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Designing Aluminum Screened Enclosures

Addresses structural design of screened enclosures based on the Florida Building Code including: loads, analysis, design, and construction documents.

Non-member:$100

Member: $50

Aluminum Forging Design Manual

A technical guide to the design of aluminum die forgings; including chapters on die design, tolerances for die forgings and forging drafting conventions.

Non-member:$60

Member: $30

Standards for Aluminum Sand & Permanent Mold Castings

This manual provides guidelines covering chemical compositions and physical and mechanical properties; it is divided into two sections

ENGINEERING SERIES (E), which establishes metrics for the various tolerances, precisions, allowances and finishes applicable to unmachined cast aluminum products, and
METALLURGICAL SERIES (M), which delves into the properties of the various aluminum alloys and tempers frequently used in casting, and the metallurgical requirements to cast products of desired quality.

Non-member:$120

Member: $60

Technical White Paper on Quantometer Accuracy

Using Guard Bands to Accommodate Uncertainty in the Spark AES Analysis of Aluminum or Aluminum Alloys When Determining Compliance with Specified Composition Limits

This paper provides a brief discussion of:

The uncertainty inherent in the elemental analysis of aluminum and aluminum alloys by Spark-AES.
The benefits of using guard bands to set internal operating limits, which are offset from specified composition limits.
A model of the risk for sale of out-of-specification product based on the analysis uncertainty relative to the specified composition limits.
The main sources of uncertainty of Spark-AES and their potential causes.

Non-member: $0

Member: $0

Care of Aluminum

Details cleaning methods for mill-finished, anodized, chemical-coated, painted, porcelain enameled, plated and laminated aluminum finishes. It includes applications for architecture, transportation and home use.

Non-member:$40

Member: $20

Designation System for Aluminum Finishes

Outlines a system of designations for all types of finishes and coatings commonly applied to aluminum. Examples of designations for mechanical and chemical finishes and anodic coatings illustrate how the system is used.

Non-member:$30

Member: $15

Aluminum Electrical Conductor Handbook

This hardcover handbook covers the electrical uses of aluminum, including bare, covered and insulated wire and cable. Includes more than 300 tables and illustrations.

Non-member:$100

Member: $50

Code Words for Overhead Aluminum Electrical Conductors

Lists over 1,200 code words widely used to designate specific conductor configurations. It includes data on each conductor: size, number of strands, insulation thickness and an alphabetical listing of the code words.

Non-member:$76

Member: $38

Code Words for Underground Distribution Cables

Lists more than 400 code words used to identify aluminum underground distribution (UD) cables. The booklet also describes the code word system and outlines the procedure for registering new code words.

Non-member:$50

Member: $25

Packaging Standards for Aluminum Conductor and ACSR

Provides the standards used for packaging aluminum conductors and ACSR which provides the most economical spools and stranding techniques.

Non-member:$50

Member: $25

Drafting Standards for Aluminum Extruded Products

This publication offers a uniform method of preparing extrusion profile drawings.

Non-member:$80

Member: $40

Understanding Aluminum Extrusion Tolerances

Explains and illustrates many aspects of the published standard tolerances for aluminum alloy extrusions, such as those contained in the association's Aluminum Standards and Data.

Non-member:$60

Member: $30

Visual Quality Characteristics of Aluminum Extrusions

Visual quality attributes of aluminum extrusions have been complied as a reference for those who have an interest in aluminum extruded products and in terminology commonly used in this segment of the aluminum industry.

Non-member:$50

Member: $25

Aluminum and Its Alloys

The properties of aluminum and its alloys which give rise to their widespread usage, with particular emphasis on manufacturability, recyclability, and corrosion resistance, are briefly described in this report. The designation system by which alloys are classified is also described.

Non-member:$60

Member: $30

Aluminum By Design

A coffee table book that traces the history of aluminum, starting in the 1800s through its evolving role in daily life, with short essays and over 350 photos.

