Aluminum Round Tube 6061-T6 exhibits above average corrosion resistance, good machinability, high strength, light weight, good weldability, and the ability to be heat treated for even higher strength, all at an affordable price. 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.
Tube is designed to act as structural support, whereas Pipe is designed to carry liquid/gas/material from one place to another.
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Chemistry Information : 6061 Aluminum
This aluminum round tube has an outer diameter of 5 inches, a wall thickness of 0.5 inches, and an inner diameter of 4 inches. It is made from 6061 alloy aluminum, tempered to T6, and produced using an extruded seamless method.
Yes, this 6061-T6 aluminum round tube is designed primarily for structural support, offering high strength, good machinability, and excellent corrosion resistance, making it ideal for aerospace, automotive, marine hardware, and other structural uses.
Yes, custom cut lengths are available from the warehouse. The maximum length offered for this tube is 144 inches.
The tube is available in various lengths from 12 to 144 inches, with shipping weights ranging from approximately 8.32 lb for 12 inches up to 99.84 lb for 144 inches. All lengths are in stock and ready to ship.