With the increasing environmental awareness of automobile manufacturers and consumers, automobiles are developing in the direction of lightweighting. When the weight of the car is reduced by 10%, the fuel efficiency of the car can be improved by about 8%. There are traces of the use of alloy aluminum plate materials for automobile fuel tanks. The fuel tank is a container for storing fuel. The material of the aluminum alloy fuel tank is mostly 5052 aluminum plate, which is suitable for making corrosive containers and does not pollute the fuel. It is very suitable for use as a fuel tank for automobiles.
Aluminum alloy fuel tanks not only meet the requirements in terms of strength but also have great advantages in corrosion resistance compared to iron and other new materials. It has become the first choice for large buses and heavy trucks that consume a lot of fuel and have high fuel quality requirements. Aluminum plates for fuel tanks have accounted for more than 80% of heavy trucks, buses and multi-purpose vehicles, and are currently booming and occupying the fuel tank market. It is also a leading development direction in fuel tank accessories.
The corrosion resistance, impact resistance, service life, and recycling value of 5052 aluminum plates used in fuel tanks are far superior to those of carbon steel and plastic. 5052 aluminum plate is a medium-high strength alloy with the characteristics of high strength, high formability, high corrosion resistance, high surface treatment and good welding performance. Therefore, 5052 alloy aluminum plates are widely used in automobile fuel tanks.
Why are aluminum alloy fuel tanks more popular?
1. Anti-corrosion and less likely to produce impurities
The oil quality in some areas is relatively poor, and diesel may be mixed with water and other impurities. During long-term use of iron fuel tanks, the moisture in diesel will slowly corrode the fuel tank and produce a large amount of rust. These impurities will seriously affect the diesel fuel system. . The aluminum alloy fuel tank itself has good corrosion resistance and can be rust-free for many years if used properly. It is undoubtedly the first choice for mixer trucks with large fuel consumption and high fuel quality requirements. Aluminum alloy fuel tanks now account for 80% of the mixer truck fuel tank market. above.
2. Light weight, in line with vehicle lightweight requirements
With the introduction of policies, many car companies are gradually developing in the direction of lightweighting while ensuring body strength and safety performance. Compared with iron, aluminum alloy materials are lighter in weight. Many vehicle parts are beginning to use aluminum alloy materials, such as aluminum alloy wheels, aluminum alloy gas tanks, etc. Aluminum alloy fuel tanks will be widely used in mixer trucks.
3. Beautiful appearance, better aluminum alloy material
The appearance of the aluminum alloy fuel tank does not require spray painting. The silver appearance is simple and beautiful, which not only simplifies the production process of spraying, but also makes the shiny silver appearance easier for users to accept. Compared with iron materials, aluminum alloy materials have better extensibility and are less likely to break during collision.
