Elektron 43 (WE43C) is an aerospace grade magnesium alloy that benefits from good corrosion and flammability resistance. The mechanical properties exceed those of all other magnesium sheet and plate materials, which enables it to provide weight saving opportunities in engineering applications, which traditionally implies high strength aluminum alloys. Elektron 43, further defined by the SAE …
Application Departments: Magnesium Rolled Products
Defense
The defense sector’s continual need to reduce equipment weight has created many opportunities for magnesium. Furthermore, magnesium has good vibration damping capacity and low acoustic impedance that enhances performance for many defense applications. From ballistic armor to electronic enclosures, magnesium alloys are a lightweight alternative to aluminum in a growing number of applications. Luxfer’s magnesium …
End-of-arm Tooling (EOAT) for Industrial Robotics
End of Arm Tooling capabilities are crucial to the intricacies of robotic automation. Our magnesium alloys are idea for this application by providing lightweight material to improve speed and performance, as magnesium is the lightest structural metal compared to aluminum, steel and titanium. Industrial Robot end users continue to request more performance from robotic OEM’s. …
Aerospace
Magnesium has a long history of success in the aerospace industry. It has been used for over 50 years in demanding high temperature applications such as jet engines and commercial aircraft wing components. As humans and equipment transition from earth to space, any lightweighting solution will need magnesium. Combined with great machining and vibration dampening …
Vibration Test Equipment
A key aspect of vibration testing is the plates and fixtures that supports the components. Due to the rigid testing conditions, the fixtures and table require stiffness, strength, lightweight and good damping characteristics to reduce resonance. Luxfer Graphic Arts’ Magnesium AZ31B Tooling Plate is an ideal material, due to its combined physical and mechanical properties. …