TYPICAL STANDARDS
| GRADE | SIZES ROUTINELY STOCKED | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Thickness (Metric/Imperial) | Width | Length |
| 6061-T6 | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 6061-T6511 | Inquire for sizes |
GENERAL INFO ABOUT 6061 ALUMINUM CHANNEL
This is an extruded aluminum product for structural applications. Tapered, or rounded legs help support uses where greater strength is required. This aluminum grade has a good strength-to-weight ratio and good corrosion resistance.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT 6061 ALUMINUM CHANNEL
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES INDUSTRIES APPLICATIONS MACHINABILITY WELDING HEAT TREATMENT
Advantages/Disadvantages
This is one of the most commonly used grades for extrusion. It is light in weight, has excellent machinability and weldability capabilities. It is also corrosion resistant and heat treatable, and suitable for anodizing. While they can also be used for decorative purposes, of the two available channel grades, 6063 shows better surface finishing after anodizing.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| AL | MG | SI | FE | CU | CR | ZN | TI | MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95.85 - 98.56% | 0.8 - 1.2% | 0.4 - 0.8 % | 0.0 - 0.7% | 0.15 - 0.40% | 0.04 - 0.35% | 0.0 - 0.25% | 0.0-0.25% | 0.0 - 0.15% |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| GRADE | STRENGTH (METRIC/IMPERIAL) | HARDNESS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Ultimate Tensile | Yield Strength | Brinell | Rockwell |
| 6061-T6511 | 290 MPa / 45,0000 psi | 270 MPA / 40,000 psi | 95 | B60 |
| 6061-T6 | 310 MPa / 42,000 psi | 270 MPA / 390,000 psi | 95 | B60 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TYPES OF CHANNELS? WHAT ARE STANDARD ALUMINUM CHANNEL DIMENSIONS?
What are the difference between the types of channels?
ANSWER:
Aluminum channels are an extrusion product and are most commonly seen in the shape of a straight-backed uppercase C, wherein the legs are of equal lengths and equal thicknesses, and can be either parallel or rounded. However, channels are also available in what are called hat/furring channels, and strut channels. They differ not only in shape but application. Strut channels, for example, have holes along the length of the web, making it great as support for mechanical components and wiring. Hat channels have added flats on each leg that run parallel to the web making it possible to attach to flat surfaces on either side with ease, so they are often seen in masonry.
