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High Strength Gr5 Titanium Pipe
Ti-6A1-4V GR5 Titanium Alloy Plate
Wear Resistance Grade 12 Titanium Plate
Thin Wall Titanium Foil Strips
Gr1 Gr2 Gr5 Titanium Alloy Foil
With the continuous evolution of modern warfare and the rapid development of anti-armor technology, the survivability of armored vehicles such as tanks faces severe challenges. Although traditional rolled homogeneous armor steel offers high protective performance, its weight has become a critical factor limiting the mobility and transport efficiency of armored vehicles. In this context, titanium alloy, as a lightweight and high-strength material, has gradually demonstrated its unique advantages and potential in the field of tank armor.
Superior Properties of Titanium Alloy
Lightweight Advantage: The density of titanium alloy is only about 60% that of steel. This means that, while maintaining the same protective performance, armor made of titanium alloy can significantly reduce the overall weight of the vehicle. Taking the U.S. M1A1 Abrams tank as an example, if part of its armor were replaced with titanium alloy, the weight could be reduced by up to 25%, greatly enhancing the vehicle's mobility and transport flexibility.
Exceptional Ballistic Performance: Through systematic research and practical validation, titanium alloy materials have demonstrated outstanding ballistic performance, comparable to or even superior to standard steel armor. Its excellent anti-fragmentation performance provides additional survivability for armored vehicles.
Corrosion Resistance: Titanium alloy exhibits extremely strong corrosion resistance, which is particularly important for equipment such as amphibious assault vehicles that often operate in harsh environments like humidity and salt spray. This characteristic effectively extends the service life of equipment and reduces maintenance costs.
Specific Applications of Titanium Alloy in Tank Armor
Vehicle Structural Materials: Using titanium alloy as the main structural material for combat vehicles not only effectively reduces the weight of the vehicle body but also maintains or even enhances its protective performance. This design ensures that the vehicle retains high mobility while also possessing stronger battlefield survivability.
Protective Armor Layers: Using titanium alloy composite armor in key protective areas such as turrets and front armor can significantly improve the protective level of armored vehicles without adding excessive weight. The design of composite armor can also combine the advantages of different materials to achieve multi-layered and multi-functional protective effects.
Amphibious Vehicle Construction: For amphibious vehicles that need to cross water bodies, the lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties of titanium alloy are indispensable. It not only reduces equipment weight and improves water navigation speed but also effectively prevents seawater erosion and damage to the equipment.
With the continuous advancement of materials science and the increasing refinement of processing technologies, the application prospects of titanium alloy in the field of tank armor will become even broader. In the future, we can expect more advanced armored vehicles manufactured with titanium alloy to emerge. They will become the backbone of modern warfare with their exceptional lightweight, high protection, and high reliability. Meanwhile, as the cost of titanium alloy gradually decreases and recycling technologies continue to develop, its large-scale application will also become possible.
Titanium products provided by GNEE
CNC machined parts
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Custom CNC Machining Parts of Most Materials |
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Quotation |
According to your drawing(size, material, thickness, processing content and required technology, etc.) |
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Tolerance丨Surface Roughness |
+/-0.005 - 0.01mm 丨 Ra0.2 - Ra3.2(Customize avaiable) |
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Materials Avaiable |
Titanium,Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel, Iron, PE, PVC, ABS, etc. |
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Surface Treatment |
Polishing, general/hard/color oxidation, surface chamfering, tempering, etc. |
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Processing |
CNC Turning, Milling parts, Drilling, Auto Lathe, Tapping, Bushing, Surface Treatment, etc. |
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Testing Equipment |
CMM / Tool microscope / multi-joint arm / Automatic height gauge / Manual height gauge / Dial gauge / Roughness measurement |
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Drawing Formats |
PRO/E, Auto CAD, Solid Works , UG, CAD / CAM / CAE, PDF |
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1.) 24 Hours Online Service & Quickly Quote / Delivery.2.) 100% QC quality inspection before delivery, and can provide quality |
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Titanium tube
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Material
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Pure titanium and Titanium alloy
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Titanium Grade
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Grade 1-Unalloyed titanium
Grade 2-Unalloyed titanium
Grade 3-Unalloyed titanium
Grade 7-Unalloyed titanium plus 0.12 to 0.25 %palladium
Grade 9-Titanium alloy (3 % aluminum, 2.5 % vanadium)
Grade 12-Titanium alloy (0.3 % molybdenum, 0.8 % nickel),
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Standard
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ASTM B338/ASME SB338, ASTM B337/ASME SB337, ASTM B861/ASME SB861, ASTM B862/ASME SB862,AMS4911,AMS4928
