Without aluminium, the aeronautical industry would never have got off the ground. Weight-saving is what aviation is all about. Whilst composites are increasingly used in the industry, aluminium still remains the dominant material in the structure and outer skin of aircraft. Coil’s Aloxide product is used inside the aircraft for various trim applications as well as food containers and trollies – where lightweight can be combined with high resistance to wear and tear
| Typical metal gauge (mm) | 1 - 5 mm |
|---|---|
| Typical anodising film thickness (microns) | 10 / 15 / 20 microns |
| Typical alloys | EN AW 5005 |
| Metal width (mm) | 1000 - 2000 mm |