Aircraft & Aerospace Industry Metal Suppliers in India
The aircraft and aerospace industries require high-performance metals and specialty alloys that offer exceptional strength, lightweight characteristics, corrosion resistance, fatigue resistance and high-temperature performance. These materials play a vital role in manufacturing commercial aircraft, military aircraft, helicopters, spacecraft, jet engines, landing gear, structural assemblies and aviation equipment.
OZAIRTRADELINK is engaged in the supply of a wide range of industrial metals, specialty alloys and aerospace materials, including aluminium alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steel, nickel alloys, Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, alloy steel, copper alloys and other engineering materials.
We cater to diverse material requirements for aircraft structures, engine components, aerospace equipment, precision-machined parts and industrial aviation applications.
Our material range includes different grades, specifications and product forms, subject to availability and applicable material certification requirements.
Aluminium Alloys for Aircraft & Aerospace Industries
They are extensively used in aircraft fuselage structures, wing panels, bulkheads, aircraft skins, structural frames, brackets, aircraft fittings and precision-machined components.
Aerospace Aluminium Grades and Applications
| Aluminium grade | Temper / condition | Typical aerospace applications |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | T6, T651 | High-strength structural components, machined fittings |
| 2024 | T3, T4, T351, T6 | Aircraft skins, fuselage and wing structures |
| 2124 | T851 | High-strength aircraft structural plates |
| 2219 | T6, T851 | Aircraft structures, welded aerospace tanks |
| 2618 | T6 | Engine components and high-temperature applications |
| 6061 | T6, T651 | Brackets, fittings, supports and structural components |
| 7050 | T7451, T7651 | Aircraft structural plates and heavy sections |
| 7075 | T6, T651, T7351 | Aircraft fittings, wing structures and high-strength components |
| 7150 | T7751 | High-strength aircraft structural applications |
| 7175 | T74 | Aircraft structural forgings |
| 7475 | T7351 | Fatigue-critical aircraft structural components |
| 5052 | H32, H34 | Selected aircraft interior, sheet-metal and equipment applications |
| 5083 | H111, H116 | Selected aerospace equipment and structural applications |
Titanium Alloys for Aircraft & Aerospace Industries
Titanium and its alloys are important aerospace materials because of their excellent strength-to-weight ratio, high corrosion resistance, fatigue performance and ability to withstand demanding operating environments.
Titanium is widely used in aircraft structural assemblies, landing gear components, engine parts, compressor blades, fasteners, hydraulic systems and aerospace equipment.
Aerospace Titanium Grades and Applications
| Titanium grade | Material designation | Typical applications |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Commercially Pure Titanium | Corrosion-resistant aerospace equipment |
| Grade 2 | Commercially Pure Titanium | Selected aircraft equipment and components |
| Grade 3 | Commercially Pure Titanium | High-strength corrosion-resistant components |
| Grade 4 | Commercially Pure Titanium | High-strength titanium applications |
| Grade 5 | Ti-6Al-4V | Aircraft structures, engine components and landing gear |
| Grade 9 | Ti-3Al-2.5V | Aircraft hydraulic tubing and aerospace tubes |
| Grade 23 | Ti-6Al-4V ELI | Critical aerospace and specialised components |
| Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn | Ti-662 | High-strength aerospace structural components |
| Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo | Ti-6242 | Aircraft engine and elevated-temperature components |
| Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo | Ti-6246 | High-strength aerospace applications |
| Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al | Ti-10-2-3 | Landing gear and heavy structural components |
| Ti-5Al-5V-5Mo-3Cr | Ti-5553 | High-strength aerospace forgings |
| Ti-15V-3Cr-3Sn-3Al | Beta Titanium | Aircraft sheet and structural applications |
Common aerospace titanium specifications: AMS 4902, AMS 4911, AMS 4928, AMS 4930, AMS 4943, AMS 4975 and AMS 6931, depending on grade and product form.
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Titanium sheets and plates
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Titanium round bars
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Titanium billets and blocks
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Titanium tubes and pipes
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Titanium flat and square bars
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Titanium fasteners and fittings
Stainless Steel for Aircraft & Aerospace Industries
Stainless steel is used in aircraft and aerospace manufacturing where high tensile strength, corrosion resistance, heat resistance and dimensional stability are required.
It is commonly used in aircraft fasteners, landing gear components, engine parts, hydraulic systems, exhaust assemblies, structural fittings, shafts and precision-engineered components.
