Telescoping Weld-Together Rails
Create posts of varying lengths. To telescope rails, slide one length of rail into the next larger size rail (for example, a 1 3/4" height rail fits into a 2" height rail and a 3/4" dia. rail fits into a 1" dia. rail). Weld the rails together at the desired length to create strong structures. These rails are not compatible with weld-together framing and fittings.
Aluminum rails are about half the weight of steel and resist corrosion in wet environments.
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Rail | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ht. | Wd. | Wall Thick. | Lg. Tolerance | 2 ft. | 4 ft. | 6 ft. | 8 ft. | |
6000 Series Aluminum | ||||||||
| 3/4" | 3/4" | 0.08" | -2" to +2" | 0000000 | ||||
| 1" | 1" | 0.08" | -2" to +2" | 0000000 | ||||
| 1 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 0.11" | 0" to +0.065" | 00000000 | ||||
| 1 3/4" | 1 3/4" | 0.11" | 0" to +0.065" | 00000000 | ||||
| 2" | 2" | 0.11" | 0" to +0.065" | 00000000 | ||||
| 3 1/2" | 3 1/2" | 0.25" | 0" to +0.065" | 00000000 | ||||
| 4" | 4" | 0.25" | 0" to +0.065" | 00000000 | ||||
Telescoping Architectural 6063 Aluminum Round Tubes
- Yield Strength:
0.038" Wall Thick.: 36,000 psi
0.058" Wall Thick.: 35,000 psi - Hardness: Not Rated
- Temper: T832
- Fabrication: Cold Drawn
- Specifications Met: ASTM B483
Sized to fit into the next larger size, use these tubes to create telescoping railings and frames. More corrosion resistant and easier to form than multipurpose 6061 aluminum, 6063 is often used for architectural applications. It is lightweight yet moderately strong and can be machined or formed.
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| OD | ID | Heat Treatment | Temperature Range, °F | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
0.038" Wall Thick. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8" | 0.299" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 1/2" | 0.424" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 5/8" | 0.549" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 3/4" | 0.674" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 7/8" | 0.799" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 1" | 0.924" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/8" | 1.049" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/4" | 1.174" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 1 3/8" | 1.299" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/2" | 1.424" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
0.058" Wall Thick. | |||||||
| 3/4" | 0.634" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 7/8" | 0.759" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 1" | 0.884" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/8" | 1.009" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/4" | 1.134" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 1 3/8" | 1.259" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/2" | 1.384" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 1 5/8" | 1.509" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 1 3/4" | 1.634" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 1 7/8" | 1.759" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
| 2" | 1.884" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 00000000 | |||
Telescoping Corrosion-Resistant 3003 Aluminum Tubes
- Yield Strength: 21,000 psi
- Hardness: Brinell 40 (Soft)
- Temper: H14 (1/2 Hard)
- Fabrication: Cold Drawn
- Specifications Met: ASTM B210
These tubes are sized so that each tube fits into the next larger size. 3003 aluminum stands up to outdoor use, as well as exposure to chemicals. It offers a good combination of strength, formability, and weldability. It's often used for storage tanks, heat exchangers, and general sheet metal work.
1 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD | ID | Temperature Range, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Each | ||
0.014" Wall Thick. (-0.002" to 0.002" Tolerance) | |||||||
| 1/16" | 0.035" | -300° to 300° | 3 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/32" | 0.066" | -300° to 300° | 3 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/8" | 0.097" | -300° to 300° | 3 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 5/32" | 0.128" | -300° to 300° | 1 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/16" | 0.159" | -300° to 300° | 1 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 7/32" | 0.191" | -300° to 300° | 1 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/4" | 0.222" | -300° to 300° | 1 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 9/32" | 0.253" | -300° to 300° | 1 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 5/16" | 0.284" | -300° to 300° | 1 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 00000 |