Aluminium slugs for auto fuel filters

Aluminium slugs have become a key material in the production of automotive parts—especially fuel filter housings—thanks to their excellent formability, corrosion resistance, and lightweight properties. Alloys like 1050, 1070, 1100, and 3003 are commonly used due to their high purity and reliable performance in extrusion and deep drawing processes.

Why Aluminium Slugs for Fuel Filters?

Fuel filter housings require materials that can withstand corrosion, resist pressure, and maintain shape during processing. Aluminium slugs meet these demands with ease. Their ability to be shaped into complex forms makes them ideal for not only fuel filters, but also hydraulic filters, brake components, and sensor casings.

Key Specifications

• Alloy: 1050 / 1070 / 1100 / 3003

• Hardness: 18–28 HB

• Thickness: 5–60 mm

• Diameter: 10–300 mm

• Shape: Round, oval, dome, rectangle, or custom shapes

• Surface finish: Mill finish, tumbling, shot blasting

Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength: ~130 MPa

• Yield Strength: ~125 MPa

• Elongation: ~10%

• Grain Size: 75–125 grains/mm²

Applications in Automotive Industry

These slugs are tailored for parts that require excellent structural integrity and formability, such as:

• Fuel filter housings

• Hydraulic filter shells

• Airbag system components

• Parking sensor cases

• Brake system shells

All products comply with EU standards (EN 570/573) and RoHS directives, making them suitable for global markets.