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Land-Based Defense and Military
Improve performance with lightweight materials.
Luxfer MEL Technologies is proud to offer lightweight magnesium technology for man-portable devices. Our specially formulated magnesium alloys are suitable for the demanding requirements of military applications, providing numerous advantages over traditional materials like steel and aluminium.
Key Features
Our magnesium alloys are up to 75% lighter than steel, and up to 33% lighter than aluminium, making them suitable for man-portable devices that are carried over long distances.
Despite their low weight, magnesium alloys are also strong and durable, providing a high level of impact resistance and reliability in demanding environments.
Our unique range of lightweight extruded magnesium products enable; lighter, stronger, safer and higher performance designs.
Magnesium alloys have excellent thermal conductivity properties, meaning they can quickly and efficiently dissipate heat. This makes them ideal for devices that generate a lot of heat, such as batteries, power systems and other electronics.
Our magnesium alloys are a cost effective solution compared to other lightweight materials like carbon fibre. They can be easily machined and forged, which allows you to create more complex shapes and designs.
Design with Magnesium
For information on how to design with magnesium, register for a copy of our design guide.
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