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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.

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Dimension Name Specification
Base 3
Legs 1.498" x 1.498"
Thickness 0.258
Inside Radius 0.27
Leg Thickness 0.17
Leg Radius 0.1
Max Length 300
MTR Availability No
Full Length true
Material Aluminum
Shape Channel
Custom Cut Warehouse 0
Alloy 6061
Temper T6
Production Method Extruded
Shape Type American Standard
Weight/Lineal Foot
1048.0 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
Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI 45
Yield Tensile Strength KSI 40
Density g/cm^3 3
Brinell Hardness 500 kg load 95
Rockwell Hardness B Scale 60
Elongation % in 2 in. 12
Shear Strength KSI 30
Melting Point °F 1080 - 1205
Machinability % 50
Electrical Conductivity % IACS 43
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
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