• A global supplier base
    A global reach

  • Sydney Based
    Australia-Wide Delivery

  • More than just
    Aluminium

  • There is only one way
    The Calm way

  • Building Strong
    Relationships

  • ISO 9001:2015
    Quality Management System

Products

Calm Aluminium specialises in the sourcing and supply of aluminum for structural applications. Our core product base includes aluminium in grades 6061, 2024, 7050, 7075 and 5083. We also stock commercial and architectural grades such as 1100, 1370, 5005, 5251 and 6060. Many other grades are available on request.

We supply to a vast range of industries including:

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Defence
  • General Engineering
  • Hydraulics
  • Marine
  • Medical Applications
  • Precision Engineering
  • Tooling

We stock a large range of products in various forms and sizes:

  • Sheet/Plate (ranging from 0.41 mm up to 305 mm thick)
  • Rod (ranging from 3.18 mm up to 450 mm Diameter)
  • Cast Plate (available in short lead times, up to 965 mm thick)
  • Caul Plate
  • Tread Plate
  • Bar - Flat/Square/Rectangular/Hex
  • Tube
  • Angle, Channel, T-Section
  • Hollow Sections - Square/Rectangular
  • As well as custom extrusions on request

We do stock a vast range of aluminium, but with our local and global contacts we also have access to stainless steel, copper, brass, titanium, and other specialty metals, as well as engineering plastics on request.

We can supply full size product or cut to the exact size you need. We can even cut to size while you wait.

Along with material supply, coupling our in-house processes with a network of local and global suppliers and contractors, we can offer the following:

IN-HOUSE CAPABILITIES

  • Precision Plate Saw Cutting
  • Precision Band Saw Cutting
  • Water Jet Cutting

OTHER CAPABILITIES

We work with many companies with a long list of capabilities. If there is something we cannot proces in-house, we can find the most effecient option for you, either directing you to someone who can perform the service you for you, or we can work with our network of suppliers to offer additional solutions, such as:

  • Router Cutting
  • Precision Plate Machining
  • Folding/Bending
  • Welding
  • Anodising
  • Powder Coating
  • Partial or Full Fabrication
  • Many other services on request

Our Key Suppliers

  • ISO 9001:2015
    Quality Management

    Earlier in 2016 our Quality Management System was certified to ISO 9001:2015 (the latest version of the globally recognised standard). Product traceability is a core focus at Calm Aluminium, with Mill Certifcates available on request.

  • Hard To
    Find Alloys

    The team at Calm Aluminium has many years of experience in the industry, so when it comes to sourcing hard to find metals, we are here to help. Coupled with a global network of mills and distributors, we can source the alloys that others cannot.

  • Precision
    Cutting

    Our Precision Plate Saw from MetlSaw (USA) can cut up to 12" thick material with very close tolererance cuts. It is the largest and fastest saw of its kind in Australia. The close tolerance cuts allow for less wastage and shorter machining times.

  • Precision Cast
    Tooling Plate

    We are the Australian Distributors for Vista Metals and PCP Aluminum, two of the big names when it comes to precision cast tooling plate production. Due to its versatility, and consistent mechanical and dimensional characteristics, precision cast tooling plate is often the product of choice.

Some More Information About Us

“Calm Aluminium was established in 2002 to market products and services to the Aerospace, Defence and Toolmaking industries in Australia and New Zealand and also to act as a technical adviser of correct materials and alloys for the related markets. From its inception, Calm Aluminium has achieved competitive prices and lead times for Aluminium and other products for the local industry.”

Laurie Sutton, Managing Director, Calm Aluminium

“We have come a long way. Back in 2002 it was just a one man team operating out of a home office. After moving into our first office and factory it wasn't long before we out-grew that! Our current purpose built facility allows room for expansion. Even our systems and processes have come a long way, from paper based beginnings, to fully automated batch traceability built right into our Inventory Management System. We have a great team who know how to get things done.”

Michael Sutton, Director/Special Projects, Calm Aluminium

“Calm Aluminium is now an authorised stockist of AMAG rolling GmbH for aluminium sheet and plate.”

