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. […]
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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 […]
The annual Australian Grand Prix has long been the crown jewel of Australia’s motorsport scene. Pulling in hundreds of thousands of spectators from across the globe every year, it has grown to become one of the most hotly anticipated race events in the current F1 calendar. Hosted at Albert Park, just outside of Melbourne’s CBD, […]
Many of us know that the Wright Brothers’ original airplanes were made from wood. But how about the motorsports industry? Formula 1 derives its name from the formula or build that a car must feature to qualify for a race. Material choices are often updated to improve race car safety. One such change has been […]
The issue between our need for aircrafts and their impact on the environment has got some of the cleverest minds across the world thinking of a solution. After all, the world cannot simply stop allowing people to fly between countries, but the global warming ramifications are too high to ignore. So, what can be done? […]
Stainless steel tubing is one of the most popular materials used for a variety of purposes across the world due to its affordability, reliability and durability. Anyone in the industry will know that it can last for more than a century, as well as being highly resistant to fire, heat and corrosion. Why else wouldn’t […]