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 |
Base | 8 |
Legs | 2.29" x 2.29" |
Thickness | 0.25 |
Max Length | 300 |
MTR Availability | Yes |
Full Length | true |
Material | Aluminum |
Shape | Channel |
Custom Cut Warehouse | 1 |
Alloy | 6061 |
Temper | T6 |
Production Method | Extruded |
Shape Type | American Standard |
This material meets the following specs: AMS -QQ-A-200/8, ASTM -B221, ASTM -B308
Weight/Lineal Foot | ||
4.35 pounds |
Mechanical Properties | |
Property | Value |
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 |
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 |