George Weger, Managing Director, AMAG rolling GmbH

Snapshots from our customers showcasing some of the "End Uses" of our Products

Embossed Bright Tread Plate

Embossed Tread Plate provides superior anti-slip safety. It is resistant to weathering, corrosion and contact with chemicals and remains truly slip resistant when surface is wet or oily.

More

Formula SAE

Some of the parts made by the University Formula SAE Teams.

More

Aussie Invader 5R

We sponsor the Aussie Invader 5R. We provided solid blocks of aluminium for the wheels shown here. Read about this - and more - on the Aussie Invader website.

More

Formula FSAE

We sponsor some FSAE Teams. Follow their progress on our Facebook page.

More

Recent News and Updates

Unicorn Foundation

We recently had the pleasure of joining some close friends at Unicorn Foundation's 2017 Sydney Cocktail Party held at Ivy on Saturday night. Great food, great entertainment and great company.The event was held to help fundraise for research into Neuroendocrine Tumors. Read more about it in our blog post...

Quality Management System

Earlier in 2016 our Quality Management System was certified to ISO 9001:2015 (the latest version of the globally recognised standard). Product traceability is a core focus at Calm Aluminium, with Mill Certifcates available on request.

Aluminium Caul Plate

Lightweight but strong, aluminium has been the material of choice for caul plates in the manufacture of plywood, fiberboard, hardboard, and particle board, as well as plastic-and veneer-faced furniture. Aluminium has certain characteristics which make it eminently suitable for this application. As a result of their commitment to quality and value, Arconic is the world’s leading producer of aluminum sheet and plate products.

Precision Cast Tooling Plate

By utilising state-of-the-art technology, equipment and processing systems, through key suppliers, we offer a unique cast aluminium tooling plate that is specified for a wide and diverse range of manufacturing applications. Due to its versatility, and consistent mechanical and dimensional characteristics, precision cast tooling plate is the product of choice for those applications where flatness and dimensional control are critical.

Exciting Times Ahead

We are always looking at ways to increase our in-house capabablites. From streamlining our internal processes to keeping up with technology and purchasing new equipment, we are always looking to stay ahead of the curve. In the next couple of months our in-house processing capabilities will increase... a new piece of machinery is on its way. Contact us for more information...

FAQ's and General Information

All

We will continue to update this section regularly, so check back here for updates. We will be adding information such as product data pages, updates to our capabilities (in-house and through our network of contractors), and answers to commonly asked questions.

If you can't find what you are looking, give us a call... we'll be happy to help.
We are certified to ISO 9001:2015 by SAI Global. Follow the link to see a copy of our certification... ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
As our company grows we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic team members. If you are interested, give us a call... we'd love to hear from you.
We are based in Sydney, but in most cases - for stocked items - we can dispatch orders the same day for overnight delivery.
Here are some links to data pages and information on certain products. We will be updating this regularly. Have a read and call us if you'd like more information.

Aluminium Alloys
Aluminium Caul Plate
ATP-5 Precision Cast Tooling Plate
Duramold 2 and 5 Cast Tooling Plate
Embossed Bright Fire Truck Quality Tread Plate
6061 Fact Sheet
7075 Fact Sheet
There is no minimum order requirement. If it is something we stock, we will happily cut to the size that you need.
We sure do! We are the Australian Distrubutor for both Vista Metals and Alimex.

By utilising state-of-the-art technology, equipment and processing systems, through Vista Metals we offers a unique cast aluminium tooling plate that is specified for a wide and diverse range of manufacturing applications. Due to its versatility, and consistent mechanical and dimensional characteristics, ATP-5™ is the product of choice for those applications where flatness and dimensional control are critical. This product has outstanding machinability, excellent high speed cutting rates, and exceptional feed rates, all of which contribute to reducing machining time and improving efficiencies. ATP-5™ offers improved performance characteristics when compared to standard cast tooling plate, including stringent flatness tolerances that are unsurpassed in the industry.

Read more here... ATP-5 Precision Cast Tooling Plate
Calm Aluminium has full aircraft approved supplier status for BAE Systems Australia and is one of only a few certified material supply companies in Australia to have achieved this status for supply of raw materials, both ferrous and non ferrous metals.
Through our network of highly qualified sub contractors we offer fabrication services, such as cutting, folding, water or router cutting, welding and machining... part or full product fabrication. Of course our contractors have aerospace and defence quality standards in place.

