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Magnesium Alloys

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A versatile range of alloys which are light and yet strong
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We are a leading magnesium supplier with high quality products including SHP MAG 400 Ultimate
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SHP MAG 400 Ultimate

Used effectively in temperatures up to 300°C (572°F), SHP MAG 400 Ultimate is a magnesium-based alloy containing alloying elements of Gadolinium, Yttrium, Zinc and Zirconium. Apart from the material’s weight-reducing capabilities, MAG 400 is a high strength alloy offering good mechanical properties with excellent corrosion resistance.

Explore the design possibilities

Racing car and racing bike designers are continually looking for a competitive edge. Magnesium offers outstanding material characteristics to get you at the front of the grid. It is 36% lighter per volume than aluminium and has the highest strength to weight ratio of all structural materials. With good castability and high specific strength, SHP MAG 400 Ultimate is a magnesium alloy product that gives you design options to boost overall performance.

Motorsport Applications

SHP MAG 400 Ultimate is suitable for applications including:

  • Racing car and sports car chassis
  • Racing car hydraulics
  • Drive trains
  • Transmission systems
  • Automotive components
  • Racing bike chassis

Key Benefits

Benefits of using this alloy include:

  • High strength
  • Good corrosion resistance
  • Good mechanical properties
  • The lightest alloying element available today
  • Excellent performance under high temperatures and demanding operating stresses
  • Available in round, flat and square bar, tube, plate and forgings

About Smiths HP

We are a leading stockholder and supplier of high-performance engineering materials to the motorsport sector. We are supply partners in a range of specialist motorsport markets including Formula 1, Formula E, NASCAR, MOTO GP, WEC & WRC.