Armor Plate Alloys

Capabilities
(Partial List of Alloys)
 
2519 T87 1-6"
  • Up to 150" wide
5083 H131 1-3"
  • Up to 84" wide
  • MIL-DTL-46027J
  • < 1.5" special inquiry
6061 T651 1-9"
  • Up to 150" wide
7039 T64 1-3"
  • Up to 150" wide
  • 200k minimum
7075 T651 1-9"
  • Up to 150" wide*
 
 
Special Availabilities
 
  • Gauge, width, length combinations subject to inquiry
  • Proprietary Alloys Available (ask your Sales Representative for more details)
 
Special Processing
 
  • 30-million pound stretcher
  • Sonic inspection
  • Plate saws
  • Stenciling
  • Special packaging
 
Notes
 
  • Alcan Rolled Products - Ravenswood is a proven supplier to the defense industry providing both heat treat and non heat treat alloys.
  • ARP - Ravenswood is working closely with both industry and government to develop material solutions for increased ballistic performance and higher strength.
 

Armor Plate Market

 

Alcan Rolled Products - Ravenswood (ARP) has been a key Defense industry supplier for over 25 years. As one of the largest thick gauge plate manufacturing facilities in the world, ARP has developed the expertise and products to serve this demanding market. ARP offers the widest range of alloys in Armor plate including 2xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx and 7xxx. ARP also offers a full range of product testing and certification including ballistics.

ARP is willing to partner with your company to determine what alloy best suits your armor plate requirements. We have a dedicated team of engineers, metallurgists and sales and marketing staff to work with your organization. From the more standard 5083 and 6061 alloys to the higher strength and increased performance alloys in the 2xxx and 7xxx family. ARP provides proven performance and the highest level of service. Ask us about our proprietary alloys that deliver increased ballistics and FSP protection.

Alcan Rolled Products provides:

  • Highly engineered alloys and practices
    • High quality and dependability time after time
  • Investments for expanded levels of service
    • Increased production to serve market demands
  • Technology
    • Developing higher strength materials for improved end use
  • Team approach
    • Sales, Marketing and technical team formed to serve this market

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Mosser - Market Director, Armor & Defense at 800-258-6686 x-6919 or steve.mosser@alcan.com.