Aluminum I-Beam 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 I-Beam has a tapered flange thickness with the section near the spine being thicker than the edges.

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Height
3"
Flange
2.509
Thickness
0.17
Web Thickness
0.349
Alloy
6061
Temper
T6
Production Method
Extruded
Metal Type
Aluminum
Shape
I-Beam
Shape Type
American Standard
Yes
RoHS
Yes
REACH
Yes
Weight/Lineal Foot
2.6 pounds
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Mechanical Properties

Density g/cm^3
3
Yield Tensile Strength KSI
40
Brinell Hardness 500 kg load
95
Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI
45
Elongation % in 2 in.
12
Rockwell Hardness B Scale
60
Machinability %
50
Melting Point °F
1080 - 1205
Electrical Conductivity % IACS
43
Shear Strength KSI
30
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Chemistry Information : 6061 Aluminum

Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
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

This aluminum I-Beam measures 3" in height, 2.509" flange width, with a web thickness of 0.349" and flange thickness of 0.17". It is made from 6061 alloy aluminum, tempered to T6, and produced by extrusion following American Standard dimensions.

Yes, custom cut lengths are available from the warehouse. The maximum length offered for this extruded aluminum I-beam is 300 inches.

Yes, the 6061-T6 aluminum I-beam offers high strength, excellent machinability (rated 50), and good weldability, making it ideal for structural uses as well as machining tasks in aerospace, automotive, marine, and other industries.

Yes, this product complies with RoHS and REACH standards and comes with a Material Test Report (MTR) to verify quality and material properties.

The I-beam is in stock and available in various lengths from 12 inches to 300 inches. Shipping weights range from 2.6 lbs for 12" lengths up to 65 lbs for the full 300" length.

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