Non-member:$75

Member: $75

Aluminum Foil Manual

A comprehensive guide to the history, production, and application of aluminum foil.

Non-member:$50

Member: $25

Aluminum Standards and Data

Aluminum Standards and Data is the preeminent reference for aluminum mill product standards and the most complete source of information on wrought aluminum. This reference contains: nominal and specified chemical compositions of alloys, typical mechanical and physical properties of commonly used commercial alloys; mechanical property limits; information on comparative characteristics and applications; definitions and dimensional tolerances for semi-fabricated products. It is available in both US and Metric units as either a hard copy or download.

Non-member:$300

Member: $150

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Aluminum: Technology, Application and Environment

The book builds from a brief history of aluminum through its various production and processing steps with a description of relationships between processing steps, structure, and properties of aluminum alloys.

Non-member:$95

Member: $39

Rolling Aluminum: From the Mine to Mill

This publication was developed for educational purposes and provides a broad description of how aluminum sheet and plate fabricated products are manufactured in an aluminum sheet mill. It enlarges upon the information presented in the video of the same name.

Non-member:$50

Member: $25

Rolling Aluminum: From the Mine to Mill Video

Developed for educational purposes, this download shows how aluminum sheet and plate fabricated products are manufactured in an aluminum sheet mill. Includes action shots from melting and ingot casting through the finishing operations and packaging.

Non-member:$50

Member: $25

Aluminum & Health

Aluminum & Health: A Review of the Issues, Efforts and Knowledge

A discussion of aluminum, health and the current understanding of the role that aluminum plays, if any, in the human body and any possible relationship to Alzheimer's disease.

Non-member:$50

Member: $25

Containers that Kill

Explains the hazards associated with bottles, cans and lighters when charged with aluminum scrap into a melting furnace.

Non-member:$100

Member: $50

Guidelines for Aluminum Scrap Receiving & Inspection

Guidelines for Aluminum Scrap Receiving and Inspection Based on Safety and Health Considerations

Helps aluminum recyclers and scrap suppliers prevent accidents and injuries due to moisture or contamination in purchased scrap. This publications reviews The Aluminum Association's molten metal incident reporting system.

Non-member:$50

Member: $25

Guidelines for Aluminum Sow Casting and Charging

Intended to help companies that produce and/or melt aluminum sows, this publication addresses casting, inspection, drying and melting procedures. It also focuses on preventing equipment damage and injuries associated with explosions caused by wet or contaminated sows charged into molten metal in melting furnaces. The Guidelines offer information and suggestions, derived from industry experience, for plants to consider in their safety programs.

Non-member:$50

Member: $25

Guidelines for Handling Aluminum Fines

Guidelines for Handling Aluminum Fines Generated in Various Aluminum Operations

The Guidelines include updated information on the factors contributing to incidents involving aluminum fines, the conduct of dust/fines hazard assessments, and protective measures to implement in the event of an incident. A must read for anyone responsible for managing dust in the aluminum environment.

Non-member:$50

Member: $25

Guidelines for Handling Molten Aluminum

Outlines the steps, practices and equipment used to reduce the potential hazards of molten metal in melting, transferring and casting operations. Industry research on the causes and prevention of molten metal explosions is described. Revised in 2016

Non-member:$200

Member: $100

Guidelines for Use of Aluminum with Food & Chemicals

Provides a concise guide to the behavior of aluminum with a wide variety of food and chemicals

Non-member:$50

Member: $25

Preventing Explosions in Aluminum Melting Operations

Produced for employees who handle molten aluminum, this training aid reviews safe charging of scrap, ingot, sow, master alloys and hardeners. Also discusses storage and handling of these materials.

Non-member:$100

Member: $50

Preventing Molten Metal Explosions: Two Case Histories

Depicts two explosions in extrusion billet dc casting operations. Also discusses The Aluminum Association's research efforts on aluminum-water explosions.

