Dispal

DISPAL^® has properties comparable to those of steel but at only a third of its weight. It has a thermal expansion rate comparable with steel and a resistance to wear on the same level as cast iron alloys.

Sustainable high-performance aluminium materials

Aluminium is often referred to as the “green” metal thanks to its properties that support sustainable development. It is lightweight, strong, corrosion resistant, durable, versatile and impermeable – and also highly recyclable.

DISPAL® product range

DISPAL^® is a range of hyper-eutectoid AISi alloys produced by powder metallurgy. They have a dimensional stability comparable with steel and a wear resistance on the same level as cast iron alloys.

The DISPAL^® portfolio

The spray-formed aluminium materials of the DISPAL® portfolio contains a high amount of Si (from 17% up to 35%). Our standard portfolio has six DISPAL® alloys that deliver outstanding results. For more detailed information on the materials, including data sheets, please click in the "Download” links.

Customized alloys?
- Our innovative product developers have created numerous specialized alloys and the possibilities are endless. We are here to help you.

DISPAL^® S220, and DISPAL^® S260, are qualified for Additive Manufacturing by Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) to create fully dense metal parts with short lead times.

• Printing of DISPAL^® AM materials is done through a network of qualified partners.
• We support in the material engineering of your AM DISPAL^® application.
• We provide lab services and powder material analysis based on your needs.

The process usually consist of a free initial assessment from a team of experts in GPM. We will collect all the necessary information to compile a case for you to draft the best action plan and connect you to the right partner depending on your geographical location and your product needs, being prototyping or serial production.

A remarkable combination of properties and benefits…

+ ...high tensile strength (Rp0.2 up to 400 MPa)
+ ...high stiffness (Young’s modulus up to 100 GPa)
+ ...low weight (density from 2.54 g/cm3)
+ ...high temperature strength at working temperature up to 300°C
+ ...high fatigue strength of 250 MPa at RT (rotating fatigue 5x107)
+ ...good wear resistance (Hard Coat not necessary)
+ ... low coefficient of thermal expansion (down to 14x10-6/K
+ ...good thermal conductivity up to 150 W/m/K
+ ...good machinability

Applications and industries

Linear technology
High precision at high acceleration due to:
   • High stiffness and low weight
   • Controlled thermal expansion

Metrology and optics
Optical components such as housings, with high accuracy:
   • Controlled thermal expansion
   • High thermal conductivity

Aerospace
Lightweight precision part in wide a temperature range:
   • High stiffness and low weight
   • High thermal conductivity

Automotive
Transmission parts with:
   • High strength and low CTE
   • Good machinability and wear resistance