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Shape
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Round Square Rectangle
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Type
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Seamless/Welded
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Processing |
Seamless titanium tube: Titanium sponge-Compacting electrodes-melting-Forge-Bar billets-Extruding-Rolled-Straightening-Seamless tube
Welded titanium tube: Titanium sponge-Compacting electrodes-melting-Forge-Plate billets-Hot rolled-Cold rolled-Titanium scrap-Welded-Welded tube |
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Surface
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Polishing, picking, acid washed, black oxide
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Application
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1) Heat Exchanger, Condensers, Water Treatment, Desalination
2) Fluid, gas and oil transport
3) Pressure and heat transmission
4) Construction and ornament
5) Motorbycle and bike
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Material Milling Certificate
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According to. EN 10204.3.1
Including Chemical composition and Mechanical property |
Titanium rod
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Production Name |
Titanium Alloy Bar |
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Grade |
Gr1, Gr2, Gr3,Gr4,Gr5, Gr7, Gr6,Gr9, Gr11, Gr12 ,Gr16, Gr17,Gr25 |
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Size |
All sizes can be customized |
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Application |
Metallurgy, electronics, machinery, medical treatment, chemical industry, petroleum, medical treatment, aerospace |
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Feature |
High corrosion resistance, low density, good thermal stability |
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Technology |
Hot Forged, Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled, Annealing, Pickling |
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Surface |
Bright, Polished, Pickling, Acid cleaning, Sandblasting |
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Packing |
Export Standard Woodcase |
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Delivery time |
10-25days according to the quantity and process of the product |
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Quality and test |
Hardness test, Bending test, Hydrostatic etc. |
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Titanium sheet/plate/strip
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Material
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Pure titanium and Titanium alloy
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Titanium Grade
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GR1/GR2/GR3/Gr4/GR5/GR7/GR9/GR12/Gr5Eli/Gr23/Ti-15333 etc
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Standard
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ASTM B265/ASME SB265, ASTMF67, ASTM F136, ISO-5832-2(3),AMS 4911 etc
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Shape
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Titanium foil strip/Titanium sheets plate/Titanium coil
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Thickness
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0.02mm~100mm
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Width
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10-3000mm,customizable
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Length
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Customizable
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Surface
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Pickled/Sandblasting/Polishing
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Main Technique
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Hot Rolled /Cold Rolled
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Heat Treatment
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Usually are Annealled,but Solid Solution & Aging can be also OK
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Material Milling Certificate
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According to. EN 10204.3.1
Including Chemical composition and Mechanical property |
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Application
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Metallurgy, Electronics, Medical, Chemical, Petroleum, Pharmaceutical,aerospace, etc.
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Titanium wire
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Product |
Medical Grade Titanium Wire (ASTM F67 / ASTM F136) for Surgical & Dental Applications |
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Size |
Straight Wire: 0.1mm - 5.0mm, Tolerance: ±0.05mm, Max Length: 3000mm (118") |
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Material |
Medical Use: Gr1, Gr2, Gr5 (Ti-6Al-4V), Gr23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) |
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Standard |
ASTM F67, ASTM F136 (For Medical & Dental Applications) |
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Surface |
Polished, Pickled, Oxide-Free, Black (Oxidized) – Based on Application |
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Shape |
Straight Wire, Coiled Wire (On Spool), Cut-to-Length Available |
About Us
GNEE is a trusted exporter of high-purity titanium raw materials. We utilize advanced forging and precision CNC machining to ensure superior product quality. Every shipment is guaranteed through a rigorous pre-shipment inspection process, verifying chemical composition, mechanical properties, and dimensional accuracy to meet global standards.
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