Nickel & Titanium
Nickel Alloys: Strength and Heat Resistance for Critical Applications
Nickel Plate, Sheet, and Bar
Inconel Engine Components
Supra’s Inconel bar, plate, and sheet are used in rocket engines, including combustion chambers, turbine blades, and exhaust nozzles. These nickel-based alloys resist extreme heat and pressure, making them essential for propulsion systems.
Heat Shields and Thermal Barriers
Nickel alloys like Inconel 625 are supplied in sheet and plate form for heat shields and thermal protection systems. These materials maintain their strength and structure under the intense heat of re-entry.
Cryogenic Fuel Tanks
Our Invar plate and sheet offer low thermal expansion, making them ideal for cryogenic fuel tanks and piping systems. These materials ensure dimensional stability in extreme cold.
Nickel-Based Power Systems
Supra supplies materials for nickel-hydrogen (NiH2) batteries and nickel-cadmium (NiCd) power systems, known for their reliability and radiation resistance in long-duration space missions.
Cryogenic Piping and Valves
Alloys like Monel are provided in bar, sheet, and plate forms for use in cryogenic systems, ensuring resistance to corrosion and extreme temperatures when handling liquid oxygen and hydrogen.
Structural Fasteners and Connectors
Nickel bar stock is machined into fasteners and bolts for use in high-stress structural applications. These nickel alloy fasteners are trusted for their durability and high-temperature performance.
Radiation Shielding
Certain nickel alloys are combined with other materials to produce radiation shielding panels that protect critical spacecraft systems.
Electronics and Circuitry
Nickel bar and sheet are used in electronic components, including resistors and connectors. These alloys provide excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance, ensuring reliability in space conditions.
Exterior Coatings and Plating
Supra offers nickel-plated solutions for spacecraft exteriors, protecting against micrometeoroid impacts, temperature variations, and corrosion.
Thermal Management Systems
Nickel sheet and plate are used in radiators and thermal dispersal systems, effectively managing excess heat in space vehicles.
Titanium Alloys: Versatility for Space and Defense
Titanium Plate, Sheet, and Bar
Ti-6Al-4V for Structural Frames
Our Ti-6Al-4V titanium plate and bar stock are ideal for spacecraft frames, offering the strength-to-weight ratio required for load-bearing structures. These materials are precision-cut to meet aerospace-grade tolerances for optimal performance in space environments.
Corrosion-Resistant Titanium Fuel Tanks
Supra’s titanium sheet and plate are commonly used in the construction of fuel and propellant tanks. The exceptional corrosion resistance of titanium ensures the safe storage of reactive propellants, making it the material of choice for rocketry and spacecraft systems.
Fasteners and Connectors Made from Titanium Bar
Our titanium bar is used to manufacture fasteners, bolts, and connectors that endure extreme vibrations during launches and the harsh thermal cycles of space travel.
Thermal Protection Systems
Titanium’s high melting point makes it ideal for heat shields and thermal protection panels. We supply titanium plate and sheet for use in propulsion system shielding and re-entry thermal barriers.
Landing Gear and Impact Absorption Components
For planetary landings, titanium bar is used in the production of landing gear components. These parts combine high impact strength and lightweight properties, ensuring safe touchdown operations.
Pressure Vessels
Titanium alloys like Ti-3Al-2.5V are often selected for pressure vessels to store compressed gases. Our titanium plate and sheet are machined to meet the demands of multi-mission durability.
Radiation Shielding for Interiors
Titanium panels made from Ti-6Al-4V sheet offer structural support and radiation shielding, protecting sensitive equipment and crews from space radiation.
Antenna and Communication Systems
The non-magnetic properties of titanium make it ideal for antennas and other communication system components. Titanium bar and sheet provide lightweight, durable materials for structures requiring minimal signal interference.
Custom Solutions for Aerospace and Defense
At Supra Alloys, we provide aerospace-grade titanium and nickel alloys in bar, sheet, and plate forms tailored to your exact specifications. Whether you need precision-cut materials for structural components or custom solutions for propulsion systems, our team delivers the quality and reliability required for space exploration and defense applications.