Aluminium Pipe Types & Sizes
Aluminium pipes are available in various forms and dimensions:
Size Range
- Outer Diameter (OD): 1.0 mm to 300 mm.
- Wall Thickness: 0.2 mm to 50 mm.
- Length: 200 mm to 6000 mm (custom lengths available upon request).
Aluminium Grades & Mechanical Properties
Aluminium pipes are manufactured in various grades, each with specific chemical compositions and mechanical properties:
| Grade | Temper | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Brinell Hardness | Applications |
| 1050 | O | 78 | 34 | 40 | 20 | Electrical conductors, chemical equipment |
| 2024 | T4 | 470 | 325 | 20 | 120 | Aerospace structures, truck wheels |
| 3003 | O | 110 | 40 | 30 | 28 | Roofing sheets, cooking utensils |
| 5052 | H34 | 260 | 215 | 10 | 68 | Marine applications, pressure vessels |
| 5083 | O | 290 | 145 | 20 | – | Marine applications, structural components |
| 6061 | T6 | 310 | 275 | 12 | 95 | Structural components, pipelines |
| 6063 | T5 | 185 | 145 | 12 | 60 | Architectural frameworks, structural components |
| 7075 | T6 | 570 | 505 | 11 | 150 | Aerospace structures, sports equipment |
Note: Mechanical properties can vary based on temper and manufacturing processes.
Standards & Specifications
Aluminium pipes conform to various international and Indian standards:
- ASTM: B241, B210, B221, B429.
- ASME: SB241, SB210, SB221, SB429.
- EN: AW-AlMg1SiCu.
- ISO: AlMg1SiCu.
- IS: 5082
Note: Standards specify requirements for material composition, mechanical properties, dimensions, and testing.
Applications by Grade
- 1050: Electrical conductors, chemical equipment, food industry.
- 2024: Aerospace structures, truck wheels, automotive components.
- 3003: Roofing sheets, cooking utensils, chemical equipment.
- 5052 & 5083: Marine applications, pressure vessels, transportation equipment.
- 6061 & 6063: Structural components, pipelines, architectural applications.
- 7075: Aerospace structures, sports equipment, high-performance applications.
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