Aluminium Alloy Cartridge Case

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Yantra India Limited (YIL)
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YIL
Product Description

An aluminum alloy cartridge case is a lightweight and cost-effective alternative to traditional brass cases, primarily used for handgun ammunition and some larger military ordnance. While it is not typically reloadable, its unique properties make it a viable option for high-volume, recreational shooting and specific military applications.

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Aluminium is significantly lighter than brass, which reduces the overall weight of the ammunition. This is a primary benefit for reducing the burden on soldiers carrying large quantities of ammunition.
As a less expensive material than brass, aluminum helps keep the price of ammunition down, making it a more economical option for high-volume shooters.
Aluminum is a softer, less-durable metal than brass. After firing, the case expands and fatigues easily, so it cannot be reliably reshaped and reloaded like brass can.
Because it is softer than steel, aluminum causes less wear and tear on the firearm's extractor and other mechanisms, which can be a consideration for firearm longevity.
Aluminium has good natural resistance to corrosion, though it may not be as robust in this area as brass.
The production of aluminum alloy cases can involve specific thermo-mechanical treatments to create a differential hardness.
This process makes the case head harder to withstand the high pressures of firing, while the case walls remain softer and more ductile.
Product Specification
Basic Information
End Use - Ammunition Cartg. Cases
Material - Aluminium Alloy
Dimension - Dia. 20mm to 75mm
End User - Indian Armed Forces
Shri Gurudatt Ray, CMD
Contact : yil[dot]hq[at]yantraindia[dot]co[dot]in , 0712-2391090
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