Aluminium Tee Section | 3″ x 9.5mm Wall

Aluminium Tee Section | 3″ x 9.5mm Wall

The aluminium T section by Speciality Metals boasts a sturdy 9.5mm wall thickness, ensuring durability and reliability in any project. Available in strips of 500mm