Egyptian Lighting Manufacturer Imports 18 Tons of 0.4mm 1060 H22 Aluminum Strip for Lighting Accessories
A lighting fixture manufacturer in Egypt recently placed an order for 18 tons of 0.4mm 1060 H22 aluminum strip, which it uses to produce a wide range of lamp shades, reflectors, lamp holders and other lighting accessories. This case study outlines the requirement, the material advantages and the delivery behind the order.
Customer Background
The buyer is an established lighting accessories producer serving Egypt and the wider North African market. Its portfolio covers residential pendant lights, commercial panel lights and architectural lighting profiles, all of which rely on thin, formable and corrosion-resistant aluminum strip as a base material. As demand grew across local construction and renovation projects, the company needed a stable, export-experienced supplier able to deliver consistent quality in volume.
Requirement and Challenge
The customer required a pure aluminum strip that could be stamped, bent and anodized without cracking, while keeping a bright, uniform surface for visible decorative parts. The key challenge was to combine high formability with a thin 0.4mm gauge, because thinner strip is far less forgiving of thickness variation and edge defects during high-speed stamping.
- Alloy: 1060 (99.6% pure aluminum)
- Temper: H22 (strain hardened and partially annealed)
- Thickness: 0.4 mm, tight tolerance
- Quantity: 18 tons
- End use: lighting fixtures and accessories
Our Solution
We recommended 0.4mm 1060 H22 aluminum strip as the optimal match for the application. Grade 1060 is a commercially pure aluminum with excellent ductility, reflectivity and corrosion resistance, and the H22 temper provides a good balance of strength and formability. The material was produced on our cold rolling line with strict thickness control, then slit to the customer's required width with deburred edges.
Material Advantages Built for Complex, Demanding Lighting Parts
Lighting accessories such as lamp shades, reflectors and lamp holders usually have complex shapes and must withstand long-term exposure to the heat of the light source and to humid environments. Our aluminum strip is engineered to meet exactly these demands through three core advantages:
- Exceptional formability: a fine, uniform grain and the balanced H22 temper allow deep drawing, stamping, bending, spinning and flanging of intricate lamp shade and reflector geometries without cracking. This means higher yields, fewer rejects and less tool wear on the customer's stamping lines.
- Outstanding surface quality: the strip is bright, smooth and defect-free, with tightly controlled thickness and width. It is free of scratches, oil stains and orange peel, giving an ideal base for anodizing, coating, printing and mirror polishing on visible decorative parts.
- Superior reflectivity: the high total light reflectance means reflectors and lamp interiors redirect more light out of the fixture, improving luminous efficiency and delivering a premium, even finish.
- Heat and moisture resistance: the dense natural oxide film and stable 1060 matrix resist long-term heat from incandescent, halogen and LED sources as well as humidity, so finished parts resist corrosion, deformation and discolouration over years of service.
Order Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Alloy | 1060 |
| Temper | H22 |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Quantity | 18 tons |
| Surface | Bright mill finish, plain or anodizing ready |
| Applications | Lamp shades, reflectors, lamp holders, trim |
| Destination | Egypt |
| Standard | GB/T 3880, ASTM B209 |
| Certification | ISO 9001:2015, SGS |
Production and Delivery
All 18 tons were produced to a single specification to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency. Each coil was wrapped with moisture-proof film and protective paper, then packed onto seaworthy wooden pallets with edge protectors for the long sea voyage to Egypt. Full mill test certificates and SGS reports accompanied the shipment, and the order was dispatched within the agreed lead time, allowing the customer to keep its stamping lines running without interruption.
Results and Customer Feedback
The customer reported stable stamping and forming performance and a clean, bright surface that required minimal preparation before anodizing. The consistent 0.4mm tolerance and the material's formability reduced material waste and tool wear, while the high-reflectivity finish improved the appearance and light output of the finished fixtures. Satisfied with the quality and delivery, the buyer has indicated plans for repeat orders and additional strip specifications for new lighting ranges.
Why Choose Us as Your Aluminum Strip Supplier
- Direct manufacturer with in-house casting, rolling, slitting and packing.
- Tight thickness and width tolerances for thin-gauge strip.
- Excellent formability, surface quality and reflectivity for demanding lighting parts.
- Proven resistance to heat and humidity in long-term service.
- Export experience across the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
- Custom alloy, temper, thickness and width to match your process.
Looking for 1060 H22 aluminum strip with excellent formability and reflectivity for lighting accessories? Contact our team for a free sample and a quotation tailored to your thickness, width and order volume.