Large Perforated Aluminum Ball
∅1500MM(∅5ft) Large Perforated Aluminum Ball
- Material
- A6061 Aluminum Alloy
- Diameter
- 1500mm
- Thickness
- 2mm
- Finish
- Mill Finished, Unpolished
- Weight
- 40 kg
- Packed dimensions
- 168 × 168 × 177 cm
- Minimum order
- 1 piece on this category unless a small-size minimum applies
- Lead time
- 1 to 3 days from stock, 7 to 15 days for scheduled production
Product Overview
Aluminium keeps the sphere light, which matters when the piece hangs from a structure or when a sculpture has to be carried and installed by a small crew. Spray painting and powder coating take well to the surface.
The Wanderer sculpture at Sea Cottesloe used thirteen large hollow aluminium balls in four diameters, which is the clearest example of what this material is for.
Key Benefits
- A6061 aluminum alloy Water Pressure Made.
- Mill finish and weld seams ground flush.
- Large LED BALL project.
- MOQ:required-1PCS.
- Delivery Time:7days for Scheduled production.
Application Scenarios
- Suspended art elements
- Lampshade bodies
- Outdoor sculpture
- Exhibition and stage sets
Who It Is For
- Artists making suspended or ground-standing sculpture
- Exhibition and event builders working to rigging load limits
- Lighting designers
- Architects specifying ceiling elements
Problems It Solves
- Rigging limits on hanging installations. Aluminium cuts the suspended load significantly against steel.
- Painted colour on steel chips at the edges. Powder coating on aluminium is more forgiving on a light element.
- Large one-off diameters need tooling. Hand assembling has no mould limit at any size from ∅200mm up.
Technical Features
- Wall thickness available: 2mm
- Diameter: 1500mm
- Surface finish options: Mill Finished, Unpolished
- Alloy: A6061 Aluminum Alloy
- Drilling and tapping in metric and unified threads on request
- Base plates, pedestal tubes and hanging fittings fabricated with the piece
- Sheet development calculated in house, so non-standard sizes are possible above ∅200mm
Specifications
- Weight
- 40 kg
- Dimensions
- 168 × 168 × 177 cm
- Diameter (Mm)
- 1500mm
- Material
- A6061 Aluminum Alloy
- Finish
- Mill Finished, Unpolished
- Thickness
- 2mm
Category range: Material A6061 aluminium alloy · Size range ∅6mm to ∅3500mm · Thickness 1mm to 6mm
Materials
We form spheres and hemispheres in AISI 304, AISI 316 and AISI 316L stainless steel, Q235 carbon steel, H62 brass alloy and A6061 aluminium alloy. The alloy decides corrosion resistance, weight and how the surface takes a polish.
For this product the standard specification is A6061 Aluminum Alloy. Tell us the site conditions and we will confirm whether a different grade is worth the cost.
Manufacturing Process
Forming happens by stamping press, water pressuring, spinning or hand assembling. Two halves are joined at the equator, the weld is ground, and the surface is finished last, after any cutting or drilling has been done.
Quality Control
Incoming material
Alloy and sheet thickness are checked against the order before any blank is cut.
Forming check
Diameter and wall are measured after pressing, spinning or water pressuring.
Weld and grind
The equator weld is inspected, then welds and burrs are ground off before finishing.
Surface inspection
Every piece is inspected for scratches, dents and polish consistency under light.
Packing
Protective packing is built around the diameter and weight, and photographs are sent before dispatch.
Customisation Options
- Diameter and wall thickness to your drawing, with no mould limit above ∅200mm
- Metric and unified threaded holes, drilled apertures and perforated patterns
- Welded base tubes, base plates, internal ribs and pedestals
- Mirror, brushed, sandblasted, etched, electroplated, PVD colour or spray painted finishes
- Logos, lettering and world maps by sandblasting, etching, laser cutting or plasma cutting
- LED kits fitted inside the sphere
- Segmentation into quarters or eighths for sizes above container limits
Comparison With Other Products
| Product | Material | Diameter | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Perforated Aluminum Ball | A6061 Aluminum Alloy | 1500mm | 2mm |
| 200mm Hollow Aluminum Spheres | A6061 Aluminum Alloy | 200mm | 2mm |
| Large Aluminum Spheres | A6061 Aluminum Alloy | 1600mm | 2mm |
Comparing forming routes rather than products? The process guide sets out size, thickness, seam and mould limit for each.
Use Guide
Confirm the diameter first
Diameter drives the forming route, the wall thickness, the price and the freight mode. Settle it before anything else.
Match the alloy to the site
304 inland, 316 near salt water or pools, Q235 where a rust patina is wanted, brass or aluminium where weight or colour matters.
Choose the finish last
Finishing always happens after forming, welding, cutting and grinding, so pattern edges stay clean.
Plan the fixing
Tell us whether the piece is bolted, threaded, welded to a base tube or suspended, and we build the fitting into the part.
Check the shipping limit
∅2200mm fits a container, ∅3500mm fits a flat rack, and larger spheres are segmented with bolted ribs.
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