What is BS EN 2633-Aerospace series: Aluminium alloy extruded bars and sections about?
BS EN 2633 is a metallic material standard that serves technical specifications for the Aerospace series: Aluminium alloy extruded bars and sections, ensuring structural integrity and corrosion resistance in aerospace applications.
BS EN 2633 specifies the requirements relating to Aluminium alloy AL-P2024-AlCu4Mg1-T3511 bars and sections in the extruded form for aerospace applications.
BS EN 2633 sets a limit dimension range of 1.2 mm ≤ De ≤ 160 mm and peripheral coarse grain control for aerospace applications.
Who is BS EN 2633-Aerospace series: Aluminium alloy extruded bars and sections for?
BS EN 2633 on Aerospace series: Aluminium alloy extruded bars and sections applies to:
- Suppliers of aluminium alloys to aerospace component manufacturers
- Manufacturers of aluminium alloy bars and sections
- Dealers and importers of aluminium alloy bars and sections
- Testing houses and labs in the aerospace industry
- Inspection services in the aerospace industry
Why should you use BS EN 2633-Aerospace series: Aluminium alloy extruded bars and sections?
Aluminium is lighter than steel which increases load capacity and cost efficiency in aircraft. Aluminium also has properties such as strength, corrosion resistance and high tensile strength. It has a variety of applications in the aerospace industry due to its properties, availability and ease of production.
BS EN 2633 provides users guidance on chemical composition, method of melting, form, method of production, limit dimension and technical specifications allowing you to ensure corrosion resistance and heat resistance in aircraft applications.
BS EN 2633 provides users guidance on delivery condition, heat treatment, delivery condition code, use condition and heat treatment that facilitates transportation condition, storage, and usability for aluminium alloy bars and sections.
The adoption of BS EN 2633 allows users to develop and assess Aluminium alloy AL-P2024-AlCu4Mg1-T3511 bars and sections that ensure mechanical strength and longevity in aerospace applications.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 2633:2015 supersedes BS EN 2633:1994, which is now withdrawn.