With our precision Combination Plate & Extrusion and Band Saws, we can cut material to exact sizes.

Calm Aluminium can supply locally produced extrusions from the leading extrusion mills in Australia and New Zealand, as well as aerospace and military certified metal from suppliers across USA and Europe. All metal is supplied with full mill certification as standard with all shipments from overseas.

From raw material to the end product, Calm Aluminium has the resources to provide the complete solution.
Over the years we have worked on projects big and small.

Some of our larger contracts with leading Aerospace & Defence contractors in Australia such as BAE Systems Australia, Thales Australia and Boeing Aerostructures Australia, as well as Tier-2 Defence sub-contractors across Australia have included supplying metal and parts for the following projects:

Armour plate upgrades to the M113 armoured personnel carrier
ESSM (Raytheon Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile)
Eurofighter Typhoon
JSF (Joint Strike Fighter, Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II)
NULKA Decoy Missile
Calm Aluminium has links to various companies across the globe. Whether it be with suppliers like Vista Metals or AMAG rolling GmbH... or industry bodies like AIDN (Australian Industry & Defence Network), we have established strategic alliances with companies who not only have quality product, but provide exceptional service and reliability.
We supply to a vast range of industries, big and small, but here are some specific examples of the end use of some of our products:

Aluminium Sheet in Grade 2024, 6061 and 7075 for the recreational flying industry
Aluminium Caul Sheet and Caul Plate used in the manufacture of plywood
Aluminium Tubes used as Ski Poles on Jet Boats
Anodised sheet used for Architectural Applications
High Perfomance Metals used in Drag Bikes and Drag Cars
The metal we sell is certied to various standards across the globe. Some specific standards (depending on the actual grade of aluminium) include:

AMS 4025
AMS 4026
AMS 4027
AMS 4050
AMS-QQ-A-200/8
AMS-QQ-A-250/11
AMS-WW-T-700/6
ASME SB-209
ASME SB-221
ASTM B928
ASTM B209
ASTM B221
ASTM B928
DNV Certified
We stock many grades of aluminium. This is not an exhaustive list, so give us a call if you can't see what you are looking for:

1100-O
1350-F
1370-F
2011-T3
2011-T6
2024-O
2024-T3
2024-T351
2024-T4
2024-T851
2024-T8511
3003-H14
5005-H32
5005-H34
5052-H32
5052-H34
5083-O
5083-H112
5083-H116
5083-H32
5083-H321
6060-T5
6061-O
6061-T4
6061-T6
6061-T651
6061-T6511
6082-T1
6082-T5
6082-T6
6106-T6
7050-T7451
7050-T7651
7075-T6
7075-T651
7075-T7351
Product traceability is a core focus at Calm Aluminium. Mill Certifcates are available for all orders on request. Nearly all of the products we receive are line marked with lot numbers, ensuring the correct material will always be supplied. Over and above that, each item recived is allocated an internal batch number, ensuring full traceability... from the mill, right through to the end user.
The SAE International Formula SAE program is an engineering design competition for undergraduate and graduate students. The competition provides participants with the opportunity to enhance their engineering design and project management skills by applying learned classroom theories in a challenging competition. The engineering design goal for teams is to develop and construct a single-seat race car for the non-professional weekend autocross racer with the best overall package of design, construction, performance and cost.

The concept behind Formula SAE is that a fictional manufacturing company has contracted a design team to develop a small Formula-style race car. The prototype race car is to be evaluated for its potential as a production item. The target marketing group for the race car is the non-professional weekend autocross racer. Each student team designs, builds and tests a prototype based on a series of rules whose purpose is both to ensure onsite event operations and promote clever problem solving. The vehicle will be inspected in a series of tests to ensure it complies with the competition rules; in addition, the vehicle with driver will be judged in a number of performance tests on track. The rest of the judging is completed by experts from motorsports, automotive, aerospace and supplier industries on student design, cost and sales presentations.

