Marine Grade Aluminum Plates for Boat
The Benefits of Marine Grade Aluminum
The Benefits of Marine Grade Aluminum
Aluminum has a long-standing reputation for providing strength, durability and superior corrosion resistance. It's these characteristics that make it the ideal material for a wide variety of marine applications, including boats, docks and pontoons, job site furniture and ladders, and other structures that spend most of their time near or in water.
Because sea water is so corrosive, marine vehicles (like boats, ships and oil rigs) need to be built from materials that can handle the intense salt water environment. Marine grade aluminum can handle these harsh conditions thanks to specific alloying elements that give the metals a greater tolerance to water and air.
The natural tendency of pure aluminum to oxidize is reduced by the addition of magnesium and silicon in marine grade aluminum. These alloys also add other properties to the aluminum that are beneficial for marine use, including ductility and formability. These properties allow the aluminum to be formed and welded into the complex shapes required for marine equipment.
Aluminum is a non-toxic and 100% recyclable material that's strong enough to support heavy loads while remaining lightweight, making it a popular choice for manufacturers of boat docks, pontoons, job site furniture and other structures that spend most of their time around or in the water. This light weight makes the structures easier to move when installing, repairing or moving them. Additionally, the maintenance requirements for marine grade aluminum are significantly lower than those for structures made of steel.
As a result, these types of aluminum structures are often preferred by police, fire and coast guard departments for patrol boats and other maritime missions that require a high level of security and safety. The lighter structure is also less costly to ship and transport, and it can withstand the rough conditions that these vehicles regularly encounter.
Haomei produces a range of marine-grade aluminum, including tempered alloys like 5083. These alloys provide excellent mechanical strength, fatigue resistance and elongation. They can be used for side and bottom plates of ships as well as cladding.
Despite their benefits, aluminum's natural tendency to oxidize and become weaker over time, especially when exposed to the salt in marine environments, is why it's crucial to choose the right alloy for any marine application. It's possible to extend the lifespan of marine-grade aluminum structures through proper care and maintenance.
The best way to determine which marine-grade aluminum alloy is right for your project is to consult a specialist with experience in manufacturing and engineering these structures. At Wieland-Wrisco, our team is more than happy to assist with any questions you may have, while also offering a fair and direct estimate for your project. Contact us today to get started. You won't regret it.
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