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    About Aluminum
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    Compare over 20 aluminum alloys to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Hex Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Hex Bars.
    The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is made into everything from pipe fittings to containers to airplane parts. It balances strength and corrosion resistance, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Wd. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    1/8"-0.006" to 0.006"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B22189845K710000000000000000000000000
    3/16"-0.006" to 0.006"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B22189845K7200000000000000000000
    1/4"-0.006" to 0.006"Cold DrawnT6
    		ASTM B21189845K73000000000000000000000
    5/16"-0.006" to 0.006"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B22189845K74000000000000000000000
    3/8"-0.006" to 0.006"Cold DrawnT6
    		ASTM B21189845K750000000000000000000000
    7/16"-0.006" to 0.006"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B22189845K760000000000000000000000
    1/2"-0.006" to 0.006"Cold DrawnT651
    		ASTM B21189845K8100000000000000000000000
    9/16"-0.006" to 0.006"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B22189845K7700000000000000000000000
    5/8"-0.006" to 0.006"Cold DrawnT651
    		ASTM B21189845K12000000000000000000000000
    11/16"-0.006" to 0.006"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B22189845K78000000000000000000000000
    3/4"-0.006" to 0.006"Cold DrawnT651
    		ASTM B21189845K82000000000000000000000000
    7/8"-0.006" to 0.006"Cold DrawnT651
    		ASTM B21189845K140000000000000000000000000
    1"-0.006" to 0.006"Cold DrawnT651
    		ASTM B21189845K830000000000000000000000000
    1 1/8"-0.006" to 0.006"Cold DrawnT651
    		ASTM B21189845K5200000000000000000000000000
    1 1/4"-0.006" to 0.006"Cold DrawnT651
    		ASTM B21189845K5400000000000000000000000000
    1 1/2"-0.006" to 0.006"Cold DrawnT651
    		ASTM B21189845K5600000000000000000000000000
    1 3/4"-0.006" to 0.006"Cold DrawnT651
    		ASTM B21189845K58000000000000000000000000000
    2"-0.006" to 0.006"Cold DrawnT651
    		ASTM B21189845K610000000000000000000000000000
    5 mm-0.230 mm to 0.230 mmExtrudedT6
    		—8252T11—0000—00000000
    6 mm-0.230 mm to 0.230 mmExtrudedT6
    		—8252T21—0000—00000000
    7 mm-0.230 mm to 0.230 mmExtrudedT6
    		—8252T31—0000—000000000
    8 mm-0.230 mm to 0.230 mmExtrudedT6
    		—8252T41—0000—000000000
    10 mm-0.230 mm to 0.230 mmExtrudedT6
    		—8252T51—0000—0000000000
    12 mm-0.230 mm to 0.230 mmExtrudedT6
    		—8252T61—0000—0000000000
    14 mm-0.230 mm to 0.230 mmExtrudedT6
    		—8252T71—0000—0000000000
    16 mm-0.230 mm to 0.230 mmExtrudedT6
    		—8252T81—00000—0000000000
    18 mm-0.230 mm to 0.230 mmExtrudedT6
    		—8252T91—00000—0000000000
    20 mm-0.310 mm to 0.310 mmExtrudedT6
    		—8252T22—00000—0000000000
    25 mm-0.310 mm to 0.310 mmExtrudedT6
    		—8252T32—00000—0000000000
    30 mm-0.310 mm to 0.310 mmExtrudedT6
    		—8252T42—00000—00000000000
     

    Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Hex Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Hex Tubes.
    The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is made into everything from pipe fittings to containers to airplane parts. It balances strength and corrosion resistance, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Outside
    Wd.
    Inside
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    1/8" Thick Wall (-0.013" to 0.013" Tolerance)
    1/2"1/4"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2219063T3100000000000000000
    5/8"3/8"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2219063T3200000000000000
    3/4"1/2"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2219063T33000000000000000
    1"3/4"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2219063T34000000000000000
    1 1/4"1"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2219063T350000000000000000
    1 1/2"1 1/4"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2219063T360000000000000000
     
    1/4" Thick Wall (-0.025" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    1"1/2"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2219063T370000000000000000
    1 1/2"1"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2219063T380000000000000000
     

    High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Hex Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Hex Bars.
    Balance high strength and workability. Initially designed for aircraft frames, 2024 aluminum is turned into parts that need to be especially strong, such as couplings for servomotor shafts. It’s one of the most widely used high-strength alloys, made into fasteners, gears, and everything in between. It’s also easier to form and weld than 7075 aluminum, among the strongest aluminum alloys out there.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Wd. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189765K1400000000000000000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"Cold DrawnT351
    		ASTM B21189765K11000000000000000
    3/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Cold DrawnT351
    		ASTM B21189765K12000000000000000
    7/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Cold DrawnT351
    		ASTM B21189765K13000000000000000
    1"-0.005" to 0.005"Cold DrawnT351
    		ASTM B21189765K650000000000000000
    1 1/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Cold DrawnT351
    		ASTM B21189765K670000000000000000
    1 1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Cold DrawnT351
    		ASTM B21189765K6900000000000000000
    1 1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"Cold DrawnT351
    		ASTM B21189765K7400000000000000000
    2"-0.005" to 0.005"Cold DrawnT351
    		ASTM B21189765K81000000000000000000
     

