TAFERNER SPECIAL ALLOYS
Special materials & stainless steel semi-finished products for industry, energy & plant engineering
Duplex • Nickel-based alloys • Titanium • Aluminum • Round stock • Forgings • Special dimensions
Our product range includes duplex and superduplex steels, nickel-based alloys, titanium, aircraft-grade aluminum, and high-temperature-resistant materials in custom dimensions and project-specific procurement.
We supply:
✓ Round bars
✓ Sheets & blanks
✓ Forgings
✓ Tubes & tube sections
✓ Custom dimensions
✓ Large diameters
in accordance with international standards and technical requirements.
Overview of material groups
Duplex & Superduplex
1.4462 • 1.4410 • 1.4501 • 1.4362 Round stock, sheets, tubes, forgings and special dimensions for offshore, chemical and plant engineering.
Nickel-based alloys
Alloy 625 • Alloy C276 • Alloy 800H/HT • Alloy 825 High-temperature and corrosion-resistant materials for energy, chemical and special industrial applications.
Titanium & aircraft aluminum
Grade 2 • Grade 5 • EN AW 7075 • EN AW 2024 Lightweight materials with high strength and corrosion resistance for demanding applications.
AVAILABLE FROM STOCK
History of Alloys
From antiquity to modern times: a world through the ages.
Origin
Alloys are materials that consist of a combination of at least two metallic elements. The use of alloys dates back to ancient times when cast bronze was used to make weapons, tools and jewelry. However, the history of alloys goes back even further as they are also found in natural minerals and ores.
Iron became steel
An important milestone in the development of alloys was the discovery of iron and its processing into steel, one of the most important materials in human history. The earliest known methods of steel production were in the Middle East and India in the first millennium BC. developed. However, the iron and steel industry only flourished during industrialization
Industrialization and discovery of aluminum
Another important advance in the development of alloys was the discovery of aluminum in the 19th century. The discovery of aluminum was a significant milestone in materials science, as aluminum is known to be one of the lightest and most corrosion-resistant metals. By combining aluminum with other elements, alloys could be created that were even stronger and lighter than aluminum itself.
Modern Times
During the 20th century the development of alloys was accelerated. The discovery of new alloy types and combinations led to the creation of materials with increasingly specific properties and applications. An example of this are the alloys used in the aerospace industry, which must have both high strength and low weight.
Our product range includes:
✓Round and flat bars
✓Sheets and sheet metal blanks
✓Tubes and tube sections
✓Forgings
✓Custom dimensions
✓Large diameters
Available in duplex, superduplex, nickel-based, titanium, and aluminum alloys according to international standards and technical requirements.
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