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The Marine Industry poses a raft of requirements for engineering materials. The first one that comes to mind is the issue of corrosion many materials face in saltwater solutions, so resistance to these events is a must. With a specific weight of 1.025Kg/l, marine structures must also be incredibly strong to withstand the forces inflicted by seawater, both stationary and under pressure from, let alone the weight of ships and liners themselves.
Often within the world of engineering, there are crossovers within industries, and this is also true of the Marine industry. As well as all of the vessels used at sea level, including; boats, yachts, desalination plants etc, we also have to consider the uses of equipment which aren't utilising the sea itself, but are more interested in what lies beneath. Oil & Gas, for example, sits neatly within this particular segment, and the materials used must withstand both the marine environment and the chemical.
The materials and applications on this page are listed solely as a guide and do not reflect the limit of our supply, or the uses of said materials. If you have a specific application for which you need particular materials, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Aluminium in the Marine Industry
Uses
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Hulls
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Super structures
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Masts
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Winches
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Scuba bottles
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Stairs
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Railings
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Engine components
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Fittings
Characteristics
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Straightforward to form into complex shapes, by drawing, extruding etc.
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May be joined by welding, bonding and riveting, including to different materials
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Excellent corrosion resistance to both fresh and seawater
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High strength
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Lightweight, aiding manoeverability, reducing fuel consumption and increasing performance
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May be anodised to increase corrosion resistance, reduce scratching and match colouring aesthetics
Nickel in the Marine Industry
Uses
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Hulls
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Propeller shafts
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Heat Exchangers
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Evaporator Bodies
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Tubes & Pipes for water, steam, and hydraulic fluids
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Desalination plant equipment
Characteristics
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Excellent corrosion resistance to saltwater, chlorides and aqeuous solutions
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Very high strength
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Superior high temperature properties
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A very useful alloy in Stainless Steel
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Fit and forget - practically maintenence free
Steel in the Marine Industry
Uses
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Hulls
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Super structures
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Masts
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Rigging
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Fixtures
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Fittings
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Anchors
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Marine structures including bridges & drilling platforms
Characteristics
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Straightforward to form into required shapes
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Austenitic Stainless and Duplex Steels offer very good corrosion resistance to freshwater, salt water and chlorides
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High strength to build marine structures including cranes and bridges, as well as ships and shipping containers
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Easy to join via welding and riveting
Titanium in the Marine Industry
Uses
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Structural yacht fittings
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Engine impellers & Turbines Anchors
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Tubes & Pipes for water, steam & hydraulic fluids
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Tubes & Pipes for saline solutions
Characteristics
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Superior strength to weight ratio
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Excellent corrosion resistance to freshwater, sea water, aqeuous and gaseous corroding media
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Very high specific strength
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Very lightweight
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Exceptional high temperature characteristics
Carbon Fibre in the Marine Industry
Uses
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Boat hulls
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Superstructures
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Masts
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Kayaks
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Canoes Paddles
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Rowing boats
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Oars
Characteristics
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Straightforward to form into complex shapes
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Excellent corrosion resistance
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High strength - may be used from smaller vessels to superyachts
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Very lightweight, allowing superior maneuverability, lower fuel consumption and increased performance
Aramids in the Marine Industry
Uses
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Sails
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Structural reinforcement of hulls , masts, etc.
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Fireproof barriers
Characteristics
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Straightforward to form into complex shapes
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Excellent corrosion resistance
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High strength
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Very lightweight
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Fire retardant - useful for safety barriers/liners
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Puncture resistant, making Aramids vital for composite hull