SHOCKWAVE METALWORKING TECHNOLOGIES
High-performance vacuum explosion welded clad plates and transition joints About usContact usVacuum Explosion Welding
Founded in 1962, Shockwave introduced vacuum explosion welding in 1985. Since then, Shockwave has perfected the art of joining dissimilar metals inside state-of-the-art vacuum chambers. With three of them in operation, including one of the largest worldwide, we produce clad plates of up to 30 m². This technology combines innovation with environmental responsibility, ensuring exceptional quality while minimizing ecological impact.
Lower Carbon Footprint
Reduces CO₂ emissions by approximately 4,000 tons annually
Material Integrity
Maintains the original properties of each metal
Efficiency
Versatility
Tradition and Innovation Since 1962
With its headquarters in the Netherlands and more than six decades of expertise, Shockwave has been a global pioneer in explosive welding. Our legacy of innovation has established us as a trusted leader in high-performance clad plate production, powering industries worldwide.
OUR PRODUCTS
Clad Plates & Transition Joints
With over 60 years of experience joining dissimilar metals, Shockwave manufactures clad plates from 0.5 m² up to 30 m², weighing as much as 30 tons, alongside a full range of specialized transition joints for structural, electrical and cryogenic applications. And when standard solutions don’t fit, we engineer custom combinations to match your exact specifications.
Clad Plates
Industrial clad plates manufactured to the highest standards and customer requirements.
Triplate®
High-performance structural transition joint for the naval and offshore industries, bonding aluminium and steel with exceptional resistance to marine corrosion.
Inox-Triplate®
Three-layer transition plate combining a steel core, pure aluminium and corrosion-resistant marine-grade aluminium.
CryoClad®
Multilayer cryogenic transition joint, hermetically tested for extreme temperature and vacuum conditions, ideal for LNG and aerospace.
Triconnect®
Electrical transition joints for anode/cathode blocks, withstanding temperatures up to 600°C.
Tube Sheets
High-strength bimetallic tubular structures for energy and petrochemical facilities.
Customized Products
Tailor-made vacuum explosive welding solutions, engineered to join dissimilar metals with maximum precision for your specific application.