8" x 0.375" Aluminum Square Tube 6061-T6-Extruded
Featuring a 0.375" wall thickness and an 8" outer dimension, this extruded 6061-T6 aluminum square tube offers additional strength compared to thinner-walled versions. It’s well-suited for applications requiring robust load-bearing capacity, including structural components in the construction, aerospace, and transportation sectors. Its resistance to stress and corrosion ensures durability in various environments.
Size: 8 inches x 0.375 inches
Material: 6061 Aluminum Alloy (T6 Condition)
Length: Custom Length
Features: This square tube has a slightly thicker wall (0.375 inches), making it suitable for applications requiring higher strength and greater load-bearing capacity. 6061 aluminum alloy provides excellent overall performance, particularly in mechanical strength and corrosion resistance. The T6 temper ensures reliability in structural applications.
Applications: Can be used in large structural components, bridge construction, transportation system frames, and mechanical parts with high strength requirements.
Material Meets These Standard(s): ASTM-B221
8" x 0.375" Aluminum Square Tube 6061-T6-Extruded Specifications
Specification | Details |
Side length | 8" |
Wall Thickness | 0.375" |
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 |