    Ultra-Machinable 2011 Aluminum Hex Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Ultra-Machinable 2011 Aluminum Hex Bars.
    Drill, mill, and turn intricate parts with minimal tool wear—2011 aluminum is the easiest alloy to machine. It’s the go-to aluminum for screws, tube fittings, and hose parts.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Wd. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    1/4"-0.003" to 0.003"Cold DrawnT3
    		ASTM B21188705K710000000000000000
    5/16"-0.003" to 0.003"Cold DrawnT3
    		ASTM B21188705K7200000000000000
    3/8"-0.003" to 0.003"Cold DrawnT3
    		ASTM B21188705K7300000000000000
    1/2"-0.003" to 0.003"Cold DrawnT3
    		ASTM B21188705K7400000000000000
    9/16"-0.003" to 0.003"Cold DrawnT3
    		ASTM B21188705K11000000000000000
    5/8"-0.003" to 0.003"Cold DrawnT3
    		ASTM B21188705K12000000000000000
    3/4"-0.003" to 0.003"Cold DrawnT3
    		ASTM B21188705K13000000000000000
    7/8"-0.003" to 0.003"Cold DrawnT3
    		ASTM B21188705K150000000000000000
    1"-0.003" to 0.003"Cold DrawnT3
    		ASTM B21188705K160000000000000000
    1 1/8"-0.003" to 0.003"Cold DrawnT3
    		ASTM B21188705K1700000000000000000
    1 1/4"-0.003" to 0.003"Cold DrawnT3
    		ASTM B21188705K5100000000000000000
     

    Anodized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Hex Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Anodized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Hex Bars.
    All the benefits of 6061 aluminum, plus extra wear and corrosion resistance. Bonded with a thick coating (anodizing), these bars resist scratches and won’t degrade as quickly as uncoated bars.
    6061 is the most widely used aluminum, made into everything from pipe fittings to containers to airplane parts. It balances strength and corrosion resistance, not to mention it’s easy to machine and weld.
    Hard Anodize—Our most durable anodized coating, with a surface so hard it rivals case-hardened steel. However, it makes this aluminum more difficult to machine than uncoated aluminum.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Wd. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    Finish
    Color
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    Hard Anodize
    1/4"-0.003" to 0.003"ExtrudedT6511
    		ASTM B221Gray6707T11000000000000
    3/8"-0.003" to 0.003"ExtrudedT6511
    		ASTM B221Gray6707T120000000000
    1/2"-0.003" to 0.003"ExtrudedT6511
    		ASTM B221Gray6707T130000000000
    5/8"-0.003" to 0.003"ExtrudedT6511
    		ASTM B221Gray6707T140000000000
    3/4"-0.003" to 0.003"ExtrudedT6511
    		ASTM B221Gray6707T150000000000
    1"-0.003" to 0.003"ExtrudedT6511
    		ASTM B221Gray6707T1600000000000
    1 1/4"-0.003" to 0.003"ExtrudedT6511
    		ASTM B221Gray6707T1700000000000
    1 1/2"-0.003" to 0.003"ExtrudedT6511
    		ASTM B221Gray6707T1800000000000
     

    Extra-High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Hex Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Extra-High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Hex Bars.
    Among the strongest aluminum alloys, 7075 boasts a yield strength that rivals carbon steel rebar. Originally made for aircraft frames, it's now turned into gears, machine keys, and other high-stress parts. It's a good substitute for 2024 aluminum when forming and welding aren't top concerns.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Wd. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs. Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    1/2"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold DrawnT7351
    		ASTM B211, SAE AMS-QQ-A-225/96856N11000000000000000000
    3/4"-0.003" to 0.003"Cold DrawnT7351
    		ASTM B211, SAE AMS-QQ-A-225/96856N210000000000000000
    1"-0.003" to 0.003"Cold DrawnT7351
    		ASTM B211, SAE AMS-QQ-A-225/96856N3100000000000000000
     

    Internally Threaded Turnbuckle-Style Connecting Rods

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Connecting Rods. Internally Threaded Turnbuckle-Style Connecting Rods.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Connecting Rods. Internally Threaded Turnbuckle-Style Connecting Rods.
    Similar to turnbuckles, these rods have right-hand threads on one end and left-hand threads on the other so you can make a linkage that adjusts for tension. Add right- and left-hand threaded rod ends to build your linkages. Rods have a hex-shaped body so you can adjust them with a wrench.
    Note: The end with the left-hand threads is marked with a groove.
    Aluminum—Aluminum rods are lightweight and have good corrosion resistance.
    Thread Size
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    Hex Size,
    mm
    Each
    Aluminum
     
