Aluminum for cookware manufacturers
Circles and sheet for deep drawing and spinning of pots, pans, steamers, griddles and foodservice lines. Made in Mexico under FSSC 22000, in the temper your die needs.
What a cookware manufacturer asks for
A draw that tears, a base that warps or a non-stick coating that lifts cost more than the circle. All three depend on alloy, temper and metal cleanliness, and all three are controlled at the furnace.
For US cookware brands, a Mexican mill means USMCA-originating aluminum and a supplier reachable by truck; for Mexican makers, it means circles to size with domestic origin on the label.
Products for cookware
- Aluminum sheet Cut to size · 0.008 to 0.134 in · 1050, 1100, 3105
- Painted aluminum sheet 3105 · 0.018 to 0.049 in · up to 36 in
- Aluminum circles 4.3 to 48 in dia. · 0.018 to 0.157 in · 1050, 1100, 3004, 3105
Common alloys
| Alloy | Use |
|---|---|
| 1050 / 1100 O | Deep drawing of pots and steamers |
| 3004 / 3105 | Thick bases, pans and rigid parts |
| 3105 pre-painted | Colored exteriors and non-stick |
Food contact
Almexa operates under FSSC 22000 and makes circles for the NSF professional line. In the quote, state whether the part has direct food contact and which coating you will apply, so alloy and finish are chosen accordingly.
Frequently asked questions
What circle thickness is used for a frying pan?
Between 0.08 and 0.157 in depending on diameter and whether it carries an induction base; pressure cookers, 0.10 to 0.157 in; light steamers and saucepans, 0.04 to 0.08 in.
Can circles ship with non-stick applied?
Yes. Almexa makes pre-painted, non-stick and polychromatic circles in addition to mill finish.
Send diameter, gauge and pieces per month. We quote circles to size.
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