Aerospace Stainless Steel Grades and Applications
| Stainless steel grade | Material type | Typical aerospace applications |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | Austenitic Stainless Steel | Aircraft springs, clips and formed components |
| 302 | Austenitic Stainless Steel | Springs and precision components |
| 303 | Free-Machining Stainless Steel | Precision-machined aircraft fittings |
| 304 | Austenitic Stainless Steel | Aircraft equipment and general components |
| 304L | Low Carbon Stainless Steel | Welded assemblies and aerospace equipment |
| 316 | Austenitic Stainless Steel | Corrosion-resistant aircraft components |
| 316L | Low Carbon Stainless Steel | Hydraulic and fluid-handling components |
| 321 | Titanium Stabilised Stainless Steel | Aircraft engine and exhaust components |
| 347 | Niobium Stabilised Stainless Steel | High-temperature welded assemblies |
| 410 | Martensitic Stainless Steel | Shafts, valves and mechanical components |
| 416 | Free-Machining Stainless Steel | Precision-machined parts |
| 420 | Martensitic Stainless Steel | Wear-resistant components |
| 440C | High Carbon Stainless Steel | Bearings and specialised components |
| 15-5 PH | Precipitation Hardening | Aircraft structural fittings and high-strength components |
| 17-4 PH | Precipitation Hardening | Landing gear fittings, shafts and aerospace fasteners |
| 17-7 PH | Precipitation Hardening | Springs, clips and high-strength components |
| 13-8 Mo | Precipitation Hardening | Aircraft structural and high-strength components |
| A-286 | Heat-Resistant Iron-Nickel Alloy | Engine fasteners, turbine and high-temperature components |
| Custom 465 | Precipitation Hardening | High-strength aerospace components |
Common aerospace specifications: AMS 5643 (17-4 PH), AMS 5659 (15-5 PH) and other applicable AMS specifications according to grade, condition and product form.
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Stainless steel sheets and plates
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Stainless steel round bars
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Stainless steel square and hex bars
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Stainless steel wires and strips
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Stainless steel pipes and tubes
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Stainless steel fasteners and fittings
Nickel Alloys for Aircraft & Aerospace Industries
Nickel-based alloys are essential materials for aircraft engines, gas turbines and other aerospace components exposed to extreme temperatures, mechanical stresses, oxidation and demanding operating environments.
These alloys provide excellent high-temperature strength, oxidation resistance, creep resistance and corrosion resistance.
They are extensively used in turbine discs, combustion chambers, exhaust systems, engine casings, fasteners, shafts and aerospace power-generation equipment.
Aerospace Nickel Alloy Grades and Applications
| Nickel alloy grade | UNS designation | Typical aerospace applications |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel 200 | N02200 | Selected equipment and corrosion-resistant components |
| Nickel 201 | N02201 | Low-carbon nickel components |
| Monel 400 | N04400 | Selected aircraft fluid systems and corrosion-resistant components |
| Monel K-500 | N05500 | High-strength shafts, fasteners and specialised components |
| Inconel 600 | N06600 | Heat-resistant components and selected engine equipment |
| Inconel 601 | N06601 | Oxidation-resistant high-temperature components |
| Inconel 625 | N06625 | Exhaust systems, engine components and high-temperature equipment |
| Inconel 718 | N07718 | Turbine discs, engine shafts, fasteners and structural components |
| Inconel X-750 | N07750 | Springs, turbine components and high-temperature fasteners |
| Inconel 725 | N07725 | High-strength corrosion-resistant components |
| Inconel 706 | N09706 | Gas turbine and high-temperature applications |
| Waspaloy | N07001 | Gas turbine discs, shafts and engine components |
| Hastelloy X | N06002 | Combustion chambers, exhaust systems and furnace components |
| Hastelloy C-276 | N10276 | Specialised corrosion-resistant aerospace equipment |
| Alloy 80A | N07080 | High-temperature turbine components |
| Alloy 263 | N07263 | Aerospace engine and high-temperature components |
| Haynes 188 | R30188 | Combustion chambers and gas turbine components |
| Haynes 230 | N06230 | High-temperature aerospace engine applications |
Common aerospace nickel alloy specifications:
| Alloy | Representative AMS specifications |
|---|---|
| Inconel 625 | AMS 5599, AMS 5666 |
| Inconel 718 | AMS 5596, AMS 5662, AMS 5663 |
| Inconel X-750 | AMS 5542, AMS 5667, depending on form |
| Waspaloy | AMS 5704, AMS 5706, AMS 5708, depending on form |
| Hastelloy X | AMS 5536, AMS 5754 |
Alloy Steel for Aircraft & Aerospace Industries
High-strength alloy steels are used in aerospace manufacturing for components requiring exceptional tensile strength, toughness, fatigue resistance, impact resistance and wear resistance.
These materials are commonly used in aircraft landing gear, engine shafts, structural fasteners, transmission components, actuators, gears, high-strength bolts and precision-machined parts.
