How to Choose a Good Supplier of Aluminium Foil & Aluminium Products

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aluminium foil AND aluminium products

HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD SUPPLIER OF

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WHY CHOOSE A GOOD SUPPLIER?

It is financially sound1

2It can save you a lot of trouble

- procuring materials at high prices will lead to uncompetitiveness,

- Using a product from sub par aluminum will result in

- poor quality

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THE QUALITY

OF YOUR PRODUCT

IS A DIRECT

REFLECTION OF YOUR

PROFESIONALISM

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How To choose the right supplier:

1. Choose a supplier with an intimate knowledge of aluminiumPerhaps more important than pricing, it is

It is important to find an aluminium foil

and aluminium product supplier that

manufactures or even uses aluminium.

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ADVANTAGES :

A supplier with in-depth knowledge of aluminiumand its products will also be more likely to provideexpert advice regarding the type and quality of aluminium you need based on its intended application.

Expert Advice

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TO ILLUSTRATE:

Typical household foil measures about 0.016mm thick only, while heavy duty household foil about 0.024mm.

Aluminium itself is madeinto different grades and alloys(1050, 1060, 3102, 8011, etc.)

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Formability

Weldability

Corrossion Resistance

Heat Treatability

AluminiumCHARACTERISTICS

Different thickness of foil are usedfor different applications

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How To choose the right supplier:

2. Choose a supplier that quotes competitive prices

If a supplier quotes you a price too low to

be true then it probably is.

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SOME HELPFUL TIPS

• Suppliers are required to be transparent with their charges based on the price of:

- raw aluminium, - cost of processing, - packaging - shipping.

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• Beware of recycled aluminium without certification of purity

SOME HELPFUL TIPS

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SOME HELPFUL TIPS

• Consider buying inbulk to reduce price

- Higher prices when notbuying in bulk will only make business sense if theproject is time critical orfor convenience.

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ONE – STOP METAL SOLUTIONS PROVIDERhttp://www.amsmetal.com.my/

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About ams metal

Established in 1996, AMS started its root in Singapore with the registration of Asia Metal Solutions Pte Ltd (AMS Singapore). We supply aluminum rods &

bars, coils & sheets to our customers in various industries

SALES OFFICE:No.6, Jalan Ekoperniagaan 1/9, Taman Ekoperniagaan, 81100 Johor Bahru,Johor.