6061 Aluminum Channel

Characteristics

6061 Aluminum Channel, aka Structural Aluminum Channel is an extruded aluminum product with inside radius corners that is intended for all structural applications where greater strength is required. 6061 aluminum channels have many diverse uses due to the properties of 6061 aluminum. The metal is easy to form, machine, cut and weld, making it an ideal material for forming channel shapes of different sizes and configurations.Its corrosion resistance, heat resistance and high strength-to-weight ratio allow it to perform well in structural and support applications and in outdoor use.

6061 Aluminum is, by most any measure, the most commonly used aluminum alloy. It is specified in most any application due to its strength, heat treatability, comparatively easy machining, and weldability. If that were not enough, it is also capable of being anodized, adding a layer of protection for finished parts.

6061 American Standard Aluminum Channel is similar in shape to rolled steel angles with traditional tapered flanges and rounded ends. 6061 is one of the most common alloys of aluminum in use today. It combines workabilty, weldability, and corrosion resistance into one alloy with medium strength. Can be used for all types of applications. T6 is the most common temper available and offers good strength.The main alloy ingredients of 6061 aluminum are magnesium and silicon.

Applications

6061 Aluminum Channel is widely used for all types of fabrication projects where lightweight and corrosion resistance is a concern. 6061 aluminum channels are used for light support applications that are exposed to corrosive environments, such as weather. These include window and door frame channels, traffic lights, battery, electrical and electronic equipment enclosures and cabinets, and trolley and material handling rails. Commonly used in the manufacture of heavy-duty structures requiring good corrosion resistance, truck and marine components, railroad cars, furniture, tank fittings, general structural and high pressure applications, wire products, and in pipelines.

• Specifications: ASTM B308, QQA-200/16, 6061-T6
• AKA: structural aluminum channel, aluminum C channel
• Applications: frame work, braces, supports, trailers, truck beds, cross members, etc.
• Workability: Easy to Weld, Cut, and Machine.
• Mechanical Properties: Brinell = 95, Tensile = 45K +/-,  Yield = 40K +/-

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