Offering the highest mechanical strength of all aluminium alloys.

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Alloy 7068 was developed in the middle of the 1990s and is exclusively stocked and supplied in Europe by Smiths High Performance. 7068 aluminium combines a yield strength of up to 700 MPa (up to 30% greater than that of 7075 alloy) and good ductility with corrosion resistance similar to 7075 and other features beneficial to high-performance component/equipment designers.

Development:

Originally designed as a higher-strength alternative than 7075, the alloy offers a highly attractive proposition with better mechanical properties and improved performance in elevated temperatures. Markedly reducing weight or significantly increasing the strength of critical components has resulted in the specification of the alloy across a diverse range of market sectors.

Motorsport Applications:

The material is highly versatile in motorsport engineering applications, and offers extensive suitability throughout this sector. Examples include connecting rods, rocker arms, shock absorbers and gearbox actuators.

Stock Availability:

We offer stock availability in flat bars, round bars and square bars. We also supply the alloy in forged blocks.

About SHP:

Smiths High Performance is a leading stockholder and supplier of high-performance engineering materials. We are material supply chain partners supporting high-technology motorsport market sectors, including Formula 1 and MotoGP.