The 6082 aluminum tube is a medium-to-high strength heat-treatable aluminum alloy tube from the 6xxx series, known for its excellent corrosion resistance, weldability, machinability, and overall mechanical performance. Among 6000-series alloys, 6082 offers one of the highest strength levels, making it ideal for load-bearing, industrial, and structural engineering applications.
The 6082 aluminum tube is a medium-to-high strength heat-treatable aluminum alloy tube from the 6xxx series, known for its excellent corrosion resistance, weldability, machinability, and overall mechanical performance. Among 6000-series alloys, 6082 offers one of the highest strength levels, making it ideal for load-bearing, industrial, and structural engineering applications.
This versatile tubing is available in round, square, and rectangular shapes with various tempers (O, T4, T5, T6, T651) and customizable dimensions. It’s widely used across marine, transportation, architectural, and machinery applications, delivering durability and lightweight performance.
| Product Name | 6082 Aluminum Tube |
| Alloy Grade | AA6082 / EN AW-6082 (Aluminium-Magnesium-Silicon Alloy) |
| Temper/Status | O (annealed), T4, T5, T6, T651 (heat-treated options) |
| Shape Options | Round, Square, Rectangular |
| Outer Diameter / Width | Approx. 6 mm – 500 mm+ (varies by profile) |
| Wall Thickness | ~0.5 mm – 50 mm+ (custom options) |
| Length | Typically 1 m – 6 m / up to 12 m customizable |
| Standards | EN 755, EN 573, BS L100, BS L114 (extruded profiles) |
| Typical Tensile Strength (T6) | ≥ ~310 MPa (high strength) |
| Typical Yield Strength (T6) | ≥ ~260 MPa |
| Elongation | ~8 – 10 % |
| Surface Finish | Mill finish, anodized, powder coated, polished |
| Key Features | High strength-to-weight ratio, excellent corrosion resistance, good machinability & weldability, recyclable |
| Common Applications | Structural frames, marine platforms, cranes, bridges, automotive components, transport frames, architectural supports, fluid systems |
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