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Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Hex Tubes
- Yield Strength: 35,000 psi
- Hardness: Brinell 95 (Soft)
- Temper: T6
- Fabrication: Extruded
- Specifications Met: ASTM B221
The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. It is strong and corrosion resistant, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
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| Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Inside Wd. | Heat Treatment | Temperature Range, °F | Straightness Tolerance | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
1/8" Wall Thick. (-0.013" to 0.013" Tolerance) | |||||||||
| 1/2" | -0.016" to 0.016" | 1/4" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 9063T31 | |||
| 5/8" | -0.018" to 0.018" | 3/8" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 9063T32 | |||
| 3/4" | -0.02" to 0.02" | 1/2" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 9063T33 | |||
| 1" | -0.023" to 0.023" | 3/4" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 9063T34 | |||
| 1 1/4" | -0.026" to 0.026" | 1" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 9063T35 | |||
| 1 1/2" | -0.031" to 0.031" | 1 1/4" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 9063T36 | |||
1/4" Wall Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025" Tolerance) | |||||||||
| 1" | -0.023" to 0.023" | 1/2" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 9063T37 | |||
| 1 1/2" | -0.031" to 0.031" | 1" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 9063T38 | |||
Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Hex Tubes
- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Not Rated
- Temper: H02 (1/2 Hard) to H03 (3/4 Hard)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B135
The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. Sometimes called cartridge brass, it's commonly used for ammunition casings, radiator components, and decorative door hardware.
Telescoping Ultra-Strength Lightweight Carbon Fiber Hexagonal Tubes
- Color: Black
- Temperature Range: -65° F to 180° F
- Tensile Strength: 120,000-175,000 psi (Excellent)
- Fiber Tensile Stiffness: Standard (33-36 msi)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Not Rated
- For Use Outdoors: No
Fit these lightweight tubes inside each other to create adjustable tubes for structural framing, machinery components, and robotics. Their hex shape prevents these tubes from twisting when they’re inside larger tubes and allows you to mount them to flat surfaces. Carbon fiber is often used in place of aluminum because it weighs less but is almost as rigid. It is known for its use in the aerospace industry where a balance of weight and strength is critical. These tubes reduce wear and stress on motorized parts and increase the life of machinery since they're lightweight.
These tubes have layers that alternate fibers in two directions, so they resist crushing across the tube. This checked carbon fiber is easy to machine—it won’t fray or splinter when cut. It also has the classic carbon-fiber look. The surface is glossy and can be sanded for a matte finish.
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| Width | Width Tolerance | Inside Width | Weave Type | Appearance | Each | Each | ||
0.052" Wall Thick. (-0.012" to 0.012") | ||||||||
| 0.729" | -0.018" to 0.018" | 5/8" | Twill | Checked, Glossy | 6465N11 | 0000000 | 6465N12 | 0000000 |
| 0.854" | -0.018" to 0.018" | 3/4" | Twill | Checked, Glossy | 6465N21 | 000000 | 6465N22 | 000000 |
| 0.979" | -0.018" to 0.018" | 7/8" | Twill | Checked, Glossy | 6465N31 | 000000 | 6465N32 | 000000 |
| 1.104" | -0.018" to 0.018" | 1" | Twill | Checked, Glossy | 6465N41 | 000000 | 6465N42 | 000000 |
| 1.229" | -0.018" to 0.018" | 1 1/8" | Twill | Checked, Glossy | 6465N51 | 000000 | 6465N52 | 000000 |
| 1.354" | -0.018" to 0.018" | 1 1/4" | Twill | Checked, Glossy | 6465N61 | 000000 | 6465N62 | 000000 |