Plate aluminum alloy L97

for the aerospace industry

L97 is a heat-treatable aluminium alloy which offers high strength, high fatigue strength and enhanced machining characteristics. MACHINED PARTS The alloy is slightly higher in strength than 2014(A), 2017A and 2030. The most common temper for L97 aluminium alloy is T351. L97 aluminium alloy plate is a high strength material with high fatigue strength. The alloy has improved machining characteristics and is suitable for resistance welding. The product finds use in high strength fabrication or machined parts in the aerospace industry. L97 aluminium alloy plate is a high strength material with high fatigue strength. The alloy has very good machining characteristics and is suitable for resistance welding. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Commercial applications for this engineering material include: General engineeringMilitary equipmentHigh strength fabricated and machined partsAerospace componentsRivetsTruck wheels We stock L97 in flats and plate. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Our knowledgeable staff and resident metallurgists will be pleased to assist you further on any technical topic. Smiths Metal Centres Limited also boasts an in-house UKAS Accredited Testing Laboratory which is unique within the multi-metal and plastic stockholding sector. We believe this underlines our total commitment to quality and our ethos of being the complete service provider.