7055 2024 Aluminum Plate for Aircraft Seats
7055-T76511 and 2024-T3511 aluminum alloy extrusions are commonly used materials in the manufacturing of aircraft seats, widely applied due to their excellent properties.
The 7055-T76511 and 2024-T3511 aluminum alloy extrusions used in aircraft seats feature high strength, good toughness, and a uniform anodized finish with no color variation.
In the design and manufacturing of aircraft seats, 7055 and 2024 aluminum alloys are extensively used for seat frames, support structures, and other critical components due to their outstanding performance.
Performance of 7055 and 2024 Aluminum Plates
| Alloy | Condition | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) |
| 7055 | T76511 | 640~670 | 610~630 | 11~15 |
| 2024 | T3511 | 420~455 | 310~350 | 15~20 |
Characteristics of Aluminum Materials for Aircraft Seats
7055-T76511 Aluminum Alloy for Aircraft Seats
- Composition and Properties: 7055 aluminum alloy mainly consists of zinc as the alloying element, offering extremely high strength and good toughness. T76511 is a heat-treated condition that further enhances the mechanical properties of the material.
- High Strength: Both the tensile strength and yield strength of 7055 aluminum alloy are very high, capable of withstanding various loads experienced by aircraft seats during flight, ensuring safety.
- Good Toughness: The excellent toughness of 7055 aluminum alloy allows it to effectively resist impact and fatigue, making it suitable for components that bear dynamic loads.
- Anodized Treatment: After anodizing, 7055 aluminum alloy forms a uniform surface coating that enhances corrosion resistance, with a consistent color and no color variation, meeting the strict aesthetic and performance requirements of aircraft.
- Lightweight: Aluminum alloys are lighter than steel, helping to reduce the overall weight of the aircraft and improve fuel efficiency.
2024-T3511 Aluminum Alloy for Aircraft Seats
- Composition and Properties: 2024 aluminum alloy primarily consists of copper as the alloying element, providing good strength and machinability. T3511 is a solution heat-treated and naturally aged condition that offers good mechanical properties.
- Moderate Strength: Although the strength of 2024 aluminum alloy is not as high as that of 7055, it still performs excellently in many applications, making it suitable for components that bear lower loads.
- Good Formability: 2024 aluminum alloy has good performance in processing and forming, making it suitable for manufacturing complex-shaped components, including structural parts of aircraft seats.
- Fatigue Resistance: 2024 aluminum alloy exhibits good fatigue performance in aerospace applications, maintaining stability under high-frequency usage.
- Anodized Treatment: After anodizing, 2024 aluminum alloy achieves good surface quality with uniform color, enhancing its corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal.
7055-T76511 and 2024-T3511 aluminum alloys are widely used in the frames, support structures, and other critical components of aircraft seats to ensure safety and stability during flight. The use of high-strength aluminum alloys can reduce the weight of the seats, thereby lowering the overall weight of the aircraft and improving fuel efficiency and load capacity.
Why Choose 7055 and 2024 for Aircraft Seats
- 1. Excellent Machinability: Both 7055 and 2024 aluminum alloys have good machinability and can be processed using various manufacturing techniques, such as cutting, stamping, and bending, to meet different design requirements.
- 2. Corrosion Resistance: After anodizing, the oxide film formed on the surface of the aluminum alloy effectively improves corrosion resistance and extends its service life, especially in humid or corrosive environments.
- 3. Quality Appearance: The anodized aluminum alloy has a uniform color with no color variation, meeting the high aesthetic standards required by aircraft, enhancing overall visual appeal.
Chemical Composition of Aircraft Seat Aluminum Alloys 7055 and 2024
Chemical composition of aircraft seat aluminum alloy 7055
| Alloy | Chemical Composition (Weight %) |
| Zinc | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Magnesium | 2.0 - 2.6 |
| Copper | 0.4 max |
| Manganese | 0.3 max |
| Silicon | 0.4 max |
| Iron | 0.5 max |
| Titanium | 0.1 max |
| Other Elements | Balance (Aluminum) |
Chemical composition of aircraft seat aluminum alloy 2024
| Alloy | Chemical Composition (Weight %) |
| Copper | 3.8 - 4.9 |
| Silicon | 0.5 max |
| Manganese | 0.3 - 0.9 |
| Magnesium | 1.2 - 1.8 |
| Zinc | 0.25 max |
| Iron | 0.5 max |
| Other Elements | Balance (Aluminum) |
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