4" x 0.25" Aluminum Square Tube 6061-T6 288" Length
This 4" x 0.25" aluminum square tube, extruded from 6061-T6 aluminum, is ideal for more robust structural applications. Its increased outer dimension and wall thickness offer enhanced durability and support for heavy-duty structures, such as in construction, automotive frames, and large-scale machinery where both strength and corrosion resistance are critical.
Size: 4 inches x 0.25 inches
Material: 6061 Aluminum Alloy (T6 Condition)
Length: 288 inches (24 feet)
Features: The larger cross-section (4 inches x 0.25 inches) is suitable for applications with higher structural load demands. 6061-T6 aluminum alloy performs excellently in high-load environments, offering strong and durable support.
Applications: Mainly used for large frame structures, industrial supports, transportation frames, building frames, and heavy machinery equipment.
Material Meets These Standard(s): ASTM-B221
4" x 0.25" Aluminum Square Tube 6061-T6 288" Length Specifications
Specification | Details |
Side length | 4" |
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 |