8.5" OD x 0.5" Wall x 7.5" ID Aluminum Round Tube 6061-T6-Extruded
This 6061-T6 aluminum round tube has an outer diameter of 8.5 inches, wall thickness of 0.5 inches, and inner diameter of 7.5 inches, made through extrusion. It offers a balanced combination of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance, widely used in lightweight structural components in industries such as automotive, maritime, and aerospace. It has good tensile strength and is easy to machine.
8.5" OD x 0.5" Wall x 7.5" ID Aluminum Round Tube 6061-T6-Extruded Specifications
Specification | Details |
Outer Diameter | 8.5" |
Wall Thickness | 0.5" |
Inner Diameter | 7.5" |
Material | Aluminum |
Form | round tube |
Alloy Type | 6061 |
Max Length | 288 inches (24 feet) |
Temper | T6 |
Production Method | Extruded |
8.5" OD x 0.5" Wall x 7.5" ID Aluminum Round Tube 6061-T6-Extruded More Informations
Features: This tube offers a balance of strength and lightweight design. It is treated with T6 heat treatment to improve corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, making it ideal for a range of industrial applications.
Applications:
- Construction and Infrastructure: Used for building support frames, bridges, and reinforcement structures.
- High-Load Systems: Suitable for high-pressure pipes and support systems in heavy-duty machinery.
Processing: The tube is extruded and then heat-treated to T6 to optimize its mechanical properties. It is easy to weld and can be processed for secondary uses.
Aluminum round tubes are mostly made of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, which provides excellent strength, corrosion resistance, processing performance and fatigue resistance in the T6 state after heat treatment. The extrusion molding process ensures that each tube has a consistent appearance, precise size and good mechanical properties suitable for various engineering requirements. It is suitable for many fields such as aviation, ships, automobiles, construction, machinery, etc.
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.)
- 288" (24 ft.)
- Custom cuts supported
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
Weight % | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti | Each | Total |
Minimum | 0.40 | 0.15 | 0.80 | 0.04 | ||||||
Maximum | 0.80 | 0.70 | 0.40 | 0.15 | 1.20 | 0.35 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.15 |