5083 Marine Grade Aluminum Pipe Tube
5083 Marine Grade Aluminum Pipe is a type of aluminum pipe specifically designed for use in marine environments. Aluminum alloy 5083 is highly corrosion-resistant, making it ideal for applications that are frequently exposed to salt water, moisture, and other harsh marine conditions.
5083 Marine Grade Aluminum Pipe is commonly used in various marine applications such as shipbuilding, ship construction, offshore platforms and marine structures. Its corrosion resistance and good weldability and formability make it the material of choice for marine industry professionals. In addition, 5083 aluminum alloy offers good strength and durability, further enhancing its marine suitability.
5083 Marine Grade Aluminum Pipe Tube Specifications
ASTM/ ASME B210, B221, ASTM B241, B429, AMS OQ-A-200/8, WWW-T-700/5
Why choose 5083 for marine aluminum pipes?
Selecting 5083 marine grade aluminum for marine aluminum tubing involves several key considerations that make it an excellent material for marine applications:
- 1. Corrosion resistance: One of the main reasons for choosing 5083 aluminum alloy is its excellent corrosion resistance, especially in marine environments where it is frequently exposed to salt water and moisture. The alloy composition includes magnesium, which forms a protective oxide layer on the surface, increasing its resistance to corrosion from seawater and atmospheric conditions.
- 2. Salt water resistance: Compared with many other aluminum alloys, 5083 aluminum alloy exhibits excellent resistance to salt water corrosion. This property is critical for marine applications where components are often exposed to salt water, which can cause other materials to corrode and deteriorate rapidly.
- 3. Strength and durability: 5083 aluminum alloy has excellent strength and durability properties, making it suitable for structural components in marine environments. Despite its lightweight nature, 5083 aluminum tubing has high tensile and yield strengths, allowing it to withstand the rigors of marine applications without sacrificing structural integrity.
- 4. Weldability: Another advantage of 5083 aluminum alloy is its good weldability. This property makes manufacturing and assembly easy, allowing manufacturers to efficiently produce complex marine structures and components. 5083 aluminum welded joints maintain high strength and corrosion resistance, ensuring the structural integrity of marine installations.
- 5. Formability: 5083 aluminum alloy can be easily formed and formed using a variety of manufacturing techniques, including bending, extrusion, and machining. This formability enables its use in creating custom-designed marine components such as pipes, tubes and structural profiles to meet the specific requirements of different marine applications.
- 6. Low Maintenance Cost: Due to its excellent corrosion resistance, 5083 marine grade aluminum pipe requires minimal maintenance in marine environments. This reduces the need for frequent inspections, repairs and replacements, thereby reducing the life cycle costs of marine structures and equipment.
- 7. Comply with standards: Aluminum alloy 5083 complies with international standards for marine grade materials, including specifications set by organizations such as American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and other classification societies. This ensures that parts made from 5083 aluminum comply with industry regulations and performance requirements for marine applications.
5083 marine-grade aluminum combines corrosion resistance, strength, durability, weldability, formability and compliance with standards, making it ideal for marine aluminum tubing and other structural components in the maritime industry.
Mechanical properties of 5083 Marine Grade Aluminum Pipe Tube
| Proof Stress | 125 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 275 - 350 MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 75 HB |
| Elongation | 12 % |
5083 Marine Grade Aluminum Pipe Tube equivalent grades
| EU | ENAW-AlMg4.5Mn0.7 |
| USA | A95083 |
| Germany | AlMg4.5Mn |
| Japan | 5082 |
| France | 5183 |
| England | 5083 |
| Russia | AMg4.5 |
5083 Marine Grade Aluminum Pipe Tube Chemical Composition
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.40 - 1.00 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.40 max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.10 max |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 4.00 - 4.90 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.0 - 0.40 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.0 - 0.10 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.05 - 0.25 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.05 - 0.25 |
| Other (Each) | 0.0 - 0.05 |
| Others (Total) | 0.0 - 0.15 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
5083 Marine Grade Aluminum Pipe Tube Mechanical Properties
| Physical Property | Value |
| Density | 265 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 570 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 25 x10^-6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 72 GPA |
| Thermal Conductivity | 121 W/m.K |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.058 x10^-6 Ω .m |
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The applications of 5083 Marine Grade Aluminum Pipe Tube
5083 marine grade aluminum pipe is widely used in the shipbuilding industry due to its excellent corrosion resistance, high strength and lightweight properties.
- 1. Boat Frame: 5083 aluminum tubes are commonly used to build frames for boats and recreational craft due to their lightweight and resistance to salt water corrosion.
- 2. Masts and Rigging Parts: In sailboats, 5083 aluminum tubes are used to construct masts, booms and rigging parts due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance, providing durability and stability to the sailboat structure.
- 3. Piping system: Due to their corrosion resistance, these pipes are often used in ship piping systems to transport various fluids such as water, fuel, and hydraulic oil, ensuring longevity and reliability in marine environments.
- 4. Deck Railings and Handrails: 5083 aluminum tubes are used to manufacture deck railings and handrails for ships, providing safety features while withstanding harsh marine conditions without corrosion or deterioration.
- 5. Structural Support: They are used for structural support within the ship structure, providing strength and corrosion resistance, thus contributing to the overall structural integrity of the ship.
- 6. Water and oil tanks: Because 5083 aluminum tubes are corrosion-resistant and weldable, they can be used to build ship water and oil tanks, ensuring the sealing of liquids without the risk of leakage or contamination.
- 7. Heat exchanger: In certain marine applications that require heat exchange, such as in HVAC systems or engine cooling systems, 5083 aluminum tubes are used due to their thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance, ensuring efficient heat transfer and elongation service life.
- 8. Hydraulic system: In the hydraulic system of ships and ships, 5083 aluminum pipes are used as hydraulic pipes because of their corrosion resistance and high pressure resistance to ensure the reliable operation of hydraulic equipment.
- 9. Safety equipment: Due to its strength, durability and corrosion resistance, 5083 aluminum tubes can also be used to manufacture safety equipment such as lifeboat davits and rescue ladder systems to ensure the safety of crew and passengers on board.
Production method of 5083 marine grade aluminum pipe tube
5083 marine grade aluminum tubing can be produced using a variety of methods, each with its own advantages and considerations:
1. Extrusion method
Extrusion is a common method for producing aluminum tubing, including tubing made from 5083 marine grade aluminum.
In this process, a heated billet of aluminum is forced through a forming die to produce the desired shape (in this case, a pipe).
The high precision of extrusion allows the production of aluminum tubes with complex cross-sectional profiles. It is suitable for mass production and the quality of the pipes produced is stable.
2. Forging method
Forging involves shaping metal by applying compressive force with a hammer, press, or die.
Forging is typically used to produce aluminum tubing fittings or components rather than long coiled tubes.
While forging can improve the strength and mechanical properties of aluminum, it may not be the most efficient method of producing long tubes due to size and shape limitations.
3. Welding method
Welding involves the use of heat and/or pressure to join pieces of metal together.
While welding can be used to make aluminum pipes by joining parts together, it is not typically used to produce pipes from raw materials.
Welded aluminum pipe can be manufactured by welding extruded or forged sections together.
Of these methods, extrusion is the most commonly used to produce long coiled tubing from 5083 marine grade aluminum because of its efficiency, accuracy, and ability to maintain the material’s properties.
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