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Ti-Tek is a leading UK titanium supplier and has been the first choice of various industrial clients for many years. No matter how big or small your project, we can provide you with the titanium you need to keep things moving.
Titanium is a metal that’s renowned for its excellent strength and reliability. This strong – yet lightweight – material has a high melting and boiling point and provides good resistance to corrosion and electricity.
Boasting such properties, titanium metal lends itself to a diverse range of industrial applications. It can be alloyed with other metallic elements (e.g. aluminium, iron, molybdenum, etc.) and fabricated into all manner of useful parts and fittings.
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As an ISO9001:2015 company, Ti-Tek has earned a fantastic reputation over the years. We strive to provide the best titanium metal for our clients, including bars, coils, pipes, plates, rods, sheets, tubes and wires to name a few.
As well as this, we make sure all our products undergo a strict assessment before they leave our facility to ensure quality assurance. So, what are you waiting for? Just give us a call on 0121 382 4121 or drop us an email at info@titek.co.uk, and we’ll get back to you with a quote as soon as we can.
Here we look at some of the most common uses of titanium:
- Aerospace
Due to its high-strength (and lightweight), many aerospace manufacturers use titanium metal to build aircraft that can withstand varying pressures and extreme environments. It’s also found in jet engines, missiles and other similar structures.
- Automotive
Titanium is the metal of choice for many OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and car manufacturers as it can help vehicles to accelerate faster. It’s typically used to construct high-end and race cars, as well as axles, brake calipers, exhaust systems and connecting rods.
- Medical
Titanium metal is a staple in the medical field. Biocompatible, non-toxic and non-allergenic, it is regularly used to make surgical instruments, prosthetics, orthopaedic devices and dental implants. It can be found in wheelchairs and stretchers too.
- Sport
Bike frames, tennis rackets, golf clubs and helmet grills are all examples of sporting goods that are constructed from titanium. You can find out more about what makes titanium great for sports in our blog post.
- Industrial processes
Resistant to corrosive substances, titanium metals are often used at chemical and petrochemical plants. But that’s not all. They come in useful at desalinisation plants – protecting the hull of ships and submarines which are exposed to salty seawater.
Titanium Metals FAQs
Titanium metals are the ninth most abundant element in the earth’s crust. They boast a high-strength to low-density ratio, making them a great material for car parts and industrial fittings.
The metal is most commonly used for alloying to prevent other metals from oxidising.
Because of its high strength and lightweight, titanium is one of the most durable metals available.
Unlike other materials, titanium’s strength doesn’t mean it’s hard to use. It has the perfect density level to make it easy to shape and use, without being flimsy or unreliable.
The main reason why titanium is so popular is because it’s naturally resistant to rust and corrosion. When used indoors or outdoors, titanium metal won’t be affected by any form of moisture.
The most common use for titanium is in modes of transport like planes and cars because of the conditions it can stand, like extreme weather conditions and temperatures.
Titanium metals are reliable and easy to clean, making them the perfect material for everything from golf clubs to medical tools.
Jewellery makers have been using titanium bars to craft everything from bracelets to rings for years. Not only is the metal super-strong, but it’s also scratch resistant and works well with other additions, like diamonds and precious stones.
Yes, Titanium is biocompatible, meaning it can be used in applications where the metal must be inserted into the body.
In fact, it is the most widely-used metal in this instance, because it is very resistant to corrosion caused by bodily fluids and tissue.
On top of this, Titanium is not considered to be hazardous to the body when used in such applications, so it can be utilised without fear of causing damage to patients over decades of use. Because of this, you can find examples of Titanium parts being used in many areas of the medical industry, including dental inserts, hip replacements, and even neurosurgery.
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