Real-world examples of how different characteristics
have been combined in clad metals to meet a wide range of engineering and
design goals.
For examples of how clad metal is currently being
used, just click on an application, characteristic or metal combination that
interests you.
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CopperPlus™
architectural metal |
Appearance, strength,
light weight, corrosion
resistance, formability |
Copper/Stainless Steel/Copper |
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Vehicle bumpers |
Appearance, corrosion resistance, light weight,
recyclable |
Stainless Steel/Aluminum |
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Cookware |
Thermal conductivity, light weight, durability,
magnetic permeability |
Stainless Steel/Aluminum |
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Coinage |
Density, appearance, resource conservation |
Cupronickel/Copper/Cupronickel |
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Cable/wire shielding |
Mechanical strength, conductivity, lightning
protection, corrosion resistance |
Copper/Stainless
Steel/Copper |
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Transition materials |
Joinability, corrosion resistance, weight
reduction, strength |
Steel/Aluminum |
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Thermal controls and protectors |
Thermal expansion and contraction, reliability |
Iron Nickel
Chrome
(Alloy B)/Invar |
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Automotive transmission fluid controls |
Thermal flexivity and corrosion resistance |
Truflex® P675R
Thermostat Metal |
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Heat exchangers |
Durability, joinability, corrosion resistance |
Copper/Stainless Steel |
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Catalytic converters |
Diffusion alloying, improved processing and
alloy performance |
Steel/Aluminum |
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Aircraft engine exhaust systems |
In situ alloying, joinability, improved process
efficiency |
Titanium/Copper/Nickel |
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EMI and RFI shielding |
Electrical conductivity, magnetic permeability,
weight reduction, ease of application |
Copper/Permalloy/Copper |
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Button cell batteries |
Chemical compatibility, electrical properties,
appearance, formability |
Nickel/Stainless Steel/Copper,
Nickel/Stainless Steel/Nickel |
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Fuel cells |
Electrical properties, strength, and high
temperature corrosion resistance |
Various Clad Metals |
