Precision aluminium: rolled, fabricated, certified.
The complete aluminium catalogue of plain sheets, coils, chequered plates, stucco embossed, perforated and marine-grade, supplied mill-direct to architects, façade firms, fabricators, marine yards and industrial buyers across the UAE, GCC and wider Middle East.
An aluminium division built for architects and fabricators.
From the façade fabricator engineering an anodised curtain-wall to the marine yard welding a 5083 hull plate, every project starts with aluminium that holds tolerance, anodises evenly, welds cleanly and arrives on programme. TIC Dubai's aluminium division has supplied that metal since 1974.
Direct relationships with primary smelters and rolling mills, and a 35-year representation of Hindalco, to match alloy, temper, finish, configuration and tonnage to the project, from a single cut length to a multi-hundred-tonne sheet programme.
Six product categories. The full architectural range.
Plain sheets, coils, chequered plates, stucco embossed, perforated and marine-grade. Explore each category for alloy, technical and specification detail.
Plain Aluminium Sheets
Plain mill-finish aluminium sheet in 1100, 3003, 5005, 5052, 5083, 6082 and 7075, supplied to architects, fabricators and industrial buyers across the UAE and GCC.
Aluminium Coils
Plain and chequered aluminium coils in 1100, 3003, 5005, 5052 and 5754, supplied to roll-formers, coil-coaters, HVAC fabricators and roofing manufacturers across the GCC.
Aluminium Chequered Plates
Aluminium chequered (tread) plates in five-bar and diamond patterns in alloys 1100, 3003, 3105 and 5754. Specified for flooring, stair treads, vehicle bodies and architectural feature panels.
Aluminium Stucco Embossed Sheets
Aluminium stucco embossed sheets in 1100 and 3003: the standard cladding for industrial pipe and tank insulation, refrigeration and HVAC jacketing.
Perforated Aluminium Sheets
Perforated aluminium sheet, fully customer-configurable. Hole diameter, pitch, pattern, thickness and open area to project specification. Supplied for façades, screens, ventilation and acoustic panels.
Marine Grade Aluminium
Marine-certified aluminium plate, sheet and bar in 5083, 5086 and 5052, supplied to ASTM B928 for boat hulls, marine structures, cryogenic vessels and offshore fabrication.
Official Hindalco representation since 1989.
TIC Dubai has proudly represented Hindalco products for more than 35 years, one of the longest-standing Hindalco distribution partnerships in the Middle East. The relationship gives our customers direct access to Hindalco's world-class rolled aluminium catalogue, with mill-traceability, certification and supply continuity built on three decades of trust.
- 35+ years of unbroken representation
- Mill-direct access to Hindalco rolled aluminium
- Full mill test certification on every consignment
- Programme indenting against project tonnages
Aluminium alloys, decoded.
The architectural, structural and marine aluminium alloys most specified across UAE and GCC projects, and where each is used. Click any alloy for a full technical reference.
Commercial purity aluminium
Commercially pure aluminium with excellent corrosion resistance, formability and thermal conductivity. The benchmark for chemical, food and decorative applications.
Manganese alloy: general purpose
The workhorse aluminium alloy. Approximately 20 % stronger than 1100 with the same excellent formability, specified for cladding, roofing, ducting and general sheet-metal fabrication.
Architectural anodising alloy
A low-magnesium 5xxx alloy specifically formulated for bright, even anodising. The benchmark sheet for architectural cladding and decorative trim.
Marine & corrosion-resistant alloy
The most widely specified non-heat-treatable aluminium alloy. Outstanding saltwater corrosion resistance and fatigue strength make it the default for marine, chemical and architectural fabrication.
Marine structural plate alloy
The world's leading marine structural alloy. The highest strength of any non-heat-treatable aluminium and exceptional saltwater resistance make it the specification for hulls, cryogenic tanks and high-load marine welded structures.
European architectural & automotive sheet
The European 5xxx benchmark for tread plate, architectural cladding and automotive body panels, with excellent corrosion resistance, formability and weld response.
European structural alloy
The strongest 6xxx alloy in common use. The European structural-engineering benchmark for bridges, trusses, transport frames and high-load machined components.
Aerospace high-strength alloy
One of the strongest aluminium alloys in commercial use, with strength approaching that of mild steel at one-third the weight. Specified for aerospace, defence and high-performance components. Supplied on indent.
Engineered to international standards.
Every consignment supplied with full mill test certification to the relevant ASTM, EN or JIS specification.
Mill-direct. Specification-true. On-schedule.
Mill-direct global sourcing
Direct relationships with leading smelters and mills across the Middle East, Europe, India, China and South-East Asia, supplying verified-origin aluminium to EN, ASTM and JIS standards.
