High-precision aluminum coil alloys certified for demanding manufacturing lines across Metropolitan France, from Hauts-de-France to Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Alloy: 5052 | Temper: H32/H34 | Corrosion resistant alloy engineered for sheet metal forming & marine structural components.
Alloy: 5182 | Temper: H48 | Superior tensile strength and buckle resistance tailored for European beverage packaging lines.
Alloy: 3104 | Temper: H19 | Deep-drawing capability with optimized earing rate for seamless high-speed DWI can bodies.
Alloy: 8011 | Temper: O/H14 | Non-toxic, food-safe coated coil ideal for French dairy lid seals & pharma blisters.
As European manufacturing navigates shifting energy costs and strict carbon accounting under CBAM, Shanghai Friend Metals Technology Co., Ltd. provides a reliable, high-precision supply bridge of premium aluminium coil to French industrial sectors.
With over 15 years of technical expertise in non-ferrous metal rolling, slitting, and surface treatment, we deliver specialized aluminium coil stock designed to exceed stringent European standards (EN 485, EN 546, EN 573). Our advanced continuous-casting and cold-rolling facilities operate under ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 quality frameworks, serving tier-1 automotive suppliers, beverage canners, architectural panel fabricators, and pharmaceutical packaging facilities throughout France.
Whether your operations are located in the industrial heartlands of Hauts-de-France, the aerospace clusters around Toulouse, or the beverage manufacturing hubs in Grand Est, our supply chain guarantees low gauge tolerances, exceptional surface purity, and seamless customs compliance.
France’s reindustrialization strategy demands raw materials that offer flawless formability, consistent mechanical properties, and full compliance with European environmental directives.
The rapid transformation of northern France into Europe’s "Gigafactory Valley" requires ultra-clean 5052 and 3003 aluminum coil stock. Our coils are cold-rolled to tight thickness tolerances, offering high thermal conductivity, deep-drawing capability for battery module enclosures, and structural corrosion resistance for electric vehicle chassis components.
France’s food and beverage giants demand lightweight, endlessly recyclable coil stock. We supply 3104-H19 body stock and 5182-H48 end stock with advanced BPA-NI organosol food-contact lacquers. Ideal for wine in cans, mineral waters, and infant nutrition container lids requiring high burst strength.
Aligning with France's RE2020 environmental regulation for sustainable building, our prepainted PVDF and anodized-grade 3004/5052 aluminum coils enable architects to design energy-efficient composite panels (ACM), roofing systems, and sunshades with 30-year color durability and zero UV degradation.
Detailed engineering breakdown of coil alloys supplied to French industrial buyers under EN 485-2 guidelines.
| Alloy Series | Temper Options | Thickness Range (mm) | Width Range (mm) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Primary Industrial Application in France |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3104 | H19 / H48 | 0.230 – 0.280 | 800 – 1600 | 270 – 310 | 240 – 280 | DWI Beverage Can Bodies, Deep-Drawn Containers |
| 5182 | H48 / H19 | 0.200 – 0.250 | 600 – 1500 | 360 – 400 | 310 – 350 | Easy-Open Lids (SOT / RPT), Ring Pull Tabs, Shell Stock |
| 5052 | O / H32 / H34 | 0.300 – 4.000 | 100 – 1800 | 210 – 260 | 130 – 200 | Automotive EV Battery Enclosures, Marine & Sheet Metal |
| 8011 | O / H14 / H18 | 0.015 – 0.200 | 200 – 1300 | 120 – 165 | 85 – 140 | Pharma Blister Foil, Dairy Peel-Off Seals, Heat Exchangers |
| 3003 / 3004 | H14 / H24 | 0.400 – 3.000 | 500 – 2000 | 140 – 190 | 110 – 150 | Architectural Cladding, Heat Shields, HVAC Fins |
Each coil undergoes online automatic thickness gauging (gamma-ray sensors), surface flaw detection (optical high-speed cameras), and mechanical testing (tensile, elongation, pinhole testing for foil gauges, and earing ratio verification). Mill Test Certificates (MTC) conforming to EN 10204 3.1 accompany every shipping container bound for French ports.
In an era of European market volatility and high energy prices, our integrated Chinese manufacturing model offers unmatched cost stability and operational continuity.
From primary aluminium ingot sourcing to advanced continuous casting and cold rolling, our fully integrated production eco-system reduces intermediary margins. This allows us to offer French buyers stable long-term pricing and hedge against regional energy price spikes.
Operating adjacent to Shanghai Port, we maintain direct ocean freight routes to major French maritime gateways: Le Havre (for Northern/Central France) and Marseille-Fos (for Southern France). Standard transit times are backed by flexible buffer-stock strategies.
We do not just ship standard coils; we customize width slitting (down to 20mm), core inner diameters (76mm, 152mm, 508mm), and packaging orientations (Eye-to-Sky or Eye-to-Wall) to match your automated uncoiling and stamping machinery exactly.
Send us your alloy grade, temper, thickness tolerance, and port of destination. Our engineering team will return a competitive quote within 12 hours.
Send Inquiry NowNavigating the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is crucial for French importers. We provide transparent carbon footprint accounting for all exported aluminium coil orders.
Our mill utilizes an increasing share of hydropower-smelted primary aluminium alongside clean scrap recycling loops (CircuAl Tech), significantly lowering the embedded carbon emissions per ton of coil. We issue comprehensive CBAM reporting data sheets aligned with EU Directive standards, enabling your procurement team to maintain compliance without bureaucratic friction.
Commercializing 0.21mm ultra-thin 5182 shell stock with 6.5 bar buckle strength for lightweight beverage ends.
Establishing direct tolling return logistics for French packaging factories to recycle stamping off-cuts.
Targeting 100% green hydrogen and renewable power integration for export coil smelting.
High-precision easy-open ends, food packaging lids, aluminium beverage cans, and custom coil stock built for European high-speed lines.
Hermetic seal | BPA-NI lining | Suitable for milk powder, coffee & nutritional supplements.
Smooth-rim safety pull tab design | Engineered for dry food preservation.
Single-serve format | Ideal for energy drinks, RTD cocktails & wine in cans.
Deep drawing quality | Uniform grain structure for flawless can manufacturing.
European standard size | High axial load strength | Up to 6-color printing.
High tensile strength | Excellent work hardening properties for structural use.
Popular craft beer format | BPA-NI internal coating protecting liquid integrity.
Modern sleek profile | 200# end neck diameter | Premium retail shelf appeal.
Answers to common engineering, procurement, and logistical queries from French industrial buyers.
Partner with Shanghai Friend Metals Technology Co., Ltd. to secure premium metallurgical quality, robust CBAM documentation, and competitive factory-direct pricing for your French operations.
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