Aluminium
Marine environments are known to be very hostile to all materials. Aluminium is one of those rare metals and alloys capable of withstanding this aggressive environment. They belong to the groups of materials referred to as being "marine grade", a label that indicates exceptional resistance to corrosion in a marine environment.
Aluminium has been used for many years in marine applications. The major incentive for employing aluminium is its weight saving compared to steel. In addition, aluminium offers excellent corrosion resistance and is easily fabricated.
Characteristics
- Vessels made from aluminium can stay in service for several decades without sustaining any measurable corrosion
- Low maintenance
- Low weight factor
- Ease of fabrication
- After weld yield strength
- Fatigue resistance
- Recyclable
- Available in plate, sheet and extrusion
Applications
Aluminium is firmly established in many different marine sectors including:
- High speed passenger ships
- Yachting
- Work boats & surveillance vessels
- Fishing boats
- Offshore
- Coastal installations including marinas
- Superstructures of ships
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