What is the weight of a 48 inch aluminum roll?

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Parameters Affecting Weight
3. Calculating the Weight of a 48-Inch Aluminum Roll
4. New Aluminium Company Solutions
5. References

Introduction

Aluminum rolls are used extensively in various industries due to their strength, light weight, and resistance to corrosion. Understanding the weight of an aluminum roll is critical for logistics, material handling, and cost calculations. A 48-inch aluminum roll is a common size, and its weight depends on several factors.

Parameters Affecting Weight

Several parameters influence the weight of an aluminum roll:

• Width: The width of the roll, in this case, is 48 inches.
• Thickness: The thickness of the aluminum sheet affects the volume, and hence the weight.
• Density: Aluminum has a typical density of approximately 2.70 g/cm³.
• Length: The length or roll diameter adds to the overall volume.

Calculating the Weight of a 48-Inch Aluminum Roll

The formula to calculate the weight of an aluminum roll is:

Weight = Density x Volume

For a roll with a specific width, thickness, and length, the volume is calculated as follows:

Volume = Width x Thickness x Length

Assume:

• Width = 48 inches (converted to cm: 121.92 cm)
• Thickness = 0.032 inches (converted to cm: 0.08128 cm)
• Length = 500 meters (converted to cm: 50000 cm)

The volume of aluminum is:

Volume = 121.92 cm x 0.08128 cm x 50000 cm = 495912.704 cm³

With a density of 2.70 g/cm³, the weight is:

Weight = 2.70 g/cm³ x 495912.704 cm³ = 1338964.3 grams

This is equivalent to approximately 1338.96 kilograms or 2953.42 pounds.

New Aluminium Company Solutions

The New Aluminium Company offers innovative solutions for handling and processing 48-inch aluminum rolls, including:

• Custom Cutting Services: Tailor aluminum rolls to specific project requirements.
• Automated Roll Handling: Efficient handling systems to reduce labor and increase safety.
• Quality Assurance: Advanced testing and inspection services to ensure material integrity.

References

• Aluminum Association. Properties of Aluminum. Accessed October 2023.
• New Aluminium Company. Product Offerings and Services. Accessed October 2023.
• Industrial Material Handling Guidebooks, Handling Heavy Rolls Safely. Published 2020.