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Aluminum is distinguished from many other metals in that it is naturally resistant to rust and corrosion. For this reason, aluminum is used extensively for various applications in the marine industry. At Howard Precision Metals, your premier marine aluminum distributor, we have your aluminum alloy and extrusions needs covered for your marine industry applications.
Aluminum alloys are commonly used in the construction of workboats, luxury vessels, small leisure boats, patrol boats, fishing vessels, and also some large high-speed car / passenger ferries. As the preferred material for many boat designers and builders, aluminum has benefits which are well know that include high strength-to-weight ratio and weldability.
The marine vessel components often made with aluminum alloys include everything from grating, ladders, and hollow aluminum tubes used for railings, to custom aluminum extrusion used to create doors, windows, and more.
The marine industry utilizes two major types of aluminum extrusion shapes – standard and custom aluminum extrusions. Standard aluminum extrusions include basic profile shapes such as hollow and solid bars and hollow aluminum tubes. Custom aluminum extrusions have profiles deigned for a specific purpose. They are designed and customized to bypass certain manufacturing steps, enhance function, and allow for the addition of finishing options to increase the natural resistant to corrosion of aluminum alloys.
Aluminum extrusion and fabrication for various add-ons and accessories such as ladders, railings, stairs, and seating areas help minimize the total weight of the vessel and provide exceptional looking, long-lasting equipment that can withstand the harsh conditions of sea air and moisture. In addition, the durability of these aluminum marine parts can be increased through the application of anodizing, powder coating, and painting.
Whether you need marine aluminum sheet, marine aluminum plate, or Marine aluminum extrusions, we are your source.
