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.)
- 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 |