TECHNICAL DATA BULK TRANSPORT SHEET – BTS P R O D U C T D E S C R I P T I O N Alcoa’s 5454 alloy has been specifically developed for use in the manufacture of aluminum tank/dry bulk trailers and dump bodies. Our product’s high strength, excellent weldability, formability, and corrosion resistance meets manufacturing and commercial requirements for cargoes from dry bulk to aggressive liquids. Developed with the help of our industry renowned Alcoa Technical Center researchers and fabricated in our world class mills using Alcoa Production System principles, the BTS line of products offers unparalleled performance choices for every customer. Depending on the combination of material properties, functionality, and aesthetics needed in your trailer, one of Alcoa’s BTS products will be the right solution for you. F E A T U R E S Bulk Transport mill finish offers customers improved surface consistency and brightness with reduced surface blemishes and imperfections. Alcoa’s Bulk Transport Sheet is most frequently used for a wide variety of dump bodies and trailers hauling dry bulk and abrasive materials. Surface blemishes on this engineered product are held to a minimum with brightness and image clarity being more typical of a uniform finish. P R O D U C T D E T A I L S Chemical Composition Limits Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Ti 0.25 0.40 0.10 0.5-0.10 2.40-3.0 0.05-0.2 0.25 0.2 Mechanical Properties Minimum Ultimate Yield Mpa/ksi Mpa/ksi Alloy Temper 5454-O 5454-H32 5454-H34 215/31.0 250/36.0 270/39.0 Elong % in 2" Ultimate Mpa/ksi Typical Yield Mpa/ksi 18 8 7 250/36.0 275/40.0 300/44.0 120/17.0 205/30.0 240/35.0 85/12.0 180/26.0 200/29.0 Elong % in 2" 22 10 10 Typical Physical Properties SI English Density 2.67 x 103 kg/m3 0.1 lbs./in3 Average Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Approximate Melting Range Thermal Conductivity 23.6 x 10-6 per °C (20 °C to 100 °C) 600 – 645°C 134 W/m*k at 25 °C 13.1 x 10-6 per °F (68 °F to 212 °F) 1115 – 1195 °F 930 btu-in./ft2hr °F Approximate Bend Radii for 90° Cold Bend Sheet Alloy/Temper 5454-O 5454-H32 5454-H34 mm 1.5 in. 0.062 1t 1t 1-1/2t mm 3.2 in. 0.125 mm 4.7 1t 2t 2t in. 0.187 1t 2t 2-1/2t mm 6.3 in. 0.250 1-1/2t 2-1/2t 3t Radii expressed in terms of metal thickness “t” ALCOA MILL PRODUCTS P.O. BOX 8025 • BETTENDORF, IOWA 52722 • (800) 523-9596 • www.millproducts-alcoa.com AMP#195-C AMP#196-C 06/99 12/99 Product Specifications Products Sizes Attributes Bulk Transport Sheet Gauge: 0.125" – 0.250" Width: 48" – 96" Length: 72" – 456" High degree of surface uniformity, color, consistency, and selection. Bulk Transport Sheet Specular Image Gauge: 0.160" – 0.249" Width: 48" – 85" Length: 72" – 456" Highly engineered mill surface with exceptional image and aesthetics. Al-Bright Gauge: 0.125" – 0.250" Width: 48" – 96" Length: 72" – 456" Ultimate product in brightness, image clarity, surface uniformity. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE INQUIRE IF PRODUCT SPECIFICATION REQUIRED IS NOT LISTED IN TABLE ABOVE. ALCOA MILL PRODUCTS P.O. BOX 8025 • BETTENDORF, IOWA 52722 • (800) 523-9596 • www.millproducts-alcoa.com August/04