Aluminum Channel American Standard 6061-T6 exhibits high strength, low weight, above average corrosion resistance, ease of machining, and has excellent weldability. 6061 is the most commonly used aluminum alloy in the world due to its positive characteristics. It is typically used in aerospace, automotive, cameras, couplings, marine hardware, electrical components, decorative hardware, structural applications, pins, brakes, pistons, valves, and bicycle frames.
American Standard channel has a tapered wall thickness with the section near the base being thicker than the top.

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Max Length
300
Legs
2.527" x 2.527"
Base
8
Thickness
0.487
Web Thickness
0.487
Leg Thickness
0.22
Inside Radius
0.32
Leg Radius
0.13
Alloy
6061
Temper
T6
Production Method
Extruded
Metal Type
Aluminum
Shape
Channel
Yes
RoHS
Yes
REACH
Yes
Custom Cut Warehouse
1
Weight/Lineal Foot
6.63 pounds
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Mechanical Properties

Density g/cm^3
3
Yield Tensile Strength KSI
40
Brinell Hardness 500 kg load
95
Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI
45
Elongation % in 2 in.
12
Rockwell Hardness B Scale
60
Machinability %
50
Melting Point °F
1080 - 1205
Electrical Conductivity % IACS
43
Shear Strength KSI
30
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Chemistry Information : 6061 Aluminum

Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
Al
98
Cr
0.04 - 0.35
Cu
0.15 - 0.4
Fe
0.7  max
Mg
0.8 - 1.2
Mn
0.15  max
Si
0.4 - 0.8
Ti
0.15  max
Zn
0.25  max

This aluminum channel has an 8-inch base with legs measuring 2.527 inches each and a thickness of 0.487 inches. It features an American Standard extruded shape with tapered wall thickness, an inside radius of 0.32 inches, and a leg radius of 0.13 inches.

Yes, the 6061-T6 aluminum channel offers high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and weldability, making it ideal for structural, marine, aerospace, automotive, and other demanding applications.

Yes, custom cut lengths are available from the warehouse, with a maximum length of 300 inches. Various standard lengths from 12 inches up to 300 inches are in stock and ready to ship.

Yes, the product includes a Material Test Report (MTR) and complies with RoHS and REACH environmental standards.

The 6061-T6 aluminum channel has a machinability rating of 50 and a yield tensile strength of 40 ksi, with an ultimate tensile strength of 45 ksi, providing a good balance of strength and ease of machining.

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