Transportation

Aluminum is utilized in transportation because of its unbeatable strength to weight ratio. Its lighter weight implies that less force is required to move the lorry, leading to greater fuel efficiency. Although aluminum is not the strongest metal, alloying it with other metals assists to increase its strength. Its corrosion resistance is an included bonus offer, getting rid of the requirement for heavy and pricey anti-corrosion coverings.

While the car industry still relies greatly on steel, the drive to increase fuel performance and lower CO₂ emissions has actually caused a much broader use of aluminum. Professionals predict that the typical aluminum material in a vehicle will increase by 60% by 2025.

High-speed rail systems Maglev in Shanghai also utilize aluminum. The metal enables designers to minimize the weight of the trains, minimizing friction resistance.

Aluminum is also called the ‘winged metal’ due to the fact that it is perfect for aircraft; once again, due to being light, strong and versatile. In fact, aluminum was utilized in the frames of Zeppelin airships prior to planes had actually even been created. Today, modern-day aircraft aluminum alloys throughout, from the fuselage to the cockpit instruments. Even spacecraft, such as space shuttles, include 50% to 90% of aluminum alloys in their parts.

We can provide coils and sheets meeting the specific requirements of the transport market, for different applications, such as:

※ Aircraft & Aerospace

※ Automobile

※ Bus

※ Truck and trailer

※ Tank Train

※ Metro Line

※ Ship

※ Boat

※ Yacht

Typical alloy: 2024, 5052, 5083, 5086, 5754, 6061, 7050