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Taber Extrusions Releases White Paper on 5000 Series Aluminum Extrusions

"The white paper is meant as an education tool for marine and military applications," says Bill Wetmore, president, Taber Extrusions. "The unique attributes of the 5000 Series aluminum extrusions, including its American production, have gained the attention and approval of the U.S. military, allowing us to be the supplier of some of the military's premier programs for nearly 40 years. In this white paper, we delve into the specifics of the 5000 series aluminum extrusions and explain why it is has become such a valuable component to the U.S. military."

The use of 5000 series alloy extrusions in marine and military vehicle applications offers multiple advantages over the more common 6000 series soft alloys and continues to be the materials of choice for both naval marine and military vehicle applications. When compared to 6000 series alloys, Taber Extrusions' 5000 series exhibits superior ductility, formability and corrosion resistance with mechanical properties approaching those of 6000 series alloys in T6 tempers. In addition, the 5000 series loses far less strength when subjected to the heat associated with traditional welding processes, minimizing the "weak link" that is often associated with welding.

Taber Extrusions is considered the industry leader for specialty products, including 5000 series extrusions for use in many major military programs. To read the white paper in its entirety, click here: http://tinyurl.com/TaberExtrusionsWhitePaper.

About Taber Extrusions LLC

In 1973 Taber Extrusions LLC (www.TaberExtrusions.com) pioneered the extrusion of large, heavy and wide complex shapes to differentiate itself in the aluminum extrusion industry. Today, Taber Extrusion continues its tradition of breaking boundaries as an extrusion leader in the production of a range of quality aluminum extrusions sizes and shapes. The company offers extrusions in 2000, 5000, 6000 and 7000 alloy series. Since its inception, the brand name Taber Extrusions has been synonymous with innovation, service and quality. All extrusions are engineered, manufactured and tested in the United States. Taber Extrusions maintains its headquarters at the Russellville, Ark. facility, with a regional sales office also at its Gulfport, Miss. facility.

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