FRAMGANG
Heat-treatable 6061-T6 aluminum U-channel for rails, frames, trims and structural supports.
6061-T6 aluminum channel is an extruded Al-Mg-Si U-section in the T6 temper. Its parallel legs and flat web give a stable mounting surface for sliding tracks, frames, guards and electrical/mechanical supports, with the strength of heat-treated 6061.
Key Advantages
Chemical Composition (AA 6061)
| Element | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti | Al |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content % | 0.40 – 0.80 | ≤ 0.70 | 0.15 – 0.40 | ≤ 0.15 | 0.80 – 1.20 | 0.04 – 0.35 | ≤ 0.25 | ≤ 0.15 | Balance |
Mechanical Properties (T6)
- Tensile strength (σb): ≥ 310 MPa
- Yield strength (σ0.2): ≥ 275 MPa
- Elongation (δ): ≥ 12 %
- Hardness: ≥ HB 95
Standard Sizes
| Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
| Height (web) | 20 – 300 mm |
| Leg width | 10 – 100 mm |
| Wall thickness | 1.5 – 12.0 mm |
| Length | 3 – 6 m (cut to length) |
| Standard | ASTM B221 / AA 6061 / EN AW-6061 / GB/T 6892 |
Applications
6061-T6 aluminum channel is used for sliding tracks and guide rails, equipment frames and bases, machine guards, solar racking rails, truck and trailer structures, display frames, cable trays, elevator components and architectural edging. For L-sections see our 6061-T6 aluminum angle, and for plate 6061-T6 plate.
Processing & Packaging
Cutting, drilling, punching, bending and anodizing available. Channels are bundled, strapped and packed on export pallets with corner protection.
Send height, leg width, thickness, length and quantity — we confirm price within 24 hours.
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