Non-member:$100

Member: $50

Report of 2017 Aluminum Association Fabric Testing

2017 Report: Testing of Fabrics in Contact with Molten Aluminum

In 2017, six Aluminum Association member companies submitted 39 fabrics and combinations of fabrics for testing of their protective performance in contact with molten aluminum. Testing was conducted in accordance with the ASTM 955 Test Method with slight variations in some cases as noted. This report provides ratings of all samples tested in the areas of ignition, metal adhesion, shrinkage, break open, and char as well as Stoll Curves (thermal conductivity over time) and before/after photographs for all samples tested.

Non-member: $200

Member: $100

Resistance of Protective Fabrics to Molten Aluminum

Resistance of Protective Fabrics to Molten Aluminum and Bath Splash and their Comfort Properties

Provides aluminum producers with independent, quantified data on fabrics, so that safety personnel can make informed decisions regarding the materials they utilize for the protection of employees.

Non-member:$100

Member: $50

Safe Handling of Powder and Paste

This video contains basic rules on the safe storage and handling of aluminum powders and pastes. Topics include: general safety recommendations and precautions; definitions; storage and safety principles for handling aluminum powders and paste, and fire fighting methods.

Non-member:$50

Member: $25

DVD

Storage & Handling of Aluminum Powders & Paste

Recommendations for Storage & Handling of Aluminum Powders & Paste

Discusses safety measures related to powder and paste.

Non-member:$40

Member: $20

US TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Guidance

US Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Data Reporting Guidance

Aluminum, aluminum oxide and alloys may require facility and/or corporate reporting under TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Rule. This document provides guidance on the proper reporting & includes a number of industry specific examples about compliance with reporting obligations.

Non-member:$100

Member: $50

Gold Sheets

International Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Unalloyed Aluminum

This registration record is the defining source for international designations and chemical composition limits for unalloyed aluminum referenced in a number of standards and specifications worldwide.

Non-member:$100

Member: $50

Gray Sheets

International Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Aluminum Hardeners

This publication includes designations, chemical composition limits and color codes for aluminum hardeners registered in accordance with the International Designation System for Aluminum Hardeners.

Non-member:$80

Member: $40

Light Green Sheets

Components of Clad Aluminum Alloy Products

This publication is the registration record for clad aluminum alloy products registered with The Aluminum Association, and contains the registered designations, component alloys, cladding location, and other information.

Non-member:$120

Member: $60

Pink Sheets

Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Aluminum Alloys in the Form of Castings and Ingot

This registration record contains designations and chemical composition limits registered with The Aluminum Association for aluminum and aluminum alloys in the form of castings and ingot.

Non-member:$120

Member: $60

Tan Sheets

Tempers for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Products Metric Edition

The Tan Sheets list tempers for aluminum and aluminum alloy products, in metric units, registered with the Association by individual producers, which are not contained in Aluminum Standards and Data.

Non-member:$120

Member: $60

Teal Sheets

International Alloy Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Wrought Aluminum and Wrought Aluminum Alloys

This registration record is the defining source for the designations and chemical composition limits for wrought aluminum and wrought aluminum alloys referenced in a number of standards and specifications worldwide.

Non-member:$80

Member: $40

Yellow Sheets

Tempers for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Products

Yellow Sheets list tempers for aluminum and aluminum alloy products registered with The Aluminum Association by individual producers, which are not contained in Aluminum Standards and Data.

Non-member:$120

Member: $60

Handling of Aluminum Plate, Flat Sheet & Coil

Guidelines for In-Plant Handling of Aluminum Plate, Flat Sheet & Coil

Describes procedures and methods that have been successfully used to handle sheet and plate in the plant, both manually and with the use of equipment. Covers storage, handling, processing & inspection.

