Rail and Ship Manufacturing
On railroads and waterways alike, manufacturers of both passenger and freight vehicles have turned to aluminum for its unique combination of characteristics, including:
- Stability
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Weather and corrosion resistance
- Excellent workability
Novelis provides premium aluminum sheeting and specialized products for use in rail and ship manufacturing, including:
- Pre-treated and plain sheet for vehicle structures
- Plain, heat-treated or painted slit strips and coils
- Large-formatted sheets
- Specially treated surfaces
- Foil for insulation
- Lacquered coils
Aluminum in Ship Construction
Aluminum makes an excellent outer skin on the hulls of ships and boats because it resists corrosion and provides an effective barrier against water. Its high strength makes it useful in the superstructure of many vessels as well. And aluminum claddings of the interiors of large shipping vessels, as well as cruise ships, create good ambiance and are easy to clean.
You'll find aluminum used in:
- Speed boats
- Fast ferries
- Passenger-carrying catamarans
- Large shipping vessels
- Cruise ships
Aluminum in Rail Transportation
Because of its lightweight strength, aluminum is used in railroad manufacturing to reduce vehicle weight, improve fuel efficiency and enable higher payloads. You'll find it in body panels, internal fittings and structural components as well.
Shipping Containers and Cabs
Aluminum has also proven to be an effective material for the construction of storage containers and cargo holds, including insulated holds. Novelis has created specialized aluminum products to serve as the linings of these containers that are:
- Corrosion-resistant, so they will not react with foodstuffs and other organic cargo contents
- Non-abrasive, so they won't damage the cargo
- Easy to clean after every cargo is unloaded
- Coated on the reverse side for optimal bonding with the structure or the insulating foam
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