6061 Aluminium Tube Pipes for Industry, Anodized, Polished or Powder Coated

What this aluminium tube is This aluminium tube is drawn from 6061 alloy and supplied for general industry rather than for a single end use. Wall thickness, length and surface colour are all made to order, so the aluminium tube is cut to the size on your cutting list instead of being trimmed on site. Tolerance is held at plus or minus one percent and hardness is on the hard side. Architectural and shopfitting work Glaziers and shopfitters use the aluminium tube for window and door surrounds, mullion stiffeners, curtain wall spandrels, shopfront reveals and mirrored display frames. Anodized, polished and powder coated finishes are all available, so the aluminium tube can be left bright, brushed back to a satin sheen or coated to match a shopfront scheme without a second supplier. Industrial and equipment frames On plant floors the aluminium tube becomes machine guarding, roller and conveyor supports, pneumatic cylinder sleeves, standoff spacers, jig frames and rack uprights. Because the alloy is light, a frame built from aluminium tube can be moved by one person, and because it does not spark it suits areas where steel would be a risk. Hygiene and wet areas Bakeries, dairies, clinics and catering kitchens specify the aluminium tube for trolley frames, table legs, splashback supports and shelf uprights that are hosed down at the end of a shift. Anodizing seals the surface so the aluminium tube resists the mild detergents used in those rooms, and there is no paint film to flake off into a food area. Buyer questions Q: What wall thickness can I order? A: Wall thickness is made to order; send the span and the load and we will suggest a figure. Q: Which lengths are standard? A: Length follows the order, so the aluminium tube is cut to your cutting list. Q: Can the aluminium tube be supplied polished as well as anodized? A: Yes, both are offered, together with powder coating. Q: What tolerance applies? A: Plus or minus one percent unless a tighter figure is agreed. Ordering Tell us the outside diameter, the wall, the length and the finish you want and we will quote the aluminium tube against your cutting list. Sizes can be quoted in metric or imperial units, and a short trial length can be sent before a production run is scheduled.

Choosing between tube and profile A round aluminium tube is the stiffest shape for a given weight and bends without twisting, while a square profile bolts more easily to a flat face. Where the joint is welded, match the wall of the aluminium tube to the load; where it is bolted, send the bolt size and we will confirm how much wall the aluminium tube needs around the hole. Either way the aluminium tube arrives cut to the length on your list, so no further trimming is needed.