Here are some of the teams we sponsor:

Monash Motorsport
Redback Racing
RMIT Electric Racing
Sydney Motorsport
UOW Motorsport
UTAS Motorsport
In 1982, solar pioneers Hans Tholstrup and Larry Perkins, embarked on a quest that would see them drive a home-built solar car Quiet Achiever across Australia from west to east. Inspired by this achievement and his own pioneering vision, Hans urged others to explore the boundaries of sun-powered transport.

And so the World Solar Challenge was born.

Inaugurated in 1987 with pioneer sponsor, the South Australian Tourism Commission, the World Solar Challenge continues to showcase the development of advanced automotive technology and promote alternatives to conventional vehicle engines.

Today, while solar cars test the ultimate boundaries of energy efficiency, they also provide incredible insights into the capabilities of everyday vehicle technology. These innovations are at the heart of all electric cars, whether that power comes from hydrogen fuel cells, hybrid engines or even fully-electric commuter cars that draw power from solar cells on the garage roof – they all use the technology that is continually honed to perfection in the World Solar Challenge.

Utilising no more than six square metres of solar panels, some of the world’s brightest young minds are on track to develop the most efficient electric vehicles possible. And every two years, teams from leading international universities and technical institutes, together with private entrepreneurs, come together Down Under to test and promote the ultimate synergy of nature, motion and innovation.

We sponsor the UNSW team, Sunwift. Sunswift consists of a variety of motivated students from various backgrounds and degrees such as: Mechanical, Electrical, Renewable Energy, Photovoltaics, Computer Science, Commerce, Arts and Industrial Design.

Check out their site by following the below link:

Sunswift

Company Information

Through our network of highly qualified sub contractors we offer fabrication services, such as cutting, folding, water or router cutting, welding and machining... part or full product fabrication. Of course our contractors have aerospace and defence quality standards in place.

With our precision Combination Plate & Extrusion and Band Saws, we can cut material to exact sizes.

Calm Aluminium can supply locally produced extrusions from the leading extrusion mills in Australia and New Zealand, as well as aerospace and military certified metal from suppliers across USA and Europe. All metal is supplied with full mill certification as standard with all shipments from overseas.

From raw material to the end product, Calm Aluminium has the resources to provide the complete solution.
Over the years we have worked on projects big and small.

Some of our larger contracts with leading Aerospace & Defence contractors in Australia such as BAE Systems Australia, Thales Australia and Boeing Aerostructures Australia, as well as Tier-2 Defence sub-contractors across Australia have included supplying metal and parts for the following projects:

Armour plate upgrades to the M113 armoured personnel carrier
ESSM (Raytheon Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile)
Eurofighter Typhoon
JSF (Joint Strike Fighter, Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II)
NULKA Decoy Missile
Calm Aluminium has links to various companies across the globe. Whether it be with suppliers like Vista Metals or AMAG rolling GmbH... or industry bodies like AIDN (Australian Industry & Defence Network), we have established strategic alliances with companies who not only have quality product, but provide exceptional service and reliability.

General Information

We will continue to update this section regularly, so check back here for updates. We will be adding information such as product data pages, updates to our capabilities (in-house and through our network of contractors), and answers to commonly asked questions.

If you can't find what you are looking, give us a call... we'll be happy to help.
As our company grows we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic team members. If you are interested, give us a call... we'd love to hear from you.
We are based in Sydney, but in most cases - for stocked items - we can dispatch orders the same day for overnight delivery.
Calm Aluminium has links to various companies across the globe. Whether it be with suppliers like Vista Metals or AMAG rolling GmbH... or industry bodies like AIDN (Australian Industry & Defence Network), we have established strategic alliances with companies who not only have quality product, but provide exceptional service and reliability.
The SAE International Formula SAE program is an engineering design competition for undergraduate and graduate students. The competition provides participants with the opportunity to enhance their engineering design and project management skills by applying learned classroom theories in a challenging competition. The engineering design goal for teams is to develop and construct a single-seat race car for the non-professional weekend autocross racer with the best overall package of design, construction, performance and cost.