Non-member:$35

Member: $20

Interpretation of the Precision & Accuracy of the TP-1 Test

Report of the Interpretation of the Precision & Accuracy of the TP-1 Test When Multiple Laboratories Evaluate the Same Grain Refiner

Describes the evaluation of the TP-1 Standard Test Procedure for Aluminum Alloy Grain Refiners. The goal of the tests was to determine if the TP-1 test was repeatable. With a standardized protocol fixing the variables left open in TP-1 the task group used up to 12 laboratories and two rating procedures on the specimens generated.

Non-member:$20

Member: $0

Measuring the Dissolution of Aluminum Hardeners

Standard Test Procedure for Measuring the Dissolution of Aluminum Hardeners

Describes The Aluminum Association dissolution test procedure used to determine the suitability of an aluminum hardener product for alloying purposes. The procedure describes a method for measuring dissolution time & recovery of the hardener element under standardized conditions.

Non-member:$60

Member: $30

Minimizar las Manchas de Agua

Guia Para Minimizar las Manchas de Agua – Guidelines for Minimizing Water Staining of Aluminum (Spanish)

Esta publicación describe el proceso para enviar, manejar y almacenar el aluminio para minimizar las manchas de agua.

Non-member:$35

Member: $20

Minimizing Water Staining of Aluminum

Guidelines for Minimizing Water Staining of Aluminum

Describes how proper shipping, handling and storing procedures can minimize water staining.

Non-member:$35

Member: $0

Minimizing Water Staining of Aluminum Poster set

Guidelines for Minimizing Water Staining of Aluminum Poster set

This poster outlines steps to protect against water staining, suitable for display in shipping or receiving departments where aluminum is handled. There is also a copy within the publication of the same name.

Posters come in packs of 10

Non-member:$30

Member: $15

Poster pack

Minimizing Water Staining of Aluminum Spanish & English Set

Guidelines for Minimizing Water Staining of Aluminum Spanish & English Set

Describes how proper shipping, handling and storing procedures can minimize water staining, with a copy in Spanish and English

Non-member:$50

Member: $30

Standard Test Procedure for Aluminum Alloy Grain Refiners

This standard test procedure establishes criteria to determine the ability of a grain refiner to reduce grain size during solidification of aluminum alloys and to examine the structure of the grain refiner for uniformity and freedom from defects.

Non-member:$60

Member: $30

Visual Quality Characteristics of Aluminum Sheet and Plate

A pictorial publication which sets the correct terminology and definitions of cause for the attributes discussed. Two separate indexing systems for more than 150 attributes help the user identify the visual quality aspect being sought.

Non-member:$50

Member: $25

Aluminum Highlights

Weekly review of industry activity, drivers and key economic indicators. The report also features comments on industry fundamentals by several leading industry analysts, on a rotating basis.

Non-member:$1050

Associate member: $0

Producer member: $0

Aluminum Situation

Monthly executive summary of industry activity covering primary production, mill product orders and shipments, inventories (producer and bonded warehouse), foreign trade, and secondary recovery. The subscription includes a PDF summary report and a two-year data series spreadsheet.

Non-member:$1,200

Associate member: $0

Producer member: $0

Aluminum Statistical Review 2021

The Aluminum Statistical Review assembles the most important statistical data available on the North American aluminum industry all in one place. It includes information on every cycle of the aluminum production process; from primary aluminum, to markets for finished goods, to the recovery of aluminum scrap. The Statistical Review is divided into five major sections: supply, shipments, markets, foreign trade, and world statistics. Its easy-to-read design includes text, tables and charts providing a valuable reference tool for members of the industry, financial analysts, government agencies, students, and the general public.

Non-member:$200

Associate member: $100

Producer member: $0

Can Stock Shipments

Provides monthly producer shipments of can stock & includes figures on domestic shipment exports.

Non-member:$650

Associate member: $325

Producer member: $0

Extruded Products by End Use

Provides data on domestic U.S. and Canadian shipments of extruded products by major market segment on a quarterly basis. Products include extruded shapes, pipe and tube (extruded or drawn), and rod and bar (extruded or drawn).

