Product Details, Specifications, and Technical Information
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.

Dimension Name | Specification |
Leg 1 | 3.4 |
Leg 2 | 3.4 |
Base | 15 |
Thickness | 0.4 |
Max Length | 300 |
Alloy | 6061 |
Temper | T6 |
Production Method | Extruded |
Shape Type | American Standard |
MTR Availability | Yes |
Material | Aluminum |
Shape | Channel |
Custom Cut Warehouse | 1 |
Weight/Lineal Foot | ||
11.71 pounds |
Please note that this data is to be used ONLY FOR REFERENCE, NOT FOR DESIGN, and by using it,you agree that any decisions you make regarding materials for your project are at your own discretion.
Mechanical Properties | |
Property | Value |
Rockwell Hardness B Scale | 60 |
Brinell Hardness 500 kg load | 95 |
Density g/cm^3 | 2 |
Elongation Typical % | 12 |
Melting Point °F | 1080 - 1205 |
Modulus of Elasticity KSI x 10^3 | 10 |
Specific Heat BTU/lb-°F | 2 |
Tensile Strength KSI | 45 |
Thermal Conductivity BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F | 1160 |
Yield Strength KSI | 40 |
Shear Strength KSI | 30 |
Chemistry Information: 6061 Aluminum | |
Element | Percentage |
Al | 98 |
Cr | 0.04 - 0.35 |
Cu | 0.15 - 0.4 |
Fe | 0.7 max |
Mg | 0.8 - 1.2 |
Mn | 0.15 max |
Si | 0.4 - 0.8 |
Ti | 0.15 max |
Zn | 0.25 max |