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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 Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum 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.
    Don't see the size you need? Check out our Made-to-Order 6061 Aluminum Bars.
    Extruded—Formed by a die for close-tolerance widths, then cut to the lengths listed.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs. Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    8 ft.
    Long
     
    1 3/8" Thick (-0.014" to 0.014" Tolerance)
    1 3/8"ExtrudedT6511
    		ASTM B221, SAE AMS-QQ-A-200/89008K8700000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Bars.
    Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as molds and structural supports. It resists fracturing from repeated stress. You can also surface harden it with heat to add wear resistance.
    If you don't see the size you're looking for, check out our Made-to-Order 4140 Alloy Steel Bars.
    Note: Bars may be made from either 4140 or 4142 alloy steel. They are interchangeable in most applications.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    1 3/8" Thick
    1 3/8"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A1086552K3700000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Sound Barrier Sheets

    Stop noise from spreading to other parts of your facility—these sheets reflect sound back toward the source.
    Plain-Back Melamine and Fiberglass—Have an additional layer to reduce noise within an area. They can be used to line machinery enclosures.
    Melamine Foam—The highest temperature resistance of all the choices.
    Fiberglass—Strong acoustic performance at a lower cost per square foot than other materials.
    Polyurethane Foam—An economical option for general purpose noise control.
    Plain-Back Gray Melamine Foam
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sound Barrier Sheets. Sound Barrier Sheets, Plain-Back Gray Melamine Foam, Peaked Facing.

    Peaked Facing

    Plain-back melamine foam and fiberglass sheets have an additional layer to reduce noise within an area. They can be used to line machinery enclosures.
    Sound Transmission
    Loss (STL), dB
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Facing
    Texture
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Features
    Flammability Rating
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    281 3/8"24"Peaked0 to 250Moisture BarrierASTM E84 15/150 for Flame and Smoke
    		454995T220000000
    Vibration-Damping Sheets and Tape
    Each
    Tape for Wrinkled Aluminum Foil Facing Sheets9345T30000000
    Adhesive-Back Gray Melamine Foam
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sound Barrier Sheets. Sound Barrier Sheets, Adhesive-Back Gray Melamine Foam, Peaked Facing.

    Peaked Facing

    Sound Transmission
    Loss (STL), dB
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Facing
    Texture
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Features
    Flammability Rating
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    281 3/8"24"Peaked0 to 250Moisture BarrierASTM E84 15/150 for Flame and Smoke
    		454995T230000000
    Vibration-Damping Sheets and Tape
    Each
    Tape for Wrinkled Aluminum Foil Facing Sheets9345T30000000
    Adhesive-Back Gray Polyurethane Foam
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sound Barrier Sheets. Sound Barrier Sheets, Adhesive-Back Gray Polyurethane Foam, Smooth Facing, Aluminum Foil Facing.

    Smooth Facing

    Aluminum Foil Facing

    Facing
    Sound Transmission
    Loss (STL), dB
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Texture
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Flammability Rating
    Choose a Length,
    ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    241 3/8"54"SmoothAluminum Foil-25 to 195FMVSS No. 302, UL 94 HBF
    		2, 654495T45000000
    Vibration-Damping Sheets and Tape
    Each
    Tape for Wrinkled Aluminum Foil Facing Sheets9345T30000000

    Ultra-Machinable 360 Brass Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brass. Ultra-Machinable 360 Brass Bars.
    With the highest lead content, 360 is the easiest brass alloy to machine. Known as free-machining and free-cutting brass, it handles high-speed drilling, milling, and tapping with minimal wear on your tools. You’ll often see it made into gears, pinions, and lock components.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    1 3/8" Thick (-0.014" to 0.014" Tolerance)
    1 3/4"H02ASTM B168954K56100000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel Bars.
    Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength, such as fixture clamps and mounting plates.
    If you don't see the size you're looking for, check out our Made-to-Order Low-Carbon Steel Bars.
    Square Edge—This material can be surface hardened with heat treating.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    Square Edge
     
    1 3/8" Thick
    1 3/8"Cold Drawn54,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A1089143K7420000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Bars.
    The lead additive acts as a lubricant, which allows 12L14 carbon steel to withstand very fast machining. These bars are used to fabricate a wide variety of machine parts, such as shaft couplings, studs, and pins. For added wear resistance, they can be surface hardened with heat treating.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    1 3/8" Thick (-0.003" to 0" Tolerance)
    1 3/8"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell B85 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A1086547K353000000
     
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