What Are The Advantages Of Aluminum Alloy Application On Ships?

Aluminum alloy has the characteristics of small specific gravity and elastic modulus, corrosion resistance, weldability, easy processing, non-magnetic and good low temperature performance, and has the following advantages when used in ships:

(1) Due to its small specific gravity, it can reduce the weight of the ship, reduce the capacity of the engine, and increase the speed; It can reduce fuel consumption and save fuel; It can improve the length-to-width ratio of the boat, increase stability, and make the boat easy to maneuver; It is also possible to increase the load capacity and obtain additional profits.

(2) Due to the good corrosion resistance, it can reduce the maintenance cost such as oiling, and can extend the service life (usually more than 20 years).

(3) Good processing and forming performance, easy to carry out various forms of processing such as cutting, stamping, cold bending, forming and cutting, suitable for streamlining of hull; Large, wide, thin-walled profiles can be extruded, reducing the number of welds and rationalizing and lightening hull structures.

(4) Good welding performance, can be welded easily.

(5) The elastic modulus is small, the ability to absorb impact stress is large, and there is greater safety.

(6) Aluminum scrap is easy to recycle and can be recycled.

(7) No low-temperature brittleness, most suitable for low-temperature equipment.

(8) Due to non-magnetism, the compass is not affected; The all-aluminum boat can avoid mine attacks and is suitable for minesweepers.

(9) No insect pests and dry deformation; It does not burn and is safer in case of fire.