flexible armor |
| H32 | 215–265 | ≥160 | ≥10 | ~7.5 | General stamping, duct, edging |
| H34 | 235–285 | ≥180 | ≥8 | ~6.5 | Brackets, clips, structural strip |
| H36 | 255–305 | ≥200 | ≥5 | ~5.5 | Rigid formed parts |
| H38 | 270–320 | ≥220 | ≥4 | ~4.5 | Venetian slats, springs, blades |
| H111 | 185–230 | ≥90 | ≥16 | ~8.0 | Marine formed strip |
| H116 | 220–270 | ≥130 | ≥12 | ~7.0 | Welded marine strip & trim |
Per ASTM B209 / EN 485-2, 0.3–3 mm gauge. Stamping note: order O-temper for draws deeper than 1.5× diameter; H32 handles most bracket and clip work. 5052 strip spot-welds, MIG and TIG welds cleanly with ER5356 — procedures in our welding guide.
Edge Conditions & Why They Matter for Strip
Strip edge quality decides die life, feeding reliability, and safety in downstream operations. We offer four edge conditions, produced on precision slitters with in-line deburring:
| Edge Condition | Description | Burr Height | Order When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slit (mill edge) | Standard rotary-sheared edge | ≤ 5% of thickness | General stamping, roll forming |
| Deburred | Slit edge with burr rolled/removal | ≤ 2% of thickness | Feeder lines, painted strip, handling safety |
| Rounded (R0.3–R0.8) | Edge rolled to radius profile | None | Cable armor, gasket contact, food & medical |
| Full soft edge | Complete edge treatment both sides | None | Flexible conduit, decorative trim |
For cable-armoring lines, rounded edges prevent insulation damage during armoring and bending — the most common failure mode when standard slit strip is substituted. Our corrosion guide explains why 5052 armor strip outperforms galvanized steel in buried and marine cable runs.
Applications of 5052 Aluminum Strip
Cable Armor
Spiral-wound armor on power & signal cable — 0.2–0.8 mm, rounded edges, O/H32 temper.
Transformer & Winding
Strip for windings, shields, and grounding — controlled gauge ±0.01 mm.
Heat Exchanger Fins
Corrosion-resistant fin stock for marine & coastal HVAC.
Stamped Parts
Brackets, clips, washers, connectors fed from strip-in-coil.
Flexible Conduit & Duct
Flexible hose and duct helix — bend-tested O temper strip.
Venetian Blinds & Trim
H38 slat strip with high stiffness and dead-flat gloss.
Stamping & Forming Data for 5052 Strip (SEO Reference)
Minimum Bend Radius by Temper (bend ⊥ to rolling direction)
| Temper | Thickness 0.3–1.0 mm | Thickness 1.0–2.0 mm | Thickness 2.0–4.0 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| O | 0–0.5 × t | 0.5–1 × t | 1 × t |
| H32 | 1 × t | 1–1.5 × t | 1.5–2 × t |
| H34 | 1–1.5 × t | 1.5–2 × t | 2–2.5 × t |
| H38 | 2 × t | 2.5–3 × t | 3 × t (not recommended) |
Progressive Die Blank Strip Widths (common stock)
| Application | Typical Strip Size (t × w) | Temper | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical connectors | 0.3–0.8 × 20–60 mm | H32/H34 | Deburred |
| Brackets & clips | 0.8–2.0 × 40–150 mm | H32 | Slit |
| Cable armor | 0.2–0.8 × 12–35 mm | O/H32 | Rounded |
| Fin stock | 0.15–0.25 × 25–100 mm | H22/O | Slit |
| Blind slats | 0.16–0.25 × 16–25 mm | H38 | Deburred |
Need surface finishing after stamping? 5052 takes anodizing and organic coating well — unlike 2xxx/7xxx alloys. Also read our marine alloy comparison if parts serve in seawater.
Strip vs Coil vs Sheet — Which Product Form to Order
| Criterion | Strip (this page) | Coil | Sheet / Plate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 12 – 1,200 mm | 150 – 2,650 mm | 150 – 2,650 mm |
| Thickness | 0.15 – 4 mm | 0.2 – 8 mm | 0.15 – 300 mm |
| Best process fit | Progressive die, armorers, slat lines | Roll forming, wide CTL | Laser/waterjet, welding, flat assembly |
| Width tolerance | ±0.05–0.5 mm | ±0.5–3 mm | Cut-to-size ±0.5 mm |
| Edge options | Slit/deburred/rounded | Mill/slit | Milled/sawn edges |
| Minimum order | 2 tons | 3 tons | 3 tons |
Rule: if your material feeds edge-first into a die or armoring head, order slit strip. If it feeds face-first through a roll former, order coil. If it is handled sheet-by-sheet, order sheet or plate. Full product family also includes 5052 bars and 6061 strips for heat-treated parts.