Aerospace Alloy Steel Grades and Applications
| Alloy steel grade | Material type | Typical aerospace applications |
|---|---|---|
| 4130 | Chromium-Molybdenum Steel | Aircraft structural tubing, frames and fittings |
| 4140 | Chromium-Molybdenum Steel | Shafts, fittings and mechanical components |
| 4340 | Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Steel | Landing gear, shafts and high-strength parts |
| 300M | Modified 4340 Steel | Aircraft landing gear and high-strength structural components |
| 4330M | Modified Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Steel | Aircraft structural and landing gear applications |
| 9310 | Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Steel | Gears and transmission components |
| 8620 | Case-Hardening Alloy Steel | Gears and mechanical components |
| 8740 | Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Steel | Aircraft-quality fasteners and components |
| 6150 | Chromium-Vanadium Steel | Springs and mechanical components |
| 52100 | High Carbon Chromium Bearing Steel | Precision bearings and rolling components |
| 15CDV6 | Chromium-Molybdenum-Vanadium Steel | Aerospace structural tubing and components |
| 300 Maraging Steel | Maraging Steel | High-strength aerospace structures and tooling |
| 250 Maraging Steel | Maraging Steel | High-strength structural and specialised components |
| 350 Maraging Steel | Maraging Steel | Specialised high-strength aerospace applications |
| Aermet 100 | Ultra-High-Strength Steel | Landing gear and highly stressed components |
| D6AC | High-Strength Alloy Steel | Aircraft structural and high-stress components |
Copper Alloys for Aircraft & Aerospace Industries
Copper and its alloys are used in aircraft electrical systems, electrical connectors, bearings, bushings, heat exchangers, precision fittings and specialised mechanical components.
Their electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, machinability and wear characteristics make them valuable for selected aircraft applications.
Aerospace Copper Alloy Grades and Applications
| Copper alloy grade | Material type | Typical aerospace applications |
|---|---|---|
| C10100 | Oxygen-Free Copper | Electrical and electronic components |
| C11000 | Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper | Electrical connectors and busbars |
| C17200 | Beryllium Copper | Electrical contacts, springs and precision connectors |
| C17500 | Beryllium Copper | Electrical and mechanical components |
| C18200 | Chromium Copper | Resistance welding and electrical components |
| C51000 | Phosphor Bronze | Springs, contacts and precision components |
| C52100 | Phosphor Bronze | Electrical contacts and spring components |
| C63000 | Nickel Aluminium Bronze | Bearings, bushings and specialised fittings |
| C63200 | Nickel Aluminium Bronze | High-strength corrosion-resistant components |
| C70600 | 90/10 Copper Nickel | Heat exchangers and fluid systems |
| C71500 | 70/30 Copper Nickel | Heat exchangers and corrosion-resistant equipment |
| C95400 | Aluminium Bronze | Bushings, bearings and mechanical components |
| C95500 | Aluminium Bronze | High-strength wear-resistant components |
Brass Grades and Applications
| Brass grade | Material type | Typical aerospace applications |
|---|---|---|
| C26000 | Cartridge Brass | Electrical connectors and formed components |
| C27000 | Yellow Brass | Precision fittings and components |
| C28000 | Muntz Metal | Specialised fittings and fabricated components |
| C36000 | Free-Cutting Brass | Precision-machined connectors and fittings |
| C46400 | Naval Brass | Corrosion-resistant fittings and selected fluid-system components |
Cobalt-Based Alloys for Aircraft & Aerospace Industries
Aerospace Cobalt Alloy Grades and Applications
| Cobalt alloy grade | Material type | Typical aerospace applications |
|---|---|---|
| Haynes 25 / L-605 | Cobalt-Chromium-Tungsten-Nickel | Gas turbine components and high-temperature parts |
| Haynes 188 | Cobalt-Based Superalloy | Combustion chambers and turbine components |
| Stellite 6 | Cobalt-Chromium Alloy | Wear-resistant components and protective surfaces |
| Stellite 12 | Cobalt-Chromium Alloy | High-temperature wear-resistant parts |
| MP35N | Nickel-Cobalt Alloy | High-strength fasteners and specialised components |
Magnesium Alloys for Aircraft & Aerospace Industries
Magnesium Alloy Grades and Applications
| Magnesium grade | Alloy designation | Typical applications |
|---|---|---|
| AZ31B | Mg-Al-Zn | Aircraft interior and lightweight structural components |
| AZ61A | Mg-Al-Zn | Specialised structural and machined components |
| AZ80A | Mg-Al-Zn | High-strength lightweight components |
| ZK60A | Mg-Zn-Zr | High-strength aerospace components |
| WE43 | Mg-Y-RE-Zr | Specialised aerospace and high-performance applications |
Magnesium alloys require appropriate fire-risk controls during machining, handling and processing.
