Aluminum Channel American Standard 6061-T6 exhibits high strength, low weight, above average corrosion resistance, ease of machining, and has excellent weldability. 6061 is the most commonly used aluminum alloy in the world due to its positive characteristics. It is typically used in aerospace, automotive, cameras, couplings, marine hardware, electrical components, decorative hardware, structural applications, pins, brakes, pistons, valves, and bicycle frames.
American Standard channel has a tapered wall thickness with the section near the base being thicker than the top.
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Chemistry Information : 6061 Aluminum
The aluminum channel features an 8-inch base with legs measuring 2.527 inches each, a thickness of 0.487 inches, an inside radius of 0.32 inches, and a leg radius of 0.13 inches. It is an American Standard extruded channel with tapered wall thickness.
Yes, the 6061-T6 aluminum channel offers high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and weldability, making it ideal for structural, marine, aerospace, automotive, and other demanding uses.
Yes, this aluminum channel includes a Material Test Report (MTR) and complies with RoHS and REACH environmental standards.
The channel has a machinability rating of 50, a yield tensile strength of 40 ksi, and an ultimate tensile strength of 45 ksi, providing a good balance of strength and ease of machining.
