At Preferred Alloys Sdn Bhd, we understand that groundbreaking projects demand materials of unparalleled quality and versatility. Our extensive range of Aluminium Round Tubes stands as a testament to this commitment, offering superior performance for an incredibly diverse array of applications. Lightweight yet robust, corrosion-resistant, and highly workable, our aluminium tubes are the fundamental building blocks for industries pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Every project has unique demands, and our Aluminium Round Tubes are designed to meet them with precision. We stock and supply an impressive selection of alloys, each chosen for its distinct properties, ensuring you find the perfect match for your specific engineering and design challenges.
Our inventory features the most sought-after aluminium alloys, providing a balance of strength, formability, and corrosion resistance:
| Alloy | Key Characteristics | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|
| 6061 | Excellent strength-to-weight ratio, good weldability, superior corrosion resistance. Often the workhorse for general purpose applications. | Structural components, aerospace parts, marine frames, automotive parts, bicycle frames, pipelines, railings. |
| 6063 | Known for its excellent surface finish, good extrudability, and moderate strength. Ideal for architectural and aesthetic applications. | Architectural trim, window frames, furniture, signs, decorative elements. |
| 6082 | A high-strength alloy with very good corrosion resistance and excellent weldability. Often used in highly stressed applications. | Highly loaded structural components, offshore applications, cranes, bridges, transport applications (lorry frames, railway coaches). |
| 7075 | One of the strongest aluminium alloys available, offering exceptional strength and fatigue resistance. Critical for demanding, high-stress environments. | Aerospace frameworks, high-performance sporting goods, defense applications, molds and tooling. |
Beyond alloy selection, the physical characteristics of our tubes are meticulously controlled. Preferred Alloys Sdn Bhd offers a wide range of standard dimensions and tempers to suit virtually any requirement:
The versatility of our Aluminium Round Tubes makes them indispensable across a multitude of industries. From the depths of the ocean to the vastness of space, our products provide the reliability and performance that critical applications demand.
Our Aluminium Round Tubes are the material of choice for:
Preferred Alloys Sdn Bhd is your trusted partner for high-quality Aluminium Round Tubes, delivering the foundation for your next success story.
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Designed for use in aerospace, fittings, valves, drive shafts, couplings, structural, signs, and marine applications.
More Information
The 6061 aluminium round tube is a readily machinable and weldable product. It is made with silicon and magnesium. This heat treated aluminium has the highest corrosion resistance in its class, but is less strong than other heat treated aluminium alloys. This is why it’s widely used in various industries. The applications it’s commonly used for include hydraulic valve bodies, base plates, frames, structural components, electrical fittings, camera lens mounts and marine components. It can also be used for heavy duty structures that need metals with high resistance to corrosion and good strength-to-weight ratios.
This product can be hardened using heat treatment. When in the annealed condition, 6061 aluminium alloys can be cold worked using standard methods. This enables it to be drilled, stamped, cut, bent, tapped and deep drawn. 6061 aluminium grades can be welded using any of the common methods.
The forging of this metal should be done at a range between 750 and 900 degrees F. A range between 500 and 700 degrees F should be applied when hot working 6061 alloy grades. When this product is machined, it has a high finish. In order to further prevent corrosion, anodizing can be performed, or other coatings can be applied.
Heat treatment methods can be used like solution heat treatment, which is suggested at 990 degrees F. Sufficient time in this heat should be given to allow thorough heating of the metal. Water quenching should be used afterward. For precipitation hardening, 18 hours at 320 degrees F is required, then at 350 degrees F for eight hours, followed by air cooling.
Available sizes for the 6061 aluminium tube are between 1 and 13.5 inches OD and up to 288 inches long.
Tech Specs (inches)
| Thickness | Min : 1 inches Max: 13.5 inches |
| Length | Max: 288 inches |
| Width | Min: 0 Max: 0 |
| Other (Wall, Etc…) | Min: N/A Max: N/A |
| Tolerances | Thickness: +/-.010 inches TO +/-.065 inches DEPENDING ON DIAMETER Width: 0 Length: +.25 inches TO +.375 inches DEPENDING ON LENGTH |
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