8" x 0.25" Aluminum Square Tube 6061-T6-Extruded
The 8" x 0.25" aluminum square tube made from 6061-T6 is versatile and strong, offering a solid balance between strength and ease of fabrication. With a wall thickness of 0.25", this tube is suitable for heavier-duty applications, such as in industrial machinery frames, vehicle frames, or architectural support structures, where both structural integrity and corrosion resistance are essential.
Size: 8 inches x 0.25 inches
Material: 6061 Aluminum Alloy (T6 Condition)
Length: Custom Length
Features: The larger dimensions are suitable for applications requiring higher strength and rigidity. 6061-T6 aluminum alloy offers excellent corrosion resistance, good weldability, and machining properties, capable of withstanding higher loads. The thin-wall design (0.25 inches) helps reduce weight while maintaining strength.
Applications: Primarily used for large structural frames, vehicle chassis, building structures, heavy machinery, and support systems for facilities.
Material Meets These Standard(s): ASTM-B221
8" x 0.25" Aluminum Square Tube 6061-T6-Extruded Specifications
Specification | Details |
Side length | 8" |
Wall Thickness | 0.25" |
Material | Aluminum |
Shape | square tube |
Alloy Type | 6061 |
Max Length | 240 inches |
Temper | T6 |
Production Method | Extruded |
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 |