At Airport Metals, there’s nothing we love more than helping our customers’ dreams take flight. We were overjoyed to receive the following from one of our longstanding clients, Darren. Darren has been a lifelong member of the aviation community, working across the industry and building many of his own planes over the years. Read on […]
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Stainless steel is so commonly used these days that it’s hard to imagine anyone not knowing what it is. It may surprise you to know it’s only been around for 100 years. In this blog, we explore a brief history of stainless steel. Where it came from, how it’s changed and how it is used […]
Tourism is an important part of the economy for many countries around the world. During FY14/15, tourism in Australia represented 3.0% of the GDP, contributing $47.5 billion to the national economy. It also employed 5% of the Australian workforce. Unfortunately, it can also be a drain on natural resources and create an enormous carbon footprint. […]
Chrome moly tubing is one of the most common metals being used in motorsports and aircraft manufacturing, but what makes it so popular? Airport Metals explain what chrome moly tubing is, it’s unique properties as a metal and why it is used so frequently for the motorsports and airline industries. What is chrome moly? Chrome […]
Technology is constantly evolving – and as it does, we’re all becoming more focused on how we can use it to ensure the sustainability of our planet. Solar power is one example of how we’re starting to achieve this. In 2016, the aircraft industry made history with an entirely solar-powered aircraft completing a round-the-world trip. […]
It’s one of the most widely used metals for everything from domestic applications to commercial and industrial use. Here are 5 interesting facts you may not know about aluminium. Fact 1: Aluminium is the most abundant metal on earth Covering approximately 8.2% of the earth’s crust, aluminium is considered the most abundant metal on earth, […]
Next week the WRC Kennards Hire Rally kicks off and Airport Metals couldn’t be more excited! For those who have been before, you already know the World Rally Championship (WRC) is one of the most exciting and gruelling motorsport competitions in the world. For those who don’t know what it’s about – or better yet, […]
Not all stainless steels were made the same, but they’re also not too different. So, how do you tell them apart and find the best one for your needs? We compare the benefits and applications of four of the most common austenitic stainless steels. The 5 grades of stainless steel There are five grades of […]
When iron and carbon is mixed, the type of metal produced is known as carbon steel. The exact percentages of carbon and iron involved in the mixture, however, will rely on the intended use for which the metal is created, and there are a myriad of uses for carbon steel. From making fences, to bridges, […]
Since the invention of cars, we’ve had motorsports. Over more than a century of innovation, the motorsports industry has drastically improved their race cars. With modern safety features we’re able to protect drivers from the force of a crash at over 300kmph. That’s 25x the force for a regular car crash that must be absorbed […]