HONEYCOMB ALUMINUM 5052

Product catalog summary

Product Description
The Honeycomb Aluminum 5052 is an aeronautical-grade material produced from thin aluminum strips of the 5000 series. It features corrosion protection against atmospheric agents and is available in various cell sections and densities. The honeycomb structure is created by bonding aluminum sheets into an expanded hexagonal form. It can be supplied in blocks, unexpanded strips, or expanded sheets, with thickness customizable by the customer. The material can be perforated for vacuum applications and some cells can be expanded in an OX shape for directional curvature.

Features
- High resistance to compression and shear
- Weight reduction
- Corrosion and fire resistant
- Recyclable material

Applications
This material is used in aerospace (airplanes, helicopters, radar), automotive (racing cars), and RF shielding applications, providing long life and resistance to moisture and temperature.

Dimensions
The standard size is 1220x2440 mm with general tolerances of -50/+100 mm. Special sizes are available upon request. Thickness ranges from 1.5 mm to 500 mm, with standard tolerance of +/- 0.12 mm or +/- 0.05 mm at extra cost.

Designation
The full description includes the alloy type (5052 and 5056), density (in pounds per cubic feet or kg/m³), cell size (distance between hexagon sides), foil thickness, and whether the material is perforated or non-perforated. Tolerances are +/- 10%.

Mechanical Properties
The document provides detailed mechanical properties for various configurations of the 5052 alloy honeycomb, including:

Cell size, alloy, and foil gauge
Nominal density
Compressive crush strength
Plate shear strength in both L and W directions
Modulus values

These properties are presented for different cell sizes and foil gauges, with values given for typical and minimum strengths.

Note
Values are approximate and not binding. The latest version of this document is from May 2016.

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Product details Description The honeycomb aluminum aeronautical grade is produced by thin aluminum strip of 5000. The protection is applied on the tape against corrosion of atmospheric agents. There are several sections of cells and density. The honeycomb is produced by bonding aluminum sheets that damage all'esagno expanded form. The honeycomb can be provided in blocks, unexpanded strips and expanded sheets. The thickness is chosen by the customer. The material can be perforated for communicating all the cells between them (for vacuum application and space). Some cells can be expanded in OX shape (rectangular) to allow the curvature in one direction. Features - High resistance to compression and shear / Weight reduction - Corrosion resistant and fire / recyclable material Applications It is used in various aero fields (airplanes, helicopters, radar), automotive (racing cars), RF shelding to ensuring a long life and resistance to moisture and temperature. Dimensions The standard size is mm1220x2440. General tolerances - 50 / + 100 mm - On request special sizes. The thickness is chosen by the customer: minimum 1.5 mm up to 500 mm depending on the type of cell. Tolerance standard +/- 0.12 mm or +/- 0.05mm with extracost. Designation The full description of the honeycomb provides: Alloy: description of the type of aluminum alloy used (5052 and 5056) Density: the weight of material expressed in pounds per cubif feet or kg/m3 Cell: distance between two sides of the hexagon (mm or fraction of an inch) Foil Nom: thickness of the wall that makes up the hexagon (mm or inches) P or N : material can be supplied perforated or non perforated Tolerances + / - 10% I.MA.TEC. IMPIANTI MATERIALI & TECNOLOGIA srl 20019 SETTIMO MIL.SE - VIA A. Einstein 16/18 - Tel. 02 33 510140 – Fax 02 32 84036 e-mail [email protected] - www.imatec.it

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Product details Mechanical properties 5052 Alloy Hexagonal Aluminum Honeycomb - Specification Grade Both CR-PAA and CR III corrosion-resistant coating Honeycomb Designation Cell Size - Alloy - Foil Gauge Nominal Density pcf Bare Strengt h psi typ min Compressiv Stabilized P indicates preliminary data The values shown are approximate and not binding. I.MA.TEC. IMPIANTI MATERIALI & TECNOLOGIA srl 20019 SETTIMO MIL.SE - VIA A. Einstein 16/18 - Tel. 02 33 510140 - Fax 02 32 84036 e-mail [email protected] - www.imatec.it

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HONEYCOMB ALUMINUM 5052

HONEYCOMB ALUMINUM 5052

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