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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 |
Base | 4 |
Legs | 1.580" x 1.580" |
Inside Radius | 0.28 |
Leg Thickness | 0.18 |
Leg Radius | 0.11 |
Web Thickness | 0.18 |
Max Length | 300 |
Alloy | 6061 |
Temper | T6 |
Production Method | Extruded |
Shape Type | American Standard |
MTR Availability | No |
Material | Aluminum |
Shape | Channel |
Custom Cut Warehouse | 0 |
Weight/Lineal Foot | ||
1108.0 pounds |
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 |