Non-member:$2,000

Associate member: $1,000

Producer member: $0

Extruded Products by Region and State

Provides data on U.S. and Canadian producer shipments of extruded products by state and region within the U.S. as well as shipments to Canada, Mexico, and all other countries on a quarterly basis.

Non-member:$2,000

Associate member: $1,000

Producer member: $0

Extruded Products Shipments & Press Utilization

Subscribers to this monthly product will receive reports for a 12 month period and have access to reports for prior years. The subscription includes both the PDF summary report and historical data from 1999- present in a spreadsheet.

Non-member:$1,000

Associate member: $500

Producer member: $0

Fin Stock Shipments by End Use

Provides data on domestic U.S. and Canadian shipments of fin stock (coiled sheet or foil in specific alloys, tempers and thickness ranges suitable for manufacture of fins for heat exchangers) by major market segment on a quarterly basis.

Non-member:$750

Associate member: $375

Producer member: $0

Flat Roll Capacity

The "Flat Roll Capacity" report provides annual data on U.S. and Canadian sheet, plate, and foil reroll capacity. The report also provides the continuous cast portion of the total capacity.

Non-member:$500

Associate member: $250

Producer member: $0

Foil Shipments by End Use

Provides data and analysis on domestic U.S. and Canadian shipments of aluminum foil by major market segment. This report includes figures on imports, exports, domestic demand, shipments to distributors and orders.

Non-member:$2,500

Associate member: $1,250

Producer member: $0

Forging and Impacts Shipments

Provides annual data on domestic U.S. & Canadian shipments of aluminum forgings and impacts by major market segments: Transportation; Consumer Durables; Electrical; Machinery & Equipment

Non-member:$600

Associate member: $300

Producer member: $0

Index of Net New Orders

The "Index of Net New Orders" report provides an industry-wide measure of the monthly U.S. and Canadian orders for aluminum mill products.

Non-member:$1,000

Associate member: $500

Producer member: $0

New Can Stock Scrap Receipts

The "New Can Stock Scrap Receipts" report provides monthly statistics on new can stock scrap receipts by class.

Non-member:$500

Associate member: $250

Producer member: $0

North American Aluminum Plant Directory

Contains information on all aluminum plants that have been identified in Canada, Mexico & the U.S. (does NOT include foundries). The Directory lists these plants, and shows locations, types of products, basic contact information& websites

Non-member:$400

Associate member: $200

Producer member: $200

North American Aluminum Press Directory

Contains information on all aluminum extrusion plants that have been identified in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. The Directory lists companies, plants, locations, numbers and sizes of extrusion presses, additional capabilities and services. Also contains a listing of billet producers, links to websites, email addresses, and a glossary.

Non-member:$400

Associate member: $200

Producer member: $200

North American Foundry Casting Shipments

Provides quarterly statistics on U.S. and Canadian foundry shipments of aluminum castings. The report breaks shipments down by major market, casting method, use (for sale or for the foundry's own use), and source metal (primary or secondary ingot).

Non-member:$1,000

Associate member: $500

Producer member: $0

Powder and Paste Shipment

The "Powder and Paste" report provides monthly producer shipments of powder and paste, and includes imports and exports by domestic producers.

Non-member:$600

Associate member: $300

Producer member: $0

Primary Aluminum Production

The "Primary Aluminum Production" report offers primary aluminum production statistics on a monthly basis for the U.S. and Canada (reported separately).

Non-member:$0

Associate member: $0

Producer member: $0

Primary Installed Capacity

Provided to members and subscribers annually, the report offers an annual rate of primary aluminum installed capacity at U.S. and Canadian facilities. Detailed data includes access to over 60 years of historical data.

Non-member:$500

Associate member: $250

Producer member: $0

Primary Shipment by Product Form

The "Primary Aluminum Shipments by Product Form" report provides quarterly data on U.S. and Canadian shipments of primary aluminum by product form.

