TPT March 2019

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Ametek SMP promotes titanium capabilities PLYMOUTH in the south-west of England is close to the birthplace of titanium – first discovered nearly 230 years ago. In 1790, in the heart of Cornwall in the UK, hobby geologist Rev William Gregor found manaccanite ore in a stream near the village Manaccan, after which the ore was named. 1950s. In the 1960s its use expanded to commercial aerospace airframes and gas turbine engines. In the 1970s, non-aerospace applications began to develop, drawing on the material’s corrosion resistance. These non- aerospace applications now account for around 50 per cent of worldwide titanium metal consumption. and manufacture of next-generation aerospace components.

deliver products and services in a safe and sustainable manner. Kloeckner Metals UK CEO Peter Whiting commented, “Health and safety is paramount to Kloeckner and we are very proud to be the first stockholder and distributor with SCCS to conform to ISO 45001. The new standard reflects our commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment across the business. It is furthermore a testament to our team, who are continuously working hard to improve health and safety practices and well-being across our sites, which in return improves our overall business performance.” Kloeckner Metals UK Fax: +44 113 272 1689 Email: enquiries@kloeckner.com Website: www.kloecknermetalsuk.com UK-based Fine Tubes and its USA- based sister company Superior Tube produce straight and seamless tubes in Ti CP, Grades 1 and 2, Grade 5 (Ti 6Al/4V) and Grade 9 (Ti 3Al/2.5V). Both companies are experienced in the con- ditioning, welding, machining, polishing and other processes required to convert a specific grade of titanium into a prod- uct that can deal with challenging condi- tions. Fine Tubes, for example, is among the few suppliers qualified to produce the high-pressure titanium tubes used in the hydraulic systems of the Airbus A380. Hamilton Precision Metals, as a re- roller of metal strip, foil and ultra-thin foil, rolls 0.0025 to 0.01mm (0.0001" to 0.0004") precision brazing foil in various titanium alloys for use in the production of jet engine fan blades and housings. In addition, Ametek SMP in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA, manufactures titanium wire for locking collars on aircraft. Ametek Specialty Metal Products – USA Website: www.ametekmetals.com

Because of its strength, unique density and corrosion resistance, titanium has found applications in many industries. For high-quality tubing products, for example, it is often a more suitable choice than competing materials like stainless steels or super alloys. The density of titanium is about 60 per cent that of steel- or nickel-based alloys, giving significant weight savings in aerospace structures. Its tensile strength is better than that of austenitic or ferritic stainless steels. Titanium is exceptionally corrosion resistant and exceeds the resistance of stainless steels in most environments. The metal is also non- magnetic and has good heat transfer properties, with a melting point higher than steel alloys. Titanium metal was first used as a material for military aerospace in the

Ametek Specialty Metal Products (SMP) exhibited at the Farnborough International Airshow last year, taking advantage of the opportunity to promote its capabilities in manufacturing products in titanium for critical aerospace applications. SMP products range from high-purity powders and master alloys to high-precision strip, foil and wire, as well as high-performance metal tubes. The four SMP brands – Fine Tubes, Hamilton Precision Metals, Reading Alloys and Superior Tube – were represented at Farnborough. Reading Alloys was instrumental in the development of many of the titanium alloys available today, including Ti 6A/4V. Its master alloys and powder coatings are increasingly used for the development

UK stockholder and distributor obtains ISO 45001:2018

requirements for companies who wish to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment. Kloeckner Metals UK has been preparing for the transition since first becoming aware of the new standard. Greater emphasis on top management leadership and better understanding of risks and company stakeholders, in combination with

KLOECKNER Metals UK is the first UK stockholder and distributer to obtain a new standard with Steel Construction Certification Scheme (SCCS). ISO 45001:2018 is the new international standard for occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS), and replaces OHSAS 18001. The new standard sets out

enhanced health and safety management systems, will allow Kloeckner to continue to

From left: SCCS scheme manager Stephen Blackman; Peter Whiting, CEO of Kloeckner Metals UK; and Rob Fisher, group health, safety and environment manager

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