Common questions

What kind of tubing is aluminum round?

What kind of tubing is aluminum round?

Aluminum Round Tube. 6061 Aluminum Round Tubing, is a round hollow extruded aluminum that is widely used for all types of fabrication projects where strength along with lightweight and corrosion resistance is a primary concern – frame work, protective structures, sleeves, couplers, etc.

When to use a 6061 aluminum rectangle tube?

6061 aluminum rectangle tube is widely used for all types of fabrication projects where lightweight and corrosion resistance is a primary concern. This aluminum tubing product has square corners inside and outside, with no weld seam.

Which is the best type of square tubing?

Please enter a question. Aluminum Square Tubing 6063 T5 ASTM B 221 Offers heavy-wall strength for applications that require resistance to stress cracking and corrosion. Alloyed with Magnesium and Silicon, this type of Aluminum is widely used for structural and fabrication needs, and has good formability.

Which is stronger aluminum tubing or steel tubing?

Half the weight of steel, this aluminum framing resists corrosion in wet environments. Up to two times the height of regular strut channel, this high-profile channel is stronger than regular strut channel.

What are the dimensions of an aluminum tube?

Aluminum Tube Shape. Aluminum Tube Grade/Type. Aluminum Tube Sizes. Aluminum Rectangle Tube. Alloys: 6061, 6063. Type: Extruded, Welded. Widths 0.5″ thru 8″Wall. Thickness: 0.125″ thru 0.5″. Aluminum Round Tube.

Where can I buy aluminum rectangle tubes online?

Metals Depot stocks hundreds of sizes of aluminum rectangle tube that you can buy online in ready to ship precut or mill lengths or order just what you need Cut to Size in small or large quantity at wholesale prices. Provided in raw mill finish, not intended for cosmetic applications. Need Aluminum Square Tube? Click Here

Who are the leading suppliers of aluminum tubing?

Ryerson is among the industry leaders in supplying aluminum, and our aluminum tube stock is no exception.