EXTRUDED ALUMINUM TUBING
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM TUBING
TW Metals stocks both seamless and structural (port- hole die) extruded aluminum tubing. Whether you have a pressure or structural application, our product line of anodized aluminum tubes can cover your needs. Light weight, excellent corrosion resistance, and the ability to transmit heat rapidly are only a few of the benefits of aluminum.
TW Metals stocks 6061, 6063, 2024 and 7075 alloys in extruded aluminum tubing in tempers of T6, T6511, T3511 and T73
Due to the diversity of its properties, extruded aluminum tube is used in a variety of industries/markets. We can supply anodized aluminum for your specific industrial needs such as:
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM ALLOY DESIGNATIONS:
The aluminum industry has created a system using a four-digit numerical designation to identify wrought aluminum alloys. The first digit indicates the major alloying element. The second digit indicates whether there was a modification in the basic alloy. The third and fourth digit indicates the specific alloy. The following represent the various groups:
| 1XXX | Aluminum 99% or greater |
|---|---|
| 2XXX | Copper – major alloying element |
| 3XXX | Manganese – major alloying element |
| 5XXX | Magnesium – major alloying element |
| 6XXX | Magnesium and silicon – major alloying elements |
| 7XXX | Zinc – major alloying element |
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM TUBING APPLICATIONS
- TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY
- MARINE INDUSTRY
- SOLAR AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
- BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (BOTH COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL)
- MILITARY AND DEFENSE
- ELECTRICAL BUS CONDUCTORS
- COMPRESSED GAS STORAGE