Certified to international standards
EN 485 / EN 573 / EN 755, ASTM B209 / B221 / B928 (marine) and JIS H4000, supplied with EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificates and PMI on request.
Architect & fabricator-grade
Controlled tempering, consistent surface for anodising, powder-coating, PVDF and CNC fabrication. Marine-certified to ASTM B928 (H116 / H321) on programme.
Cut-to-length & custom configuration
Mill lengths, custom cut-to-length, slitting and bespoke configuration (including custom hole, pitch and open area on perforated sheet) supplied to specification.
Stock + indent model
Held UAE stock for fast-moving alloys; mill indents on programme for project tonnages, marine certification and specialty product.
Middle East specification expertise
Five decades supplying contractors, fabricators, façade firms, marine yards and industrial buyers across the UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain.
Wrought aluminium alloys, defined.
Aluminium is a low-density (2.70 g/cm³), corrosion-resistant non-ferrous metal supplied across the wrought alloy series 1xxx (commercially pure), 3xxx (Mn), 5xxx (Mg), 6xxx (Mg-Si) and 7xxx (Zn). Each series carries a distinct strength / corrosion / formability / weldability balance. Tempers (O, H, T4, T6) further define mechanical performance. Wrought aluminium is supplied as sheet, plate, coil, chequered plate, stucco embossed, perforated and extruded profile, with marine grades (5xxx / 6xxx) certified to ASTM B928. Specified for façade, marine, transport, industrial, packaging and electrical applications across the GCC.
- Series
- 1xxx · 3xxx · 5xxx · 6xxx · 7xxx
- Density
- 2.70 g/cm³ (~ 1/3 of steel)
- Tensile strength
- 70 – 570 MPa (alloy + temper)
- Tempers
- O · H12 / H14 / H22 / H32 / H116 / H321 · T4 · T6
- Marine standard
- ASTM B928 (H116 / H321)
- Standards
- EN 485 / 573 · ASTM B209 · JIS H4000
6061 vs 6063 aluminium
The two structural and architectural 6xxx-series alloys, often confused. 6061 is the structural workhorse; 6063 is the architectural extrusion alloy.
| Property | 6061-T6 | 6063-T6 |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 6xxx (Al-Mg-Si) | 6xxx (Al-Mg-Si) |
| Tensile strength | 310 MPa | 240 MPa |
| Yield strength | 275 MPa | 215 MPa |
| Elongation | 12 % | 12 % |
| Hardness (HB) | 95 | 75 |
| Corrosion resistance | Good | Excellent |
| Weldability | Good (filler 4043 / 5356) | Excellent |
| Machinability | Good | Fair |
| Anodising | Good | Excellent, premium architectural finish |
| Primary use | Structural framing, marine, transport | Window / door / curtain-wall extrusions |
1100 vs 3003 aluminium
The two commercially-pure / lightly alloyed sheet alloys for general industrial use.
| Property | 1100 | 3003 |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 1xxx (commercially pure ≥ 99 %) | 3xxx (Al-Mn, ~1.2 % Mn) |
| Tensile strength (H14) | 125 MPa | 150 MPa |
| Yield strength (H14) | 115 MPa | 145 MPa |
| Elongation | 10 % | 8 % |
| Corrosion resistance | Excellent | Excellent |
| Formability | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weldability | Excellent | Excellent |
| Conductivity (% IACS) | 59 % | 50 % |
| Primary use | Chemical, food, electrical, HVAC liners | General sheet, HVAC ducting, cooking utensils, stucco |
5052 vs 5083 aluminium
The two principal 5xxx marine and architectural sheet / plate alloys.
| Property | 5052-H32 | 5083-H116 / H321 |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium content | 2.2 – 2.8 % | 4.0 – 4.9 % |
| Tensile strength | 230 MPa | 305 MPa |
| Yield strength | 195 MPa | 215 MPa |
| Elongation | 12 % | 16 % |
| Corrosion resistance (marine) | Very good | Best in marine series |
| Weldability | Excellent (5356 filler) | Excellent (5183 filler) |
| Formability | Excellent | Good |
| Marine certification | Often specified | ASTM B928 H116 / H321 default |
| Primary use | Marine fabrication, fuel tanks, panels | Hull plate, offshore, pressure vessels, structural marine |
Marine grade alloy comparison
The aluminium-magnesium 5xxx series and selected 6xxx alloys certified for marine service per ASTM B928.
