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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

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