The concept behind Formula SAE is that a fictional manufacturing company has contracted a design team to develop a small Formula-style race car. The prototype race car is to be evaluated for its potential as a production item. The target marketing group for the race car is the non-professional weekend autocross racer. Each student team designs, builds and tests a prototype based on a series of rules whose purpose is both to ensure onsite event operations and promote clever problem solving. The vehicle will be inspected in a series of tests to ensure it complies with the competition rules; in addition, the vehicle with driver will be judged in a number of performance tests on track. The rest of the judging is completed by experts from motorsports, automotive, aerospace and supplier industries on student design, cost and sales presentations.

Here are some of the teams we sponsor:

Monash Motorsport
Redback Racing
RMIT Electric Racing
Sydney Motorsport
UOW Motorsport
UTAS Motorsport
In 1982, solar pioneers Hans Tholstrup and Larry Perkins, embarked on a quest that would see them drive a home-built solar car Quiet Achiever across Australia from west to east. Inspired by this achievement and his own pioneering vision, Hans urged others to explore the boundaries of sun-powered transport.

And so the World Solar Challenge was born.

Inaugurated in 1987 with pioneer sponsor, the South Australian Tourism Commission, the World Solar Challenge continues to showcase the development of advanced automotive technology and promote alternatives to conventional vehicle engines.

Today, while solar cars test the ultimate boundaries of energy efficiency, they also provide incredible insights into the capabilities of everyday vehicle technology. These innovations are at the heart of all electric cars, whether that power comes from hydrogen fuel cells, hybrid engines or even fully-electric commuter cars that draw power from solar cells on the garage roof – they all use the technology that is continually honed to perfection in the World Solar Challenge.

Utilising no more than six square metres of solar panels, some of the world’s brightest young minds are on track to develop the most efficient electric vehicles possible. And every two years, teams from leading international universities and technical institutes, together with private entrepreneurs, come together Down Under to test and promote the ultimate synergy of nature, motion and innovation.

We sponsor the UNSW team, Sunwift. Sunswift consists of a variety of motivated students from various backgrounds and degrees such as: Mechanical, Electrical, Renewable Energy, Photovoltaics, Computer Science, Commerce, Arts and Industrial Design.

Check out their site by following the below link:

Sunswift

Product Information

Here are some links to data pages and information on certain products. We will be updating this regularly. Have a read and call us if you'd like more information.

Aluminium Alloys
Aluminium Caul Plate
ATP-5 Precision Cast Tooling Plate
Duramold 2 and 5 Cast Tooling Plate
Embossed Bright Fire Truck Quality Tread Plate
6061 Fact Sheet
7075 Fact Sheet
Through our network of highly qualified sub contractors we offer fabrication services, such as cutting, folding, water or router cutting, welding and machining... part or full product fabrication. Of course our contractors have aerospace and defence quality standards in place.

With our precision Combination Plate & Extrusion and Band Saws, we can cut material to exact sizes.

Calm Aluminium can supply locally produced extrusions from the leading extrusion mills in Australia and New Zealand, as well as aerospace and military certified metal from suppliers across USA and Europe. All metal is supplied with full mill certification as standard with all shipments from overseas.

From raw material to the end product, Calm Aluminium has the resources to provide the complete solution.
We supply to a vast range of industries, big and small, but here are some specific examples of the end use of some of our products:

Aluminium Sheet in Grade 2024, 6061 and 7075 for the recreational flying industry
Aluminium Caul Sheet and Caul Plate used in the manufacture of plywood
Aluminium Tubes used as Ski Poles on Jet Boats
Anodised sheet used for Architectural Applications
High Perfomance Metals used in Drag Bikes and Drag Cars
We stock many grades of aluminium. This is not an exhaustive list, so give us a call if you can't see what you are looking for:

1100-O
1350-F
1370-F
2011-T3
2011-T6
2024-O
2024-T3
2024-T351
2024-T4
2024-T851
2024-T8511
3003-H14
5005-H32
5005-H34
5052-H32
5052-H34
5083-O
5083-H112
5083-H116
5083-H32
5083-H321
6060-T5
6061-O
6061-T4
6061-T6
6061-T651
6061-T6511
6082-T1
6082-T5
6082-T6
6106-T6
7050-T7451
7050-T7651
7075-T6
7075-T651
7075-T7351

Services & Capabilities

There is no minimum order requirement. If it is something we stock, we will happily cut to the size that you need.
We sure do! We are the Australian Distrubutor for both Vista Metals and Alimex.

