An extremely popular material in the manufacturing industry because of their versatility, titanium bars are used in a range of processes.
It’s not just specialist items, such as airplane propellers and fighter jets, that are manufactured from titanium bars. Because titanium is the metal of choice for many industries, you’d be surprised how many everyday items are created with titanium bars.
In this blog we’ll be sharing why you should choose titanium bars for your manufacturing process.
Titanium Bars Come with Several Advantages
The popularity of titanium bars all comes down to the benefits that are associated with the material. But what are the advantages of titanium bars?
Up to 45% lighter than their steel counterparts, the lightweight aspect of titanium bars combined with their high strength makes them the perfect material for many manufacturing projects.
The durable nature of titanium means it can withstand extreme temperatures, another reason why so many manufacturers choose titanium bars over other materials.
Because the lower grades of titanium tend to be the most durable, here at Ti-Tek we supply titanium bars in their purest form, grades 1 – 4.
Grade 1 titanium bars
These are especially ideal for various industrial applications thanks to their high corrosion resistance.
Grade 2 titanium bars
These are the most popular titanium bar option as they provide a highly reliable metal.
Grade 3 titanium bars
Although a less popular option, these are designed to offer even more strength than both grade 1 and 2 and don’t compromise on value.
Grade 4 titanium bars
Grade 4 titanium bars offer high ductility and are regularly used for medical grade equipment.
Alloyed titanium
As well as pure forms of titanium bars, we also supply alloyed titanium.
Alloyed titanium bars create a stronger metal, perfect for use when manufacturing elements such as engine components and aerospace fasteners.
Where are Titanium Bars Used?
Aerospace applications
This is potentially the biggest market for titanium bars. They’re used in many aircraft parts, including their engines and propellors. When alloyed with other elements, such as iron and aluminium, they create a material which is perfect for use in jet engines, missiles, and spacecraft.
Construction
Thanks to a combination of the durability and sleek look of titanium bars, they’re a popular choice of material when it comes to sculptures and buildings, especially skyscrapers.
Jewellery
Not only does titanium make for a great jewellery clasp, but in recent years it’s become an increasingly popular material for jewellery itself, rings for example, thanks to its durability preventing dents and misshaping.
Medical equipment
It’s common knowledge that medical equipment is often made from titanium bars, however did you know that dental implants, surgical implants, and even joint replacements are sometimes crafted from titanium bars?
Sport Equipment
Titanium bars are a common material for various pieces of sports equipment, such as golf clubs, tennis rackets and bicycle frames, thanks to the high strength yet low weight density.
Get in touch with our titanium specialists
As one of the UK’s leading titanium suppliers, we supply titanium bars in a range of lengths. But if you can’t find what you’re looking for, get in touch and we will customise a product for you at a competitive price.
Simply call us on 0121 382 4121 or email us at info@titek.co.uk to speak to one of our experts about your requirements.