If you’re seeking a high strength, lightweight metal that is exceptionally resistant to impact, corrosion and warping, performs well in very high or low temperatures and is extremely biologically compatible, titanium may be ideal for your purposes.
Titanium plates are thick sheets of titanium metal that are available in a range of sizes for a wide variety of different applications. In this article, we’ll look at some of their uses as well as introducing a number of other titanium products available from the top suppliers at Ti-TEK UK.
Why Might You Wish to Use Titanium Sheets or Plates?
Titanium is one of the most commonly used metals within a range of industries.
The material’s sheer strength and durability – along with its comparatively light weight (45% lighter than steel) – makes it perfect for military applications such as the manufacture of armour. The aerospace engineering field also makes regular use of titanium pipes and framework.
Heavy industry, construction and civil engineering is a popular area of usage for titanium too, as it performs very well as a building material.
The same goes for its use within the automotive industry; titanium exhausts are common here thanks not only to their durability and lightness but also because of their corrosion resistance.
The tech industry is an additional major consumer of titanium. Some laptops and other devices contain titanium plates and sheets to keep them light while protecting them from impact-related damage.
Titanium has a range of applications within the medical sector as well. Damaged bones can be reinforced with the help of titanium bars or rods, while worn and deteriorating joints can be replaced with devices made entirely of titanium.
There are a range of titanium grades available, but the options with the highest tensile strength and heat resistance – otherwise known as the “workhorse” options – are grade 2 and 5.
The Titanium Plates Available from Ti-TEK UK
At Ti-TEK UK, we stock titanium sheets and plates in all shapes, sizes and widths. Every product we provide is available at the very best possible price.
We are entirely flexible when it comes to your order. No matter how much metal you need, or in what form, all you need to do is fill in our handy online contact form and provide as much information as possible.
Even if you’re not entirely sure whether titanium plates are the best option for your project, feel free to get in touch with us for advice.
We’ll be able to recommend the best size, grade, thickness and quantity of metal to ensure that you receive the very best products for your purposes.
As well as titanium plates, Ti-TEK UK also offers titanium bars, coils, exhausts, pipes, rods, sheets, tubes, wire and almost anything else besides.
Our team is highly experienced in working with titanium, allowing us to provide additional services which include sawing, shearing, water jet cutting and the production of specialist machined parts.
We can machine or cut titanium to an exact specification or drawing that you provide, as well as providing valuable information and advice regarding all aspects of this metal.