Aluminum Pipe Features

Aluminum Pipe is a hollow extruded aluminum that is widely used for all types of fabrication projects where lightweight and corrosion resistance is a primary concern - frame work, support columns, gates, fencing, handrails, protective barriers, etc. Aluminum Pipe is available in the stronger 6061-T6 aluminum pipe and 6063-T6 which is more bendable and has a brighter finish.

6061 T6 Aluminum Pipe is an extruded aluminum product that is very versatile and has a wide range of applications. 6061 Aluminum pipe is made from one of the most widely used heat treatable aluminum alloys. It has excellent corrosion resistance, good workability and good machinability. 6061 aluminum pipe applications include a wide variety of products from medical assemblies, aircraft construction to structural components.  6061 t6 aluminum pipe has a high strength to weight ratio making it ideal for any application where parts need to be light.

The main difference between piping and tubing is in their intended use. Pipes can be pressure tested, and are used to convey material, whereas tubes are generally used as structural products.

Another key difference comes from how each product is measured. Because pipes typically transfer fluids or gases, the inside diameter is the most important property as it determines capacity. Pipe diameter refers to a nominal outside diameter, not actual, but the wall thickness, or schedule, of the pipe walls effect the inside diameter. The schedule and actual thickness of a pipe varies with the size of the pipe.

The nominal diameter for tubes, however, is based on the actual outside diameter. If you are interested in our aluminum tubing products, have a look at our aluminum tube selections.

Due to the many inherent qualities of aluminum, aluminum pipes are utilized in all kinds of applications. It can be used in some of the harshest environments due to its exceptional corrosion resistance, and its low density allows it to be used in weight sensitive applications. Additionally, aluminum has excellent thermal conductivity making it useful for heat transfer applications. Aluminum pipes have been used in the automotive and heating industry, finding use in radiators and other heating equipment.

Aluminum pipes and tubes are primarily used for various industrial or construction purposes, but their use is also readily accepted by homeowners and automakers, and has been modified for the average household.

In the demand for upholstery, aluminum tubes are also used. Stuff is usually made of wrought iron on the canopy bed and nightstand. Aluminum tubing is a lightweight option that brings a futuristic feel to a room. For pipe in threaded form, a variety of fasteners are available. Aluminium pipe is a machined part that is widely used in all types of industrial projects where light weight and corrosion resistance are the main concerns. Both 6061-T6 and 6063-T6 are printed, the texture of 6063 is smoother and more bendable than 6061.