Quality Assurance & Testing
| Quality system | ISO 9001:2015 — slitting, edge conditioning, inspection |
| Mill certificate | EN 10204 3.1 — chemistry + mechanicals per heat |
| Dimensional checks | Laser width gauging, micrometer thickness, camber/bow per coil |
| Edge inspection | Burr height sampling per coil head/tail; edge profile verification |
| Surface class | Class A (no visible defects) or Class B (general) per agreement |
| Marine H116 | ASTM B928 + intergranular corrosion test reports |
| Third-party inspection | SGS / BV / TÜV / CCIC on request |
About HXM Aluminum: 15 years of slit-strip supply to cable makers, stampers, and HVAC manufacturers across 60+ countries.
Strip Packaging & Delivery
- Strip-in-coil: vertical (eye-to-wall) or horizontal (eye-to-sky) on pallets/cradles, ID 150–500 mm to match your payoff
- Protection: interleaving where required, VCI paper, stretch wrap, edge protectors, steel strapping
- Small coils: wooden crates or boxes to prevent transit collapse of narrow coils
- Cut lengths: bundled, tagged, and boxed to count
- Lead times: 7 days stock gauges; 15–20 days mill + slit orders; FOB/CFR/CIF/DDP worldwide
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5052 Aluminum Strip — Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5052 aluminum strip used for?
Precision-slit 5052 aluminum strip is used wherever narrow corrosion-resistant metal strip feeds a continuous process: spiral cable armor on power cables, transformer winding and shielding strip, heat exchanger fin stock, progressive-die stamped brackets and connectors, flexible conduit and duct helix, and venetian blind slats. It combines 5052’s saltwater corrosion resistance with ±0.05 mm width capability.
What widths and thicknesses can you slit 5052 strip to?
Width from 12 mm to 1,200 mm and thickness from 0.15 mm to 4.0 mm. Standard width tolerance is ±0.1–0.5 mm depending on width; precision slitting reaches ±0.05 mm on 12–50 mm widths. Thickness tolerance runs ±0.01–0.08 mm by gauge, tighter with re-rolling.
What edge conditions are available for 5052 strip?
Four: standard slit edge (burr ≤5% of thickness), deburred (≤2%), rounded R0.3–R0.8, and full soft edge. Cable armor lines should specify rounded edges to prevent insulation damage; progressive dies usually accept slit or deburred edges; decorative and food-contact trim uses soft edges.
5052 or 3003 strip — which should I order?
Order 5052 when the strip sees corrosion (cable in wet or buried runs, marine hardware, coastal HVAC fins) or needs strength: 5052-H32 is 215–265 MPa vs 130–165 MPa for 3003-H14. Order 3003 for cost-sensitive interior stampings and very deep draws. See the full 3003 vs 5052 comparison for property tables.
What temper should 5052 strip be for cable armor?
O temper (annealed) for maximum flexibility — the standard for spiral armoring that must bend repeatedly. H32 suits static armor or structural strip. We supply armor strip with rounded edges and tight camber (≤1 mm/10 m) so it runs smoothly on armoring heads without telescoping.
Can 5052 strip be stamped and deep drawn?
Yes — it is a favorite progressive-die material. Use O temper for draws deeper than ~1.5× diameter; H32 for brackets, clips, and shallow forms with better flatness; H34/H38 when stiffness governs. Minimum bend radii range from 0–0.5×t (O) to 2–3×t (H38). Detailed forming data is in the stamping section above.
How do you calculate the weight of 5052 strip?
Weight per meter = thickness (mm) × width (mm) × 2.68 / 1000 kg. Example: 0.5 mm × 30 mm strip = 0.5 × 30 × 2.68 / 1000 = 0.0402 kg/m — about 24,875 m per metric ton. 5052 density is 2.68 g/cm³; use it exactly for payoff calculations and freight quotes.
Can 5052 strip be welded?
Yes, with excellent results: MIG/TIG with ER5356 filler, and it also seam-welds and spot-welds well. Since 5052 is non-heat-treatable, welded joints retain 88–96% of base strength. Avoid ER4043 filler in corrosive service. Parameters are covered in our aluminum welding guide.
How is strip different from coil?
Overlap in name, difference in process intent. Coil (150–2,650 mm) feeds roll formers and wide blanking lines face-first. Strip is coil slit to final width (12–1,200 mm) with tighter width tolerance and edge conditioning, feeding progressive dies, armoring heads, and slat lines edge-first. We supply both from the same AA 5052 chemistry — see our coil page.
What coil IDs and winding styles do you offer?
Coil inside diameters of 150, 300, 400, and 500 mm; conventional wound or traverse (oscillating) wound for longer continuous runs on limited spool space. Coil weight and max OD matched to your payoff equipment — just send your line spec.
What is your MOQ and lead time for 5052 strip?
MOQ is 2 tons per item (mixed sizes negotiable). Stock gauges ship in 7 days; mill-rolled plus slit orders run 15–20 days. FOB Shanghai/Ningbo, or CFR/CIF/DDP to your door.
What certificates accompany 5052 strip shipments?
EN 10204 3.1 mill certificate with chemistry and mechanicals per heat number, dimensional inspection report per coil, and ISO 9001:2015 quality system. Marine H116 strip adds ASTM B928 intergranular corrosion test reports. SGS/BV third-party inspection available before loading.