    50 mm Overall Length
    M10 × 1.5 mm16178419K84000000
     
    76 mm Overall Length
    M6 × 1 mm16108419K9100000
    M8 × 1.25 mm20128419K9200000
     
    100 mm Overall Length
    M6 × 1 mm16108419K9900000
    M8 × 1.25 mm20128419K10100000
     
    150 mm Overall Length
    M6 × 1 mm16108419K10800000
    M10 × 1.5 mm25178419K11100000
     
    305 mm Overall Length
    M8 × 1.25 mm20128419K11800000
    M20 × 2.5 mm25308419K12400000
     

    Turnbuckle-Style Connecting Rods

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Connecting Rods. Turnbuckle-Style Connecting Rods.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Connecting Rods. Turnbuckle-Style Connecting Rods.
    Similar to turnbuckles, these rods have right-hand threads on one end and left-hand threads on the other so you can make a linkage that adjusts for tension. Add right- and left-hand threaded rod ends to build your linkages. Rods have a hex-shaped body so you can adjust them with a wrench.
    Note: The end with the left-hand threads is marked with a groove.
    Aluminum—Aluminum rods are lightweight and have good corrosion resistance.
    Aluminum
    Thread Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Hex
    Size
    Each
    2" Overall Length
    6-32
    		1/2"3/16"8420K16300000
    10-32
    		3/4"1/4"8420K1640000
    1/4"-28
    		3/4"1/4"8420K1650000
     
    3" Overall Length
    6-32
    		1/2"3/16"8420K1690000
    10-32
    		3/4"1/4"8420K1710000
    1/4"-28
    		3/4"1/4"8420K1720000
    5/16"-24
    		3/4"5/16"8420K17300000
    3/8"-24
    		1"3/8"8420K17400000
    1/2"-20
    		1"1/2"8420K17500000
     
    4" Overall Length
    10-32
    		1"1/4"8420K1100000
    1/4"-28
    		1"1/4"8420K1300000
    5/16"-24
    		1 1/4"5/16"8420K1500000
    3/8"-24
    		1 1/4"3/8"8420K1700000
    7/16"-20
    		1 1/4"7/16"8420K17700000
    1/2"-20
    		1 1/2"1/2"8420K1900000
    5/8"-18
    		1 3/4"5/8"8420K17800000
    3/4"-16
    		1 3/4"3/4"8420K2200000
     
    6" Overall Length
    10-32
    		1 3/16"1/4"8420K6100000
    1/4"-28
    		1 1/2"1/4"8420K6300000
    5/16"-24
    		1 5/8"5/16"8420K6500000
    3/8"-24
    		2"3/8"8420K6700000
    1/2"-20
    		2"1/2"8420K6900000
    5/8"-18
    		2"5/8"8420K18200000
    3/4"-16
    		2"3/4"8420K7200000
     
    12" Overall Length
    10-32
    		1 3/16"1/4"8420K2300000
    1/4"-28
    		1 3/16"1/4"8420K2500000
    5/16"-24
    		1 5/8"5/16"8420K2700000
    3/8"-24
    		2"3/8"8420K2900000
    1/2"-20
    		2"1/2"8420K3200000
    3/4"-16
    		2"3/4"8420K3400000
     
    18" Overall Length
    10-32
    		1 3/16"1/4"8420K8100000
    1/4"-28
    		1 1/2"1/4"8420K8300000
    5/16"-24
    		1 5/8"5/16"8420K8500000
    3/8"-24
    		2"3/8"8420K8700000
    1/2"-20
    		2"1/2"8420K8900000
    3/4"-16
    		2"3/4"8420K9200000
     
    24" Overall Length
    1/4"-28
    		1 1/2"1/4"8420K4300000
    5/16"-24
    		1 5/8"5/16"8420K4500000
    3/8"-24
    		2"3/8"8420K4700000
    1/2"-20
    		2"1/2"8420K4900000
    3/4"-16
    		2"3/4"8420K5200000
     
    50 mm Overall Length
    M5 × 0.8 mm12 mm5 mm8420K1010000
    M6 × 1 mm16 mm6 mm8420K1020000
    M8 × 1.25 mm20 mm8 mm8420K1030000
     
    76 mm Overall Length
    M5 × 0.8 mm12 mm5 mm8420K1090000
    M6 × 1 mm16 mm6 mm8420K1110000
    M8 × 1.25 mm20 mm8 mm8420K11200000
    M10 × 1.5 mm25 mm10 mm8420K11300000
    M12 × 1.75 mm25 mm12 mm8420K11400000
     
    100 mm Overall Length
    M6 × 1 mm25 mm6 mm8420K11900000
    M8 × 1.25 mm30 mm8 mm8420K12100000
     
    150 mm Overall Length
    M5 × 0.8 mm30 mm5 mm8420K12700000
    M6 × 1 mm40 mm6 mm8420K12800000
    M8 × 1.25 mm40 mm8 mm8420K12900000
     
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