Aluminum 6082 T6 Extruded U-Shaped Channel,Aluminium Extrusion U Channel
The aluminium U channel also known as u shaped aluminium channel and u shaped aluminium profile, comes in both equal and unequal dimensions, and it can also be cut to a specific size if the existing aluminium U sections do not meet your requirements.
We have both Aluminium equal U channels and unequal U channels
Aluminium equal U channels are “U-shape” extruded profiles with equal lengths of legs and bottom.
Aluminium unequal channels are “U-shape” extruded profiles with equal lengths of legs but unequal lengths of the bottom.
U-shaped Aluminum Channels applications
U-shaped aluminum channels, also known as U-channel or U-sections, have a wide range of applications due to their versatility and strength. Here are some common uses for U-shaped aluminum channels:
Construction: U-shaped aluminum channels are often used in the construction industry for structural support, framing, and reinforcement of walls, ceilings, and floors.
Electrical: U-shaped aluminium extrusion channel profiles can be used to house electrical wiring or as conduits for electrical cables.
Industrial: U-shaped aluminum channels can be used for the construction of machinery, equipment, and conveyor systems.
Marine: U-shaped aluminum channels are often used in the marine industry for boat building and repair.
Aerospace: U-shaped aluminium channel can be used in the aerospace industry for the construction of aircraft frames, wings, and other components.
EN AW-6082 is a medium strength precipitation hardenable alloy – its special feature: Extra versatility. A T6 heat treatment has already been carried out at LEICHTMETALL in accordance with the highest quality standards. Therefore, the bolts are suitable for direct use after mechanical processing. We recommend our standard EN AW-6082 alloy in its „03“ condition for forming processes. EN AW 6082 T6 is very resistant to weathering. Its applications include the automotive industry, as an electrical conductor, for heat sinks and in the construction sector. It is not suitable for the production of complex profiles
The alloy EN AW-6082 is a high strength alloy for highly loaded structural applications. Typical applications are scaffolding elements, rail coach parts, offshore constructions, containers, machine building and mobile cranes. Due to the fine grained structure this alloy exhibits a good resistance to dynamic loading conditions. EN AW-6082 is certified for use in marine applications.
6082 T6 Chemical composition according to EN573-3 (weight%, remainder Al)
| Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti | remarks | others | |
| each | total | |||||||||
| 0.7 – | max. | max. | 0.40 – | 0.6 – | max | max | max | max | max | |
| 1.3 | 0.50 | 0.10 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.25 | 0.20 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.15 | |
Mechanical properties according to EN755-2
| Temper* | Wallthickness e*** | Yield stress Rp0.2 [MPa] | Tensile strength Rm
[MPa] |
Elongation | Hardness** HB | |
| A [%] | A50mm [%] | |||||
| T4 | e ::: 25 | 110 | 205 | 14 | 12 | 65 |
| T5 | e ::: 5 | 230 | 270 | 8 | 6 | 80 |
|
T6 |
e ::: 5 | 250 | 290 | 8 | 6 | 95 |
| 5 < e ::: 25 | 260 | 310 | 10 | 8 | 95 | |
*Temper designation according to EN515: T4-Naturally aged to a stable condition, T5-cooled from an elevated temperature forming operation and artificially aged, T6-Solution heat treated, quenched and artificially aged (T6 properties can be achieved by press quenching)
** Hardness values are for indication only
***For different wall thicknesses within one profile, the lowest specified properties shall be considered as valid for the whole profile cross section
Physical properties (approximate values, 20°C)
| Density
[kg/m3] |
Melting range
[°C] |
Electrical conductivity [MS/m] | Thermal conductivity [W/m.K] | Co-efficient of thermal expansion
10-6/K |
Modulus of elasticity [GPa] |
| 2700 | 585-650 | 24-32 | 170-220 | 23.4 | ~70 |
