6061-T6511 Aluminum Round Tube & Pipe
6061-T6511 aluminum tubing and pipe offer exceptional versatility and reliability across a wide range of industries, and at Great Lakes Specialty Metals, we’re proud to be your premier supplier of high-quality aluminum products. Our primary grade for tubing and pipe is the renowned 6061 alloy, known for its outstanding properties and performance.
Why Choose 6061-T6511 Aluminum Tubing and Pipe?
6061 aluminum stands out as a top choice for tubing and pipe applications due to its remarkable combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability. Here’s why it’s the preferred grade:
- Superb Strength: 6061 aluminum boasts impressive strength properties, making it suitable for structural applications where durability is essential.
- Excellent Corrosion Resistance: This alloy exhibits outstanding resistance to corrosion, ensuring longevity and reliability even in harsh environments.
- Ease of Machinability: With its excellent machinability, 6061 aluminum allows for easy fabrication and shaping to meet your specific requirements.
- Versatile Applications: From automotive components to structural supports, 6061 aluminum tubing and pipe find diverse applications across various industries.
Applications of Aluminum Tubing and Pipe
Aluminum tubing and pipe are utilized in a wide range of industries and applications, including:
- Automotive: Used in chassis components, engine parts, radiator tubes and structural supports.
- Energy: Used in wind turbines and other renewable energy systems for its durability and capacity to withstand harsh weather conditions.
- Aerospace: Used in aircraft frames, hydraulic systems, and fuel lines for its high strength-to-weight ratio.
- Food & Beverage: Used in storage tanks, processing equipment, and conveyor systems for its non-toxic properties and corrosion resistance.
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Experience the unmatched quality and reliability of our aluminum bars and rods. Contact our team today to discuss your requirements and discover why Great Lakes Specialty Metals is your trusted partner for premium-grade aluminum products.
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We Offer a Variety of Quality Production Cutting Services
Our Metal Shapes
In our extensive inventory we carry rounds, flats, hexes, squares, angles (equal and unequal leg), sheet (both 2B and #4 polished), pipe, plate and all varieties of tubing (round, square and rectangular). If not in stock, we can locate it for you.
Industries Served
We have 9 trucks and offer delivery to the Chicagoland area, Wisconsin and the Midwest region. Material that is in stock from either warehouse can be pulled and delivered the next day. Will calls can be ready the same day the order is placed and usually within a few hours. In special situations delivery may even be possible the same day the order is placed.