Other Specialty Metals Used in Aerospace Industries
In addition to conventional aerospace metals, several specialty materials are used in specialised aircraft systems, precision engineering, electrical equipment, thermal management and high-performance applications.
| Metal / alloy | Common grades | Typical aerospace applications |
|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum | Mo, TZM | High-temperature components and specialised equipment |
| Tungsten | W, W-Ni-Cu | Counterweights, balance weights and specialised applications |
| Tantalum | Ta, Ta-2.5W | Specialised corrosion-resistant components |
| Zirconium | Grade 702, Grade 705 | Specialised corrosion-resistant equipment |
| Niobium | Nb, C-103 | High-temperature aerospace and propulsion applications |
| Invar | Invar 36 | Precision instruments and dimensional stability applications |
| Kovar | Kovar 29 | Hermetic electrical and electronic assemblies |
| Beryllium Copper | C17200, C17500 | Electrical connectors, springs and precision components |
Aircraft & Aerospace Metal Applications – Component-Wise Table
The following table explains which metals are commonly selected for different aircraft and aerospace components.
| Aircraft / aerospace component | Commonly used metals and alloys |
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| Aircraft fuselage | Aluminium 2024, 7075, 7050, Titanium Grade 5 |
| Aircraft wings | Aluminium 2024, 7075, 7050, Titanium Grade 5 |
| Aircraft skin panels | Aluminium 2024-T3, 2524 |
| Aircraft frames and bulkheads | Aluminium 2024, 7050, Titanium Grade 5 |
| Landing gear | 300M, 4340, 15-5PH, 17-4PH, Titanium alloys |
| Aircraft engine components | Inconel 718, Inconel 625, Waspaloy, A-286 |
| Turbine blades and discs | Waspaloy, Inconel 718, selected cobalt superalloys |
| Combustion chambers | Hastelloy X, Inconel 625, Haynes 188 |
| Exhaust systems | Inconel 625, Inconel 718, Stainless Steel 321 |
| Aircraft hydraulic systems | Titanium Grade 9, Stainless Steel 316L |
| Aircraft fasteners | Titanium Grade 5, 17-4PH, 15-5PH, A-286 |
| Aircraft structural brackets | Aluminium 6061, 7075, 2024 |
| Aircraft electrical connectors | Copper, Brass, Beryllium Copper |
| Aircraft bearings | 52100, 440C, M50 |
| Aircraft springs | 17-7PH, 301, Inconel X-750 |
| Aircraft heat exchangers | Aluminium alloys, Copper-Nickel, Stainless Steel |
| Aircraft interior components | Aluminium 5052, 6061, selected magnesium alloys |
| Precision instruments | Invar 36, Kovar, Copper alloys |
| Aerospace propulsion systems | Titanium, Inconel, Cobalt alloys, Nickel superalloys |
Aerospace Material Standards and Certifications
Aerospace applications demand strict material specifications, quality control and traceability. Material selection must be based on the applicable engineering drawing, OEM requirements, product form, heat treatment, mechanical properties and chemical composition.
Common aerospace specification systems include:
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AMS – Aerospace Material Specifications
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ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials
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ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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MIL – Military Specifications
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EN – European Standards
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ISO – International Organization for Standardization
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OEM-specific material specifications
Important documentation for aerospace materials:
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Mill Test Certificate (MTC).
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Chemical composition report.
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Mechanical test certificate.
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Heat treatment details.
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Material traceability and heat number.
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Ultrasonic testing report, where specified.
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Dimensional inspection report.
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Applicable AMS / ASTM specification compliance.
Not every commercial grade is automatically approved for aircraft use. Aerospace qualification must be verified against the exact specification and applicable OEM or customer requirements.
Why Choose OZAIRTRADELINK for Aerospace Metals?
OZAIRTRADELINK is focused on supplying a comprehensive range of industrial metals and specialty alloys for demanding engineering and manufacturing applications.
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Wide range of aerospace and specialty metals.
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Aluminium, titanium and nickel alloy materials.
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Stainless steel and precipitation-hardening grades.
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High-performance Inconel, Monel and Hastelloy alloys.
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Multiple metal product forms and dimensions.
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Domestic and international sourcing capabilities.
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Material certification and traceability as per order requirements.
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Support for customised material requirements.
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Assistance with laser cutting and waterjet cutting through our group company.
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Shearing, anodizing and powder coating services through our group company.
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Supply support for small and large industrial requirements.
Industries We Serve
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Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing
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Military Aircraft Manufacturing
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Aerospace Engineering
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Aircraft Maintenance and Repair (MRO)
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Aircraft Component Manufacturing
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Helicopter Manufacturing
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Jet Engine Manufacturing
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Aviation Equipment Manufacturing
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Spacecraft and Satellite Manufacturing
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Defence and Aerospace Engineering
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Aircraft Structural Engineering
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Aerospace Precision Machining
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Aviation Research and Development




