HONEYCOMB ALUMINUM 5056

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Product Description
The Honeycomb Aluminum 5056 is an aeronautical-grade material produced from thin aluminum strips of the 5000 series. It features a protective coating against atmospheric corrosion 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 applications requiring cell communication, such as vacuum or space applications. Some cells can be expanded in an OX shape to allow curvature in one direction.

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

Applications
The material is used in aerospace (airplanes, helicopters, radar), automotive (racing cars), and RF shielding, 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 a minimum of 1.5 mm to 500 mm, depending on cell type, with standard tolerances of +/- 0.12 mm or +/- 0.05 mm at extra cost.

Designation
The full description includes the alloy type (5056), density (expressed 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 cell sizes and foil gauges, including compressive crush strength, plate shear strength, and modulus in different directions. These values are approximate and not binding, with preliminary data indicated by 'P'.

Latest Version
The document is the latest version as of May 2016.

Catalog excerpts

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 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 (5056) Density: the weight of material expressed in pounds per cubic 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% Pag.1/2 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 P indicates preliminary data The values shown are approximate and not binding. Latest version 05/2016 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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