Aluminium Slugs for Fire Extinguisher

Aluminum Slugs for Eletronic Capacitor Shell

1.     Fire Extinguisher Slug Specification:

1)     Quality: A class

2)     Alloy: 1050/1060/1070 Pure Aluminium Slug (content greater than or equal to 99.5%/99.6%/99.7%)

3)     Hardness: 16HB-23HB

4)     Available thickness: 2~30mm

5)     Available diameter: 10~200mm

6)     Shape&design: flat round, dome, oval, rectangle, round with hole

7)     Surface treatment: Mill finish, tumbling, shot-blasting

2.     Fire Extinguisher Aluminum Slug Mechanical properties

1)     Tensile strength- 70Mpa

2)     Yield strength- 35Mpa

3)     Enlongation- 42%

4)     Number of grains/mm2: 65~95

3.    Fire Extinguisher Aluminium Slug Shape:

Mainly for the round, can also be produced in accordance with customer drawings shaped, such as oval, rectangular, square, heart-shaped, suitable for stretching, surface oxidation, mainly for the production of various types of Capacitor Shell.,etc

4.   Fire Extinguisher Aluminum Slugs Features:

1） Processed into different shapes and sizes according to customer needs;

2） The product has good plasticity, easy to stretch, corrosion resistance, and beautiful appearance;

3） The product complies with the European Union EN 570/573 and ROHS standards.

1) Our Company

Shanghai Qichuang Metal Products Co., Ltd. is a professional aluminum slug manufacturer established in 2003. Through its overseas sales company, Shanghai Lvding Aluminium, the group serves customers worldwide in packaging, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, electronics, and industrial applications. Our aluminum slugs are widely used for aerosol cans, collapsible tubes, cosmetic packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, capacitor shells, and battery shell components.

With years of production experience and a growing international business, we focus on stable quality, responsive service, and customized manufacturing support. Our products have been exported to markets including Mexico, Indonesia, Chile, Egypt, Russia, the United States, Japan, and Taiwan. We work closely with customers to provide suitable aluminum slug solutions based on alloy, size, surface condition, and downstream forming requirements.

2) Our Certifications

Quality and compliance are important in aluminum slug manufacturing, especially for packaging and industrial applications that require stable forming performance and reliable material control. On our website, we present qualification documents including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS report, Food Safety report for the related operating entities.

These certifications and reports reflect our focus on quality management, environmental management, and product compliance for international business. For specific projects, customers may also contact our sales team to confirm the most relevant documents based on the end use of the aluminum slugs, such as aerosol packaging, cosmetic packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, electronic parts, or battery shell production.

3) Shipping & Logistics

We support international shipment for aluminum slugs and related orders through standard export logistics solutions. Based on order quantity, destination, and delivery urgency, shipments can typically be arranged by sea, air, or other suitable export channels. Our team works with customers to confirm packaging, loading plans, shipping documents, and estimated delivery schedules before dispatch.

Our factory network is located near major ports and airports in China, which helps support efficient export coordination for overseas customers. We already serve international markets and have exported to countries including Mexico, Indonesia, Chile, Egypt, Russia, the United States, Japan, and Taiwan. For exact transit time and shipping arrangement, please contact us with product size, quantity, destination country, and preferred Incoterms.

4) How to Pay

For international orders, our sales team will confirm the payment method, banking information, order amount, and transaction terms based on the project and destination market. Customers are welcome to contact us for a formal quotation, proforma invoice, and order confirmation before payment.

To ensure a smooth transaction, we recommend that buyers confirm product specifications, quantity, packaging requirements, shipping terms, and consignee information before arranging payment. If you are working on a new aluminum slug project, our team can also help review the technical requirements first, so that the order details are clear before production and shipment begin.

5) Factory Introduction

Our manufacturing system is built to support stable, large-scale production of aluminum slugs for packaging and industrial use. According to our company information, the new plant covers more than 10,000 square meters, employs around 250 engineering and technical personnel, and has an annual production capacity of about 50,000 tons. We are equipped with a relatively complete aluminum processing chain, including ingot smelting furnace, rod drawing machine, tension-extruding machine, continuous extrusion lines, hot rolling mills, cold rolling mills, automatic annealing furnace, automatic stamping and finishing lines, and automatic selection and packaging lines.

This production structure helps us control consistency from raw material processing to final slug finishing, which is important for applications such as aerosol can manufacturing, collapsible tubes, cosmetic packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, and electronic components.

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FAQ for Fire Extinguisher Aluminium Slug

Q1: What is a fire extinguisher aluminium slug used for?
A fire extinguisher aluminium slug is a precision aluminum blank used as the starting material for impact extrusion or related forming processes to produce seamless aluminum fire extinguisher bottle or shell components. In aluminum impact extrusion, the slug is the controlled disc-shaped feedstock placed into the die and formed into the final hollow part.

Q2: Why is slug quality important for fire extinguisher applications?
Slug quality is critical because the slug’s dimensions, weight consistency, alloy, and surface condition directly affect metal flow during impact extrusion, which in turn influences wall uniformity, surface finish, scrap rate, and part consistency. Sources describing aluminum impact extrusion consistently identify slug quality as a key input variable.

Q3: What aluminum alloys are commonly used for impact-extruded parts?
Impact extrusion sources commonly reference the 1000 series and, in some industrial cases, 3000 or 6000 series alloys, depending on the forming requirement and final application. The most suitable alloy for a fire extinguisher slug should be selected based on the customer’s drawing, forming route, and required mechanical performance.

Q4: Can you customize fire extinguisher aluminium slugs?
Yes. Fire extinguisher aluminium slugs can be customized by diameter, thickness, weight, alloy, and surface condition to match different bottle sizes, tooling designs, and extrusion requirements. This is consistent with how impact extrusion feedstock is normally specified: the slug must match the required blank volume and forming process.

Q5: What information should buyers provide for a fire extinguisher slug inquiry?
For an accurate quotation and technical review, buyers should provide the target diameter, thickness, alloy, part drawing or bottle size, forming method, annual demand, and any special requirements for surface condition or dimensional tolerance. Because the slug volume and geometry are directly tied to the final formed part, clearer technical input improves feasibility review and quotation accuracy.

Q6: How can I contact your team about fire extinguisher aluminium slugs?
For quotation, drawing review, or sample discussion about fire extinguisher aluminium slugs, 

please contact Mr. Valentin LOU.
Email: valentin.lou@shlvding.com / sales@shlvding.com 
Mobile / WhatsApp: +86 138 176 020 76

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