Up to forty per cent of Australians admit to feeling nervous when flying. While some suffer from aviophobia, many of us are simply frightened by sensationalist headlines and Hollywood movies. The truth is, flying is actually the safest mode of transportation. In this blog, we cover some facts that will help your future journeys go […]
When we first heard of 3D printing it sounded like something out of science fiction. Imagine purchasing designs online that you could print at home. While that hasn’t eventuated yet, it has taken off in the manufacturing industry, with companies producing anything from lawnmowers to aircraft. In 2016, Airbus 3D printed the first mini airplane, […]
Given that the distance between our two closest cities (Sydney and Canberra) is 286km or 3.5 hours by car, it’s little wonder that Australians have long been interested in aviation. To put the distance into perspective, it’s almost the exact same kilometres between Paris and Belgium – two separate countries! Over the years, we’ve had […]
How easy is it to travel these days? All you need to do is open your browser or an app on your smartphone, search your destination and select the most affordable flight. It’s so easy that more than eight million people do it every day, according to the International Air Transport Association. But travelling wasn’t […]
At Airport Metals, we believe in putting a name to every face. Whether that means getting to know our largest clients, our newest employees or our local customers who are building their pride and joy on their weekends off. Today, we’d like to introduce you to our GM, John Owens. Originally from New Zealand, but […]
We’ve come a long way from the early days of aeroplanes, where wood was the most common material used in their design. While it was lightweight and strong, it also splintered frequently and required a lot of maintenance. Now wood is typically only used on small homebuilt airplanes. Anything larger – especially commercial planes – […]
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At Bralco Metals (Australia), we support university motorsport teams. In one of our recent blogs, we discussed the use of our 4130 Chrome Moly tube in the construction of wishbones for the Monash Motorsport team, who have won nine out of their last ten Australian competitions. To continue our history of backing winners, we also […]
Every successful company needs an enthusiastic, passionate and driven team behind them. From the CEO to the various employed teams, everyone plays their own role and brings their own spark, fresh perspective and ideas to the company. These factors from each individual should support the overall ethos and goals of the company, and work together […]
Roll Cage Technology and Development Throughout the Years Ever since vehicles became mainstream and accessible to the general public, there have been vehicle accidents. With vehicle accidents have come ways to try to mitigate these calamities, and the incorporation of greater and more effective safety measures. In race car and agricultural machinery design, a roll […]
The Anatomy of a Successful Race Car A race car is a complex piece of engineering, with many moving and working parts that must be of a high quality, well-maintained and sourced from a trusted provider in order to achieve the right outcomes. One of our sponsors, Monash Motorsport racing team, use Bralco Metals (Australia), […]