Project Overview: Yemen Kitchenware Manufacturer Partners with Us for Premium Aluminum Circles
A long-established kitchenware manufacturer based in Yemen placed a full 20-foot container order of aluminum circles to support their expanding cookware stamping production line. The order consisted of Aluminum Circle 1050 H12 and Aluminum Circle 1050 HO, specifically selected to meet the demanding deep-drawing requirements of pots, pans, woks, bowls, and other household kitchenware items for the growing Middle Eastern consumer market.
Client Background & Market Context
The Yemeni client operates one of the country's leading kitchenware manufacturing facilities, serving both domestic and wholesale markets across the Middle East. With rising demand for affordable, durable household goods, the client sought a reliable overseas supplier capable of delivering high-purity aluminum circles with competitive pricing, tight tolerances, and dependable logistics despite the region's complex shipping environment.
Why 1050 Aluminum for Kitchenware
The 1050 alloy (99.5% minimum aluminum content) is the industry standard for cookware stamping due to its superior thermal conductivity (229 W/m·K), excellent deep-drawing formability, and full compliance with food contact safety regulations including EU 1935/2004 and FDA 21 CFR. Its high purity ensures no metallic taste transfer, uniform heat distribution, and excellent anodizing response for premium surface finishing.
Key Client Requirements
- Precision thickness tolerance: ±0.05mm for uniform stamping depth and minimal material waste
- Consistent temper properties: H12 (quarter-hard) for deeper drawing; HO (fully annealed) for complex forming requiring maximum ductility
- Surface quality: Smooth, defect-free finish for flawless cookware appearance after polishing or coating
- Edge quality: Cleanly sheared edges with no burrs, ready for direct stamping press feeding
- Export packaging: Moisture-proof seaworthy packaging for Middle East tropical transit
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Alloy Grade | 1050 (99.5% Pure Aluminum) |
| Temper | H12 (Quarter-Hard) / HO (Fully Annealed) |
| Thickness Range | 0.6mm - 4.0mm |
| Diameter Range | 100mm - 800mm |
| Order Volume | 1 × 20FT Container (Approx. 25 Tons) |
| Applications | Pots, Pans, Woks, Bowls, Pressure Cookers, Baking Trays |
| Standards | ASTM B209, EN 485, GB/T 3880, EU 1935/2004, FDA 21 CFR |
H12 vs HO Temper Selection Strategy
1050 H12 (Quarter-Hard): Tensile strength 85-120 MPa, elongation ≥4%. Ideal for medium-depth stamped items like saucepans and frying pans. The work-hardened structure delivers excellent spinning characteristics with reduced tearing risk during forming.
1050 HO (Fully Annealed): Tensile strength 60-95 MPa, elongation ≥25%. Optimized for deep-drawn woks and large bowls requiring maximum ductility without intermediate annealing, significantly reducing cycle times and energy costs.
Quality Assurance & Logistics
Every batch underwent rigorous QC: spectrometer chemical analysis, ASTM E8 tensile testing, laser micrometer dimensional inspection, and 500-lux surface quality checks. The container was shipped via sea freight to Yemen's primary port with tropical-grade packaging — fumigated wooden pallets, interleaved kraft paper, full PE film wrapping, and desiccant packs to prevent condensation during the 25-30 day voyage.
Client Feedback & Business Impact
The client expressed high satisfaction with both the raw material quality and the finished kitchenware products stamped from our aluminum circles. Key outcomes:
- Zero material rejection rate — all circles met or exceeded specifications, eliminating production stoppages
- Consistent stamping performance — predictable forming behavior with zero unexpected tearing, reducing die wear and maintenance costs
- Outstanding finished product quality — polished cookware exhibited uniform luster and consistent wall thickness, earning strong customer approval in the Yemeni retail market
- On-time delivery — container arrived within the agreed window, enabling uninterrupted production for the seasonal demand peak
The successful first order has led the client to confirm recurring quarterly container shipments and explore expanded specifications including larger diameter circles and additional alloy grades for premium cookware lines targeting GCC export markets.
Looking for a reliable aluminum circle supplier for your kitchenware production? We supply 1050, 1060, 3003 alloy circles in O, H12, H14, H24 tempers with diameters from 80mm to 1600mm. Food-grade certification and custom specifications available. Contact us today for a tailored quotation.