Triplate® is a composition of three layers: steel, pure aluminium and sea water corrosion resistant aluminium.
These three layers are homogeneously bonded together in a vacuum environment, with the aid of explosives (explosion cladded, welded or plated).
| Base material: | Steel | - LRA Shipplate Gr.A | or St 52-3N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate layer: | Pure aluminium | - Al 99,5 | (Alloy 1050A) |
| Surface layer: | Corrosion resistant al. | - AlMg4,5Mn | (Alloy 5083) |