By utilising state-of-the-art technology, equipment and processing systems, through Vista Metals we offers a unique cast aluminium tooling plate that is specified for a wide and diverse range of manufacturing applications. Due to its versatility, and consistent mechanical and dimensional characteristics, ATP-5™ is the product of choice for those applications where flatness and dimensional control are critical. This product has outstanding machinability, excellent high speed cutting rates, and exceptional feed rates, all of which contribute to reducing machining time and improving efficiencies. ATP-5™ offers improved performance characteristics when compared to standard cast tooling plate, including stringent flatness tolerances that are unsurpassed in the industry.

Read more here... ATP-5 Precision Cast Tooling Plate
Calm Aluminium has full aircraft approved supplier status for BAE Systems Australia and is one of only a few certified material supply companies in Australia to have achieved this status for supply of raw materials, both ferrous and non ferrous metals.
Through our network of highly qualified sub contractors we offer fabrication services, such as cutting, folding, water or router cutting, welding and machining... part or full product fabrication. Of course our contractors have aerospace and defence quality standards in place.

With our precision Combination Plate & Extrusion and Band Saws, we can cut material to exact sizes.

Calm Aluminium can supply locally produced extrusions from the leading extrusion mills in Australia and New Zealand, as well as aerospace and military certified metal from suppliers across USA and Europe. All metal is supplied with full mill certification as standard with all shipments from overseas.

From raw material to the end product, Calm Aluminium has the resources to provide the complete solution.
Over the years we have worked on projects big and small.

Some of our larger contracts with leading Aerospace & Defence contractors in Australia suchs as BAE Systems Australia, Thales Australia and Boeing Aerostructures Australia, as well as Tier-2 Defence sub-contractors across Australia have included supplying metal and parts for the following projects:

Armour plate upgrades to the M113 armored personnel carrier
ESSM (Raytheon Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile)
Eurofighter Typhoon
JSF (Joint Strike Fighter, Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II)
NULKA Decoy Missile

Quality

We are certified to ISO 9001:2015 by SAI Global. Follow the link to see a copy of our certification... ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
The metal we sell is certied to various standards across the globe. Some specific standards (depending on the actual grade of aluminium) include:

AMS 4025
AMS 4026
AMS 4027
AMS 4050
AMS-QQ-A-200/8
AMS-QQ-A-250/11
AMS-WW-T-700/6
ASME SB-209
ASME SB-221
ASTM B928
ASTM B209
ASTM B221
ASTM B928
DNV Certified
Product traceability is a core focus at Calm Aluminium. Mill Certifcates are available for all orders on request. Nearly all of the products we receive are line marked with lot numbers, ensuring the correct material will always be supplied. Over and above that, each item recived is allocated an internal batch number, ensuring full traceability... from the mill, right through to the end user.

Calm Aluminium

Address

28 Saggart Field Rd
Minto NSW 2566
Australia

Contacts

T +61 2 9603 6486
F +61 2 9603 8409
E info@calm-aluminium.com.au
E sales@calm-aluminium.com.au

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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CLOSURE

We are closed for Christmas and New Year

Our office will be closed from Friday 20 December 2024, re-opening on Monday 6 January 2025. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

COVID-19 UPDATE

Call Us on 02 9603 6486

In the interest of the Health and Safety of our staff and customers alike - due to COVID-19 restrictions in the greater Sydney area - we have temporarily closed our Trade Counter to the general public. We are still processing orders at normal capacity, but orders will need to be placed via phone or email (i.e., no 'walk-in' sales). Orders can still be picked up, but you must call or email beforehand to arrange a suitable time.

What if I can't find what I'm looking for on your site?

We will be updating our website with product information and data pages over the coming weeks. If you can't find what you are looking for, contact us and we'll provide you with the information you need. If we don't stock it, chances are we know someone who does, if not we will source it for you.