| Alloy / Temper | Magnesium | UTS (MPa) | Marine certification | Primary marine use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5052-H32 | 2.5 % | 230 | Marine-grade panel | Decks, panels, light fabrication |
| 5083-H116 | 4.5 % | 305 | ASTM B928 H116 | Hull plate, offshore structural |
| 5083-H321 | 4.5 % | 305 | ASTM B928 H321 | Heavy hull plate, pressure vessels |
| 5086-H116 | 4.0 % | 275 | ASTM B928 H116 | Hull, deck, structural marine |
| 5754-H22 | 3.0 % | 220 | Marine-grade panel | Marine interior, light hull |
| 6082-T6 | 0.9 % | 310 | Marine structural | Marine extrusions, frames |
Aluminium vs Stainless Steel
Two corrosion-resistant non-ferrous / specialty metals frequently compared for façade, marine and industrial use.
| Property | Aluminium (5083 / 6061) | Stainless Steel (304 / 316) |
|---|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 2.70 | 8.00 |
| Tensile strength | 240 – 310 MPa | 515 – 620 MPa |
| Modulus of elasticity | 70 GPa | 200 GPa |
| Corrosion resistance | Self-passivating oxide | Chromium-rich passivation |
| Marine performance | Excellent (5083 / 5086) | Excellent (316 / 316L) |
| Conductivity | High thermal & electrical | Low |
| Weldability | Excellent with right filler | Excellent (austenitic) |
| Recyclability | 100 % (95 % energy saving) | 100 % |
| Cost per kg | Lower | Higher |
| Cost per volume | Comparable (lower density) | Higher |
| Primary use | Façade, marine, transport, HVAC | Architectural, marine, chemical, food, hygiene |
Aluminium procurement guide
Six-step specification path for any aluminium programme.
- 1. Define the application
Façade / curtain-wall → 6063 extrusions, 5005 sheet. Marine hull / deck → 5083 / 5086 H116/H321. HVAC / stucco / signage → 1100 / 3003. Structural / transport → 6061 / 6082. High-strength tooling / aerospace → 7075 (on indent).
- 2. Specify alloy + temper
Always pair alloy with temper. 5083-H116 is not the same as 5083-O; 6061-T6 is not the same as 6061-O. Temper governs strength, formability and weldability. Confirm both in every enquiry.
- 3. Confirm form and configuration
Sheet (≤ 6 mm), plate (≥ 6 mm), coil (continuous), chequered plate, stucco embossed, perforated, extruded profile. Specify thickness, width, length, finish (mill / anodised / pre-painted) and protective masking.
- 4. Set the certification deliverables
EN 10204 Type 3.1 mill test certificate as standard. Type 3.2 third-party witness for critical structural / marine. ASTM B928 for marine grades. PMI (Positive Material Identification) on-site verification on request.
- 5. Choose origin and mill
Hindalco (TIC Dubai represented 35+ years), European primary smelters, Middle East rolling mills. Match alloy capability to mill specialism. Multi-origin consolidation supported on programme orders.
- 6. Plan packing and freight
Wooden crates for sheets ≤ 1500 kg, steel pallets for coils, end-caps and edge guards on chequered / stucco, polyethylene interleaved between anodised sheets, dehumidified containers for long-sea-route marine grades.
Aluminium inspection checklist
- Alloy & temper identification
Mill stamp on sheet / coil confirms alloy + temper (e.g. 5083 H116). Cross-check with MTC.
- Mill test certificate (EN 10204 3.1)
Chemical composition, mechanical properties, heat number, temper, all on the MTC.
- Dimensional check
Thickness ± per EN 485-3 / ASTM B209 tolerances. Length / width per order tolerance.
- Surface inspection
No deep scratches, no roll marks, no oxidation, no oil contamination, no edge cracks.
- Flatness
Flat sheet within 3 mm / m, coil set within mill specification.
- Marine grade, ASTM B928
Verify exfoliation (ASSET) and intergranular (NAMLT) test reports for H116 / H321.
- PMI (random)
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) handheld PMI on random pieces confirms alloy chemistry to ± 0.1 %.
- Hardness check (random)
Brinell hardness on random samples confirms temper retention.
- Anodising thickness (anodised lots)
Eddy-current gauge confirms 15 – 25 µm anodic layer per architectural specification.
- Packing integrity
Strapping, edge guards, end caps, polyethylene interleaving, all intact on receipt.
Deeper questions, answered.
A complete authority FAQ bank built for architects, consultants, procurement teams and AI-search engines.
Aluminium supply: answered.
The questions architects, fabricators, marine yards and procurement teams ask us most often.
Factory-Direct Supply Model.
TIC Dubai operates as a mill representation and international procurement partner. Every order is coordinated directly with a verified overseas manufacturer and shipped in container quantities against your project specification.
We do not maintain local warehouse stock. Products are supplied directly from carefully selected international manufacturing partners.
