SHOCKWAVE METALWORKING TECHNOLOGIES
High-performance vacuum explosion welded clad plates and transition joints Explore our technologyContact usVacuum Explosion Welding
Founded in 1962, Shockwave introduced vacuum explosion welding in 1985. Since then, we have specialized in joining dissimilar metals inside state-of-the-art vacuum chambers. With three vacuum chambers in operation, including one of the largest worldwide, we produce clad plates of up to 30 m². Vacuum explosion welding combines innovation with environmental responsibility while enabling the production of high-performance clad plates and transition joints. 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 and expertise has established us as a trusted leader in high-performance clad plate production, with solutions serving 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 and weighing up to 30 tons, alongside specialized transition joints for structural, electrical and cryogenic applications. When standard solutions don’t fit, we also engineer custom combinations to meet specific requirements.
Clad Plates
Industrial clad plates manufactured to customer requirements with the highest standards using Shockwave’s vacuum explosion welding technology.
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 applications including LNG and aerospace.
Triconnect®
Electrical transition joints for anode/cathode blocks, withstanding temperatures up to 600°C.
Tube Sheets
High-strength bimetallic tubular structures or tube sheets for energy and petrochemical facilities.
Customized Products
Custom vacuum explosion welding solutions, engineered to join dissimilar metals with maximum precision for your specific application.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Industries & Applications
With more than 60 years of expertise in producing clad plates and transition joints, Shockwave serves a diverse range of demanding industries. Our solutions support applications across Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation & Energy Transition, HVAC & Industrial Systems, Marine, Naval & Offshore, Water & Desalination Plants, Chemical & Petrochemical, Cryogenic LNG & Hydrogen, Metals & Heavy Industry, and Aerospace.