Space Metals

We supply space-grade titanium, aluminium and nickel alloys for space programs worldwide.

Space Metals To Order

Space exploration requires strong materials that can maintain shape and structure under high aerodynamic pressures and heat during lift-off and when in contact with rocket fuel and superheated exhaust gases. They must also be able to withstand the intense cold of space and have good dimensional stability through rapid temperature changes to ensure functionality in all phases of the operation.

All Metal Services have over 50 years of experience supplying raw and processed metals to space, defence and aerospace industries, with sheet, plate, bar and tube cut and finished to order. Working to tight tolerances, we ensure every component and product is prepared to the customer’s exact requirements so that they arrive at your facility ready to use.

A Range of Space Alloys And Materials For Space Construction

All Metal Services stock titanium, aluminium and steel alloys, among other metals for use in the manufacture of spacecraft and satellites.

Other Metals

Titanium Stockists

Relatively lightweight and high strength, titanium and its alloys are excellent materials for spacecraft structures and attaching high loads to satellites. Titanium alloys can have low thermal expansion coefficients, meaning they won’t warp, expand or shrink at extreme temperatures. High corrosion resistance also makes titanium excellent for craft designed to land in salt water.

Tube Extrusion Cutting at All Metal Services

We supply titanium sheet, plate, bar and tube in the following grades:

Grade 2 99.6%
Grade 4 99.6%
Grade 5 6A1-4V

View our full titanium range.

Aluminium and Alloys:

Propellant tanks are the site of much of a rocket or spacecraft’s mass and may be load-bearing. Aluminium alloys such as 2024 aluminium contain copper and can be heat-treated to support high mechanical loads at extremely low temperatures. 2024A Clad has a high strength-to-weight ratio and exceptional corrosion resistance, making it suitable for space applications.

We supply tempered aluminium alloy 2024 to the following specifications:

AMS QQ-A-250/4
AMS QQ-A-250/5
AIR 9048.100/.110/.120/.130/.140
3.1354 / 3.1364
L109/110

We also supply aluminium alloys 3003, 7050, 7475, 2014A, 6061 and more.

View our full aluminium product specifications for:

Steel Alloys

While stainless steel alloys are more dense than aluminium, their tensile strength and high melting point make them valuable in space and aerospace applications.

AMS supply the space industry with stainless steel alloys such as:

AMS 5659/5862 / 15-5
AMS 5643/5604 / 17-4
AMS 5528 / 17-7
AMS 5525 / A-286

We also have a ready supply of stainless steel locking wire, carbon spring steel, magnetic aircraft material and soft iron.
View our full stainless steel product list for:

Metals for satellites and the space industry

Quality

Certified Quality

We hold and provide certifications and paperwork for all of our stock to a high standard. Our space metals and materials are:

fully traceable back to the manufacturing mill
identified and certified in accordance with specifications

We perform in-house hardness and conductivity testing at selected sites where required.

Our sites worldwide are approved to standards ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120. Selected sites hold extra approval of AS9100.

Experience

Space Industry Supplier Experience

Much of our business supplies space, aerospace and defence industry customers with the metals required for precise, high-performance technology.

As we work with both state and private contracts, our team members are trained to apply HMRC export licensing requirements where required. We also train staff to recognise embargoed nations and potentially counterfeit materials.

All required licenses for the export of our standard products are currently held and up to date. Where bespoke metal products are ordered for export, we are equipped with the knowledge and experience to apply for licenses short term.

A Single Supplier For All Metal Services

With our ready supply of required space metals, alloys and materials and our precision machining capabilities, AMS is equipped to meet the needs of space manufacturing and construction worldwide, from structural aluminium cladding to precision-made titanium components.

Our facilities are equipped for the following services:

CNC Machining: Drilling / Tapping / Counter-boring / Surface Machining
Plate cutting up to 250mm thickness
Cut to size sheet
Bar Cutting up to 400mm dia
Waterjet Cutting up to 200mm thick to any shape
Tube cutting
And more

To discuss our capabilities, make an enquiry or place an order, you can contact AMS Head Office on +44167 543 0307 or find the number for your closest AMS office location.