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3" x 0.25" Aluminum Square Tube 6061-T6 288" Length

With an outer dimension of 3" and a 0.25" wall thickness, this aluminum square tube provides excellent strength for applications requiring structural integrity and high resistance to fatigue and corrosion. Common uses include structural framing in industrial machines, support beams, and lightweight building structures, where both high strength and ease of handling are essential.

Size: 3 inches x 0.25 inches

Material: 6061 Aluminum Alloy (T6 Condition)

Length: 288 inches (24 feet)

Features: The larger cross-section and moderate wall thickness are ideal for supporting greater mechanical loads. The high strength and good machinability of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy make it suitable for applications requiring high strength and durability.

Applications: Suitable for structural support systems, heavy machinery, building brackets, and bridges.

Material Meets These Standard(s): ASTM-B221

3" x 0.25" Aluminum Square Tube 6061-T6 288" Length Specifications

Specification Details
Side length 3"
Wall Thickness 0.25"
Material Aluminum
Shape square tube
Alloy Type 6061
Max Length 240 inches
Temper T6

Select length below or Custom Cut

  • 12" (1 ft.)
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  • 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

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