The 6061 aluminum tube is a versatile, heat-treatable aluminum alloy tube widely used in industrial, structural, and engineering applications due to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, weldability, machinability, and durability. It is available in a range of shapes (round, square, rectangular), sizes, and tempers to suit custom fabrication and manufacturing needs.
The 6061 aluminum tube is a versatile, heat-treatable aluminum alloy tube widely used in industrial, structural, and engineering applications due to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, weldability, machinability, and durability. It is available in a range of shapes (round, square, rectangular), sizes, and tempers to suit custom fabrication and manufacturing needs.
Ideal for use in automotive frameworks, aerospace structures, transport parts, machinery frames, bicycle components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, architectural supports, and general fabrication, the 6061 aluminum tube balances performance with cost-efficiency.
| Product Name | 6061 Aluminum Tube |
| Alloy Grade | 6061 (UNS A96061 / EN AW-6061) |
| Temper/Status | O, T4, T5, T6, T651 (Heat-treated options) |
| Shape Options | Round, Square, Rectangular |
| Outer Diameter (OD) | ~3 mm – 500 mm+ (varies by manufacturer) |
| Wall Thickness | 0.3 mm – 50 mm+ (custom options available) |
| Length | Standard 1 m – 12 m (custom cut-to-length available) |
| Standards | ASTM B241, ASTM B210, ASTM B221, EN 755, AMS series (varies by type) |
| Surface Finish | Mill finish, anodized, powder coated, brushed, polished, etc. |
| Typical Tensile Strength (T6) | ≥ ~290 MPa (42 ksi) |
| Typical Yield Strength (T6) | ≥ ~240 MPa (35 ksi) |
| Elongation | ~8 – 12 % |
| Key Features | Lightweight, high corrosion resistance, good weldability & machinability, recyclable |
| Typical Applications | Structural frames, automotive components, aerospace parts, piping for fluids/air, support structures, industrial machinery |
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