2" x 0.125" Aluminum Square Tube 6061-T6 288" Length
The 2" x 0.125" aluminum square tube is a versatile option for a variety of medium-duty applications. The 6061-T6 alloy ensures excellent mechanical properties, including strength, corrosion resistance, and ease of welding and machining. It is ideal for uses such as automotive components, racks, and small equipment frames, where it offers a lightweight, yet durable solution.
Size: 2 inches x 0.125 inches
Material: 6061 Aluminum Alloy (T6 Condition)
Length: 288 inches (24 feet)
Features: Suitable for medium-load structural applications. This square tube is widely used for frames, support structures, and building components. The 6061 aluminum alloy in T6 temper provides good mechanical strength, machining properties, and corrosion resistance.
Applications: Suitable for light to medium structural frames, building frames, mechanical supports, and transportation equipment.
Material Meets These Standard(s): ASTM-B221
2" x 0.125" Aluminum Square Tube 6061-T6 288" Length Specifications
Specification | Details |
Side length | 2" |
Wall Thickness | 0.125" |
Material | Aluminum |
Shape | square tube |
Alloy Type | 6061 |
Max Length | 240 inches |
Temper | T6 |
Select length below or Custom Cut
- 12" (1 ft.)
- 24" (2 ft.)
- 36" (3 ft.)
- 48" (4 ft.)
- 72" (6 ft.)
- 96" (8 ft.)
- 144" (12 ft.)
- 192" (16 ft.)
- 240" (20 ft.)
- Custom cuts supported
The 6061-T6 aluminum square tube is widely used across various industries due to its excellent corrosion resistance, outstanding machinability, high strength, and lightweight properties. This material also offers good weldability and can be further strengthened through heat treatment. Because of these advantages, 6061 aluminum alloy is considered one of the most commonly used aluminum alloys worldwide, with a high cost-performance ratio.
6061 T6 Aluminum 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 - 0.40 |
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 |