Application guide for key aluminum alloy materials in tank truck manufacturing | Lightweight solutions
With the introduction of the concept of lightweight, aluminum alloys are increasingly used in the field of tank trucks. Whether from the perspective of economic benefits, social benefits, or safety and environment, aluminum alloys have incomparable advantages. So, which parts of tank trucks can be made of aluminum alloys, and what is the alloy grade?
The length of conventional tank truck aluminum plates is generally within 12.5 meters, the width is about 2.2 meters, and the thickness is generally 5-8mm. A complete tank truck tank body generally requires 4-6 aluminum plates to be welded together, of which the tank body, tank cover and partition can all be made of aluminum plates, usually 5 series and 6 series aluminum plate alloys.
The tank body is an important part of the tank truck, generally using 5083H111 aluminum plate. In addition, some manufacturers use 5454H111 aluminum plate to produce the tank body. The tank covers on both sides are made of 5083-O aluminum plates. The tank covers need to be bent, and the O state is softer and easier to bend. The partition part of the tank truck also uses 5083-O state.
What are the advantages of using aluminum plates for tank trucks?
1. The aluminum plates used in aluminum tank trucks have high strength, corrosion resistance and wear resistance, and the 5083 ultra-wide aluminum plates have a long life.
2. The aluminum plate has good ductility, which can achieve lightweight and ensure safety.
3. The aluminum tank truck body has a high recycling rate and is more economical and environmentally friendly.
At present, the oil transportation industry is constantly developing in the direction of energy saving, high efficiency and safety, and the development prospects of aluminum tank trucks are very impressive. Mingtai Aluminum is a professional aluminum plate manufacturer, supplying high-quality 5052 aluminum plates, 5754 aluminum plates, 5083 aluminum plates, 5454 aluminum plates, etc. for tank trucks. Since the “1+4” production line was put into operation, Mingtai Aluminum can produce ultra-wide aluminum strips up to 2600mm and lengths up to 16000mm. The output has also gradually increased to meet the needs of various industries.
