Easier to machine than 52100 alloy steel rods, these extremely hard and wear-resistant tubes are often used to create bearings, bushings, and other cylindrical parts that are under constant stress. They’re also known as chrome steel.

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0.309" Wall Thickness (-0.0155" to 0.0155" Tolerance)
OD	OD Tolerance	ID	ID Tolerance	Yield Strength, psi	Hardness		1 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1.315"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0.697"	-0.01" to 0.01"	140,000	Rockwell B100	0000000	000000	000000	0000000

Architectural 6063 Aluminum Round Tubes

Yield Strength: 16,000 psi
Hardness: Brinell 55 (Soft)
Temper: T5
Fabrication: Extruded
Specifications Met: ASTM B221

More corrosion resistant and easier to form than multipurpose 6061 aluminum, 6063 is primarily used for exterior railings, decorative trim, and door frames.

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0.133" Wall Thick. (-0.021" to 0.021" Tolerance)
OD	OD Tolerance	ID	ID Tolerance	Heat Treatment	Temperature Range, °F	Straightness Tolerance		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	4 ft. Lg.	8 ft. Lg.
1.315"	-0.025" to 0.025"	1.049"	-0.025" to 0.025"	Hardened	-320° to 212°	0.010" per ft.	00000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000

Easy-to-Form Marine-Grade 5086 Aluminum Tubes

Yield Strength: 28,000 psi
Hardness: Not Rated
Temper: H32 (1/4 Hard)
Fabrication: Cold Worked
Specifications Met: ASTM B210

5086 aluminum is used on ships, oil rigs, tanks, and pressure vessels because of its excellent saltwater resistance and formability.

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Wall Thick.	Wall Thick. Tolerance	OD	OD Tolerance	ID	Straightness Tolerance		1 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
0.133"	-0.017" to 0.017"	1.315"	-0.008" to 0.008"	1.049"	0.010" per ft.	0000000	000000	0000000	0000000
0.179"	-0.022" to 0.022"	1.315"	-0.008" to 0.008"	0.957"	0.010" per ft.	0000000	00000	000000	000000

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Architectural 6063 Aluminum Round Tubes

Easy-to-Form Marine-Grade 5086 Aluminum Tubes