At Preferred Alloys Sdn Bhd, we understand that the success of your project hinges on the quality and reliability of your materials. That's why we proudly present our premium 6000 Series Aluminium Flat Bar, an indispensable solution engineered for peak performance across a multitude of demanding applications. Renowned for its exceptional strength, outstanding corrosion resistance, and versatile workability, the 6000 series is the go-to choice for industries where precision and durability are paramount.
The 6000 series encompasses a family of alloys, each offering a unique blend of characteristics tailored to specific engineering challenges. Preferred Alloys Sdn Bhd supplies the most sought-after variants: 6061, 6063, and 6082, ensuring you have the perfect material to match your project's precise requirements.
Often dubbed the 'workhorse' of aluminium alloys, 6061 stands out for its superior mechanical properties, including excellent strength-to-weight ratio and remarkable resistance to general corrosion. This alloy offers good machinability and weldability, making it incredibly versatile. From robust structural components and intricate fittings to durable marine applications, 6061 is the trusted choice where high performance and reliability are non-negotiable.
For applications demanding a superior surface finish, good formability, and ease of welding, the 6063 alloy is a preferred option, widely utilized in architectural extrusions, decorative elements, and various sign applications. Meanwhile, 6082 offers higher strength than 6063, comparing favorably to 6061 in many structural scenarios, but with improved machinability and excellent weldability, making it ideal for highly stressed components in general engineering, transportation, and offshore structures.
The inherent properties of our 6000 series aluminium flat bars make them indispensable across a diverse array of sectors. From the stringent requirements of the aerospace industry to the corrosive environments encountered in marine applications, our products are engineered to perform consistently and reliably.
Preferred Alloys Sdn Bhd understands that every project has unique dimensional and performance needs. Our 6000 series flat bars are available in a comprehensive range of sizes to provide unmatched flexibility for your design and fabrication processes:
To further optimize the material's performance for specific loads and environments, our flat bars are available in various highly effective tempers, including T4, T6, and T6511. These heat treatments enhance key mechanical properties such as tensile strength, yield strength, and hardness, ensuring the material performs optimally under specific stress and environmental conditions.
| Characteristic | Detail |
|---|---|
| **Alloy Series** | 6000 Series Aluminium |
| **Specific Alloys Available** | 6061, 6063, 6082 |
| **Standard Thickness Range** | 6.35mm - 101.6mm |
| **Standard Width (Max)** | Up to 152.4mm |
| **Standard Length (Max)** | Up to 6100mm |
| **Available Tempers** | T4, T6, T6511 |
| **Key Applications** | Aerospace, Fittings, Valves, Drive Shafts, Couplings, Structural, Signs, Marine |
| **Core Benefits** | High Strength-to-Weight Ratio, Excellent Corrosion Resistance, Good Formability/Machinability/Weldability (alloy dependent) |
At Preferred Alloys Sdn Bhd, we are committed to supplying only the highest quality 6000 series aluminium flat bars that meet stringent industry standards. Our extensive inventory, combined with our expert knowledge, ensures you receive the precise material you need, when you need it. Choose Preferred Alloys for reliability, performance, and a partnership built on excellence.
Ori Description
Designed for use in aerospace, fittings, valves, drive shafts, couplings, structural, signs, and marine applications.
More Information
The 6061 aluminium flat bar can be easily welded, machined and formed using hot and cold methods. It is an alloy that is made with silicon and magnesium. It is known for having the highest corrosion resistance of all the heat treated aluminiums. It does however have lower strength than other heat treated aluminium alloys. The mechanical properties of the 6061 aluminium give it a wide range of mechanical properties. It can be welded easily and has great joining characteristics. It can be coated or have anodizing performed.
It’s common for the 6061 aluminium flat bar to be used for rectifier parts, brackets, structural components, camera lens mounts, electrical fittings, marine fittings and components, and hinge pins. This product can be used in a wide variety of applications, making it a popular choice. In fact, it is used for structures that are heavy duty and require good strength-to-weight ratio and high corrosion resistance. When in the annealed condition, the 6061 alloy can be cold worked with no problem. Some of the ways this product can be formed include drilling, cutting, deep drawing, stamping, tapping and bending.
The machinability rating for this product today, compared to 2011 when it was 100%, is 90%. When machined, the end product has a high finish. Forging can be used at temperatures between 750 and 900 degrees F. Temperatures between 500 and 700 degrees F should be used for hot working. Any common welding technique can be used for 6061 alloys as well. Solution heat treating should be performed at 990 degrees F. This should be done long enough to allow thorough heating, then water quench.
This 6061 aluminium product can be purchased in sizes between .125 and 5 inches thick, .5 and 12 inches wide and up to 144 inches long.
Tech Specs
| Thickness | Min: 0.125 Max: 5 |
| Length | Max: 144 |
| Width | Min: 0.5 Max: 12 |
| Other (Wall, Etc…) | Min: N/A Max: N/A |
| Tolerances | Thickness: +/-.008 TO +/-.034 DEPENDING ON THICKNESS Width: +/-.009 TO +/-.054 DEPENDING ON WIDTH Length: +.125 TO +.25 |
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