Specialised Cut to Size Metal for Aerospace Applications
At the forefront of the aerospace industry, our commitment is to provide high-performance metals that meet the rigorous demands of aviation engineering. With over two decades of expertise, we deliver custom-cut materials that ensure safety, durability, and efficiency in high-stress environments.
Understanding the Critical Nature of Aerospace Materials
We supply metals that are essential for the construction and maintenance of aircraft and their components.
Cut to Size Metals for Aerospace
Our inventory is carefully selected to cater to the aerospace industry's unique requirements:
Aluminium
- Lightweight yet strong, ideal for enhancing fuel efficiency and load capacity.
- Resistant to corrosion, suited for airframe components and engine parts.
Stainless Steel
- High tensile strength and melting point for critical structural integrity.
- Recommended for high-stress parts like landing gear, engine components, and joint fixtures.
Metal Profiles and Applications
We offer a diverse range of metal profiles suitable for various aerospace applications:
We stock the following metal profiles:
Aluminium Equal Angles
- Used in aircraft framing and structural support due to their uniform strength in all directions.
- Ideal for bracing components within the fuselage and wing construction.
Aluminium Unequal Angles
- Serve as structural elements where different lengths are required for proper load distribution, such as in door frames and window ledges of aircraft. Often utilised in the construction of airstairs and access platforms.
- Utilised in the construction of aerodynamic fairings to reduce drag, where their unequal sides can be aligned with airflow.
- Often fashioned into brackets for mounting systems and equipment within the aircraft due to their asymmetrical strength properties.
- Used to provide support for overhead compartments, cabin dividers, and other interior design elements that require a lightweight framework.
Stainless Steel Equal Angles
- Used in areas requiring greater strength and corrosion resistance, like landing gear supports and undercarriage components.
- Used for reinforcement in critical stress points in the airframe and wing assembly.
- Employed in reinforcing edges of control surfaces like ailerons and rudders where precision and durability are key.
- Serve as critical attachment points in the assembly of engines to the wing or fuselage, where equal angle strength distribution is necessary.
- Integral to the framework in areas experiencing high stress, such as where the wing meets the fuselage or around the landing gear bays.
Aluminium Flat Bars
- Commonly used for internal bracing and framing in the cabin area.
- Act as mounts for interior panels and flooring structures due to their flat, even surface.
- Used for trim and finish work in the cabin, providing a clean and polished look while maintaining structural integrity.
- In some cases, used as electrical bus bars due to aluminium’s excellent conductivity and lighter weight compared to copper.
- Applied to the lower fuselage or underbelly of aircraft as skid strips to protect against abrasion during landing or while on the ground.
Stainless Steel Flat Bars
- Utilised in fastening elements and cargo securing systems due to their high strength and durability.
- Often found in galley frames and seating structures where additional strength is necessary.
- Utilised in the construction of engine mounts, which require the durability and heat resistance of stainless steel.
- Form parts of the landing gear mechanism, including the locking and support structures that endure repeated stress during take-off and landing.
- Act as guides and supports for control cables running through the aircraft due to their ability to withstand wear and maintain structural integrity.
Aluminium Hexagonal Bars
- Applied in precision fittings and aerospace fasteners, where a hexagonal shape allows for better torque and grip.
- Used in the manufacturing of connectors and couplings in hydraulic systems.
- Sometimes machined into small drive shafts for actuators within the aircraft due to their shape, which allows for efficient torque transfer.
- Used as alignment pins during assembly and maintenance, providing precise alignment due to their uniform hexagonal shape.
Stainless Steel Hexagonal Bars
- Ideal for high-stress fasteners and bolts in the engine and exhaust systems where temperature resistance is crucial.
- Often used in the creation of specialised aerospace tooling and components that require specific torque settings.
- Employed as bearing surfaces in moving parts due to their ability to be precisely machined and withstand high loads.
- Used in the manufacture of high-pressure fittings in fuel, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, where the hexagonal shape allows for secure connections.
Aluminium Round Bars
- Frequently used in the manufacture of rivets and pins that hold together panels and other aircraft components.
- Serve as pivot points in control mechanisms and linkage systems due to their circular cross-section allowing for smooth rotation.
- Incorporated into the leading and trailing edges of wings and tail surfaces for structural enhancement.
- Used as spacers in assembly, providing exact distances between components whilst being lightweight.
Stainless Steel Round Bars
- Critical in the fabrication of landing gear parts and actuator components where strength is paramount.
- Used in the production of turbine shafts and other engine parts that are exposed to high temperatures and pressures.
- Machined into gear shafts within the aircraft's transmission systems, where stainless steel provides the necessary strength and corrosion resistance.
- Utilised as pins in high-temperature areas, especially near engines or exhaust systems, where stainless steel's heat resistance is crucial.
Aluminium Channels
- Often used for structural components of aircraft, such as frames for doors and windows, due to their U-shape providing strength and rigidity.
- Formed into cable trays and conduits that house and protect wiring throughout the aircraft, taking advantage of the channel shape for easy cable management.
- Used as floor joists in the aircraft cabin, providing a lightweight yet strong framework to support flooring panels.
Aluminium T-Bars
- Applied in the reinforcement of aircraft structures and in the framework of cockpit instrumentation panels, cargo bay doors and access panels.
- Used as mounting rails for avionics and other electronic equipment within the cockpit and cabin areas.
Aluminium Round Metal Tubes
- Often used for hydraulic lines due to their ability to withstand the high-pressure environments while maintaining lightness.
- The non-corrosive nature of aluminium makes it suitable for fuel lines, which are critical for the safe and efficient operation of aircraft.
- They can be used as components in the internal framework of the aircraft, providing structural support without significantly increasing weight.
- In light aircraft, aluminium tubing is sometimes used in the construction of the airframe itself. Protecting the electrical wiring from any potential damage and electromagnetic interference is crucial, and aluminium tubes serve as an effective conduit.
- Like hydraulic lines, pneumatic systems also utilise aluminium tubes for air compression systems.
- Aluminium's excellent thermal conductivity makes it ideal for components in cooling systems, such as heat exchangers.
- Due to its malleability and ease of machining, aluminium tubing is often used in the creation of prototypes for various aerospace components.
- The tubes can be used to house the components of actuator systems, which are used to move and control mechanisms such as flaps and landing gear.
- Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, aluminium tubes are used in the ventilation systems of aircraft to ensure proper air circulation.
- Aluminium tubing is used in the construction of seat frames and the tracks on which seats slide, combining durability with the need to minimise weight.
- For the rails and rollers in cargo handling systems, aluminium tubing provides a lightweight yet robust solution.
Stainless Steel Round Tubes
- Commonly used for hydraulic and fuel lines due to its strength and resistance to high-pressure environments.
Aluminium Sheet and Plate
- Extensively used for the external skin of aircraft, wing surfaces, and other aerodynamic components due to its lightweight and ability to withstand various environmental factors.
Stainless Steel Sheet and Plate
- Used in areas that require a combination of strength, thermal resistance, and low maintenance, such as in the construction of exhaust systems and certain engine components.
Custom Metal Processing Services
Our metal processing capabilities are designed to deliver precision-cut materials for aerospace needs:
- Guillotine cutting
- Extrusion cutting
- Bar billeting
- Prefabrication
- Sawn aluminium plate
- Finishing
