Suppliers to UK metal stock holders

Spartal. A trusted UK manufacturer of precision drawn aluminium tube for Stock Holders, design engineers and manufacturing businesses.

Aluminium tube plays a critical role across modern engineering, from early stage design through to volume supply. Spartal supplies many of the UK’s metal stock holders, and works independently with product designers, engineers and other product manufacturers to deliver high quality tube solutions.

Precision drawn aluminium tube

Spartal specialises in precision drawn aluminium tube, produced to consistent and repeatable tight dimensional tolerances.

This level of control supports designers and engineers who require accuracy, repeatability, and confidence that what is specified can be manufactured reliably.

For stockists, precision drawn tube means a dependable product range that performs consistently across batches, helping customers reduce waste, rework, and uncertainty during machining or fabrication.

Seamless and porthole aluminium tube options

Different applications demand different manufacturing routes. Spartal supplies both seamless and porthole aluminium tube to support a wide range of technical and commercial requirements.

Seamless tube is well suited to applications where uniform strength, pressure performance, or fatigue resistance is critical. Porthole extrusion offers a cost effective and proven solution for general engineering uses. By offering both, customers can select the most appropriate solution without compromise.

Supporting efficient UK based supply chains

As a UK manufacturer, Spartal provides a clear advantage to customers seeking shorter lead times and more responsive supply. Local production supports faster delivery, clearer technical communication, and greater flexibility when specifications evolve or demand changes.

This proximity helps bridge the gap between concept and manufacture. For stockists, it supports reliable replenishment and reduced dependency on long overseas supply chains.

A partner from concept to stockholding

Spartal’s role extends beyond manufacturing alone. Fabrication, manipulation and surface finishing is available. The business supports customers at every stage, from advice, initial design considerations through to ongoing supply for stockholding and distribution. A focus on quality, traceability, and consistency underpins every aluminium tube supplied.

For stockists, designers, and engineers seeking a trusted UK partner for precision drawn, seamless, and porthole aluminium tube, Spartal offers the technical capability and manufacturing reliability needed to support long term success.

If you’ve got a project on the horizon, we’d be happy to discuss how we can help.

UK manufactured and delivered worldwide.

Aluminium Series

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Spartal Quantity

Please let us know your anticipated or actual usage. This helps us determine the most appropriate manufacturing route and ensure we provide a suitable commercial offer for your needs.

Spartal Sizes

Ideally state you outside diameter, internal diameter, wall size & length. If you need a different shape ie. Oval / rectangle, please make a note in the comments box below

Spartal Fabrication

Is further fabrication required?
See our Engineered Components section

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Spartal Finish

Does your section require a surface finish?
The two most common options are anodising and powder coating. You can find more details on these treatments within our Surface Treatments section.

If you’d prefer your section supplied in mill finish, please let us know if you plan to surface treat it later. This helps us ensure we recommend the most suitable product.

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Spartal Alloys

1000 Series:
Pure aluminium, excellent corrosion resistance, low strength.
2000 Series:
High-strength aluminium-copper alloys, used in aerospace, lower corrosion resistance.
3000 Series:
Moderate strength, good corrosion resistance, used in cans and cooking utensils.
4000 Series:
Silicon alloys, good for welding, lower melting point.
5000 Series:
Magnesium alloys, excellent corrosion resistance, especially in marine environments.
6000 Series:
Magnesium-silicon alloys, versatile with good strength and corrosion resistance.
7000 Series:
High-strength aluminium-zinc alloys, used in aerospace and high-performance applications.

Each series has its own unique properties, making them suitable for different applications depending on the desired balance of strength, corrosion resistance, workability, and other factors.