Aluminum rectangular tube is specifically shaped for use in a variety of projects. It’s not uncommon to find these rectangular tubes in large-scale applications like buildings, railings, and other architectural designs.
These tubes are extruded into the aluminum shape. This helps create a solid piece of tube without a weld bead or seam and gives the tube sharp, smooth and clean corners.
Why Choose Aluminum Rectangular Tube?
Aluminum is one of the most common metals used in construction today. It’s versatile, recyclable, and resistant to corrosion. When used in buildings, it can have a lifespan of over 40 years; when used in window frames, it can last up to 80 years with minimal signs of damage. It can also hold weight in construction settings while being very lightweight itself, allowing for easy transport to construction sites.
While aluminum isn’t fire resistant, it has one of the highest melting pints of any metal (1202 Fahrenheit) and, unlike other metals, it doesn’t release harmful gasses at high melting temperatures.
Aluminum is one of the most abundant materials on earth. As a result, you can get aluminum rectangular tube at a reasonable price. Alloyed aluminums are a bit more expensive and can be just as strong as steel without the added weight.
Different Grades of Aluminum Rectangular Tubes
Aluminum rectangular tube is available in different grades, so choosing the correct grade is crucial when deciding what to use for your project.
The grade of aluminum indicates the alloying additives used, such as copper, silicon, manganese, zinc, or a mixture of these in different ratios.
We stock 6060 aluminum rectangle tube, which has magnesium and silicon alloys. 6060 aluminum has above average strength and strong corrosion resistance, and it is excellent for welding. It also responds well to cold forming and standard anodizing practices.
6060 aluminum offers good machinability and is used in marine, manufacturing, architectural design and decoration applications, railings and other structural applications.
Aluminum Rectangular Tubing Services
For more information about aluminum rectangular tubing, check out our available sizes; we have something to match any project.
We also offer custom cutting services for aluminum rectangular tubing to help you better plan your project.