- Direct mill sourcing
- Container-load shipments
- Forward production bookings
- Project-based supply
- International procurement
- Mill-direct pricing
- Consistent, certified quality
- Long-term supply partnerships
Who we work with.
TIC Dubai partners with organisations that specify, import or build at project scale, across the UAE, GCC, Levant, Africa and wider Middle East.
How our supply model works best.
A quick view of where TIC Dubai adds the most value, and where a local stockist may serve you faster.
Container, project & repeat procurement.
- Container orders
- Factory bookings
- Project supply
- Repeat procurement
- Long-term contracts
- Bulk purchasing
Retail, spot & same-day pick-ups.
- Retail-quantity purchases
- Same-day requirements
- Spot warehouse pick-ups
If your requirement sits on the right, a local stockist is likely to serve you faster. We're happy to point you in the right direction.
Factory-direct sourcing, answered.
Do you keep stock in Dubai?
TIC Dubai is a mill representation and international procurement company. Rather than holding warehouse stock, we coordinate factory-direct shipments sized to your project and consolidate deliveries against your programme.
Can I buy a few sheets or a single length?
Our supply model is built around container-load and project quantities. For small retail requirements, a local stockist will serve you faster; for bulk, project or recurring procurement, we're the right partner.
Do you supply containers directly from the factory?
Yes. Every enquiry is quoted mill-direct, with forward production booking, third-party inspection and shipment coordinated by our procurement team, from FOB origin through to your discharge port.
Can you support recurring procurement?
Yes. Long-term supply agreements and forward production bookings are the core of what we do for importers, contractors, distributors and EPC firms across the GCC and wider Middle East.
What is your minimum order?
Typically one FCL container per specification, though this varies by product and mill. Share your requirement and we'll confirm the mill's MOQ, lead time and indicative pricing.
Discuss your aluminium supply requirement.
Share alloy, temper, finish, dimension and container tonnage. We revert with mill-direct availability, factory booking options and indicative container pricing, usually within one working day.
Aluminium across the GCC and Middle East
Industrial aluminium sheets, coils and plate across UAE and KSA.
Shipments routed through Jebel Ali, Khalifa, Hamad, King Abdulaziz Dammam, Sohar and other major regional ports, coordinated with contractor and procurement schedules.
TIC Dubai supplies aluminium sheets, coils, plate and tread plate in 1xxx, 3xxx, 5xxx and 6xxx series (including marine-grade 5052 and 5083) to fabricators, marine yards, transport manufacturers and industrial workshops across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and the wider GCC.
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
- Sharjah
- Ajman
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Fujairah
- Umm Al Quwain
- Al Ain
- Khor Fakkan
- Riyadh
- Jeddah
- Dammam
- Al Khobar
- Jubail
- Yanbu
- Mecca
- Medina
- Tabuk
- Abha
- JAFZA
- DIP
- Dubai Industrial City
- Sharjah Industrial Area
- KIZAD
- Hamriyah Free Zone
- RAKEZ
- SAIF Zone
- Doha
- Lusail
- Al Rayyan
- Mesaieed
- Al Wakrah
- Kuwait City
- Shuwaikh
- Shuaiba
- Ahmadi
- Manama
- Muharraq
- Riffa
- Sitra
- Muscat
- Sohar
- Salalah
- Duqm
- Nizwa
- Amman
- Zarqa
- Irbid
- Aqaba
- Baghdad
- Erbil
- Basra
- Mosul
- Najaf
- Karbala
- Sulaymaniyah
- Kirkuk
- Jebel Ali Port
- Khalifa Port
- Hamriyah Port
- Port Rashid
- Khor Fakkan Port
- King Abdulaziz Port Dammam
- Jeddah Islamic Port
- King Abdullah Port
- Jubail Commercial Port
- Yanbu Commercial Port
- Hamad Port
- Shuwaikh Port
- Shuaiba Port
- Khalifa Bin Salman Port
- Port of Sohar
- Port of Salalah
- Port of Duqm
- Port of Aqaba
- Umm Qasr Port
- Khor Al Zubair Port
Technical reading on this division
Aluminium Alloy Selection Guide for GCC Projects
The four most-used alloy families across GCC industry, what they excel at, and how to specify them without surprises at fabrication.
5052 vs 5083 Aluminium: Which One Should You Specify?
Both are 5xxx-series marine-grade alloys, but they're not interchangeable. Where each one wins, and what it costs.
6061 vs 6063 Aluminium: Structural vs Architectural Extrusion
Same 6xxx family, same Al-Mg-Si chemistry, two different jobs. 6061 is the engineering structural alloy; 6063 is the architectural extrusion alloy. A specification reference.