Columbus Airplane

The alloy selected by Columbus

•	Al-Zn-Mg T6 treated: excellent TIG weldability. High corrosion resistance. Mechanical Characteristics: Rm = 420 MPa Rs = 380 N/mm2 Ap5 = 10%. Suggested welding rod: 5836-5180-5183-5556 alloys.

The characteristics of the Airplane tubes

•	Lightness
•	Excellent workability and weldability.
•	The heat treatment is strictly recommended, 4/5 days after welding: artificial ageing 6h at 90°C, then 4h at 150°C.

Reasons to choose Airplane
Athlete: Airplane offers extreme lightness together with high resistance and stiffness, allowing to manufacture frames intended for competitions where extreme performance is required.