Non-member:$1,000

Associate member: $500

Producer member: $0

Producer Shipments and Inventories

Provides net shipments of aluminum by domestic U.S. and Canadian producers. Monthly shipments are broken out by mill product form and ingot. In addition, the report includes end-of-month inventory levels for U.S. and Canadian producers.

Non-member:$1,200

Associate member: $600

Producer member: $0

Rod, Bar and Wire Shipments

Provides monthly producer shipments of redraw rod, extruded and drawn rod, & bare wire. Also includes figures on conductor and non-conductor redraw rod.

Non-member:$600

Associate member: $300

Producer member: $0

Sheet and Plate by End Use

Provides data on domestic U.S. and Canadian shipments of sheet and plate by major market segment on a quarterly basis. The report also provides a breakout of heat-treatable versus nonheat-treatable shipments of sheet and plate

Non-member:$2,000

Associate member: $1,000

Producer member: $0

Sheet and Plate Shipments

Subscribers to this monthly product will receive reports for the current year, which includes back issues, and access to reports for prior years.

Non-member:$1,000

Associate member: $500

Producer member: $0

US and Canada Aluminum Extrusion Billet Demand

Provides data on demand for aluminum extrusion and includes data on domestic producer shipments of primary and secondary extrusion billet, imports and exports of extrusion billet, and total domestic demand in the U.S. and Canada.

Non-member:$1,500

Associate member: $750

Producer member: $0

US, Canadian and Chinese Imports/Exports by Commodity and Country

A subscription to the online database provides aluminum trade data on for the U.S., Canada and China, from 1995 to the present. The online service is contracted by the Association. Contact Hank Sattlethight, hsattlethight@aluminum.org, at the Aluminum Association for details.

Non-member:$3000

Associate member: $1500

Producer member: $1500

US/Canadian Imports/Exports by Commodity

Subscribers will receive reports for the current year, including back issues, and have access to reports for prior years of summarized imports/ exports of aluminum by the U.S. and Canada.

Non-member:$1,000

Associate member: $500

Producer member: $0

Aluminum Brazing Handbook

Explains the various methods of brazing aluminum, and includes charts and tables to help designers plan brazing operations.

Non-member:$60

Member: $30

Aluminum Soldering Handbook

The Aluminum Soldering Handbook attempts to cover the issues involved in doing soldering of aluminum. The book looked at the variety of aluminum alloys and their corresponding solderability. It looked at issues of how to clean aluminum, how to make various solder joints, processes used for soldering, corrosion issues, and soldering joint evaluation methods. The older version of the book concentrated on the use of mostly high temperature "hard" solders for making aluminum connections.
The new version of the book looks closer to aluminum cleaning, aluminum soldering methods, and aluminum to other metal soldering considerations. The book also concentrates on a much wider variation of soft soldering solder alloys that can be used for doing aluminum soldering. The book reviews new methods that have been developed using a wider variety of fluoride containing organic fluxes, aluminum flux-cored wire solder, direct aluminum solderpaste, and aluminum tinning chemistries. Finally, the new book discusses how these new methods can be used to address some of the most difficult aluminum soldering needs.

Non-member:$200

Member: $100

Handbook of Aluminum Bonding Technology and Data

Offers comprehensive discussions of factors affecting adhesion, surface characteristics of aluminum, surface treatment of aluminum adherents, selection of an adhesive, design of aluminum-bonded joints, and more.

Non-member:$195

Member: $100

Welding Aluminum: Theory and Practice

The fifth edition of this classic aluminum welding textbook has been edited, revised and expanded to bring you refreshed chapters and numerous updates which reflect technological developments in the welding of aluminum alloys. It covers all operations from welding design, metal preparation, all types of welding processes, weld performance, welding codes and standards for aluminum welding, and control of aluminum weld quality.

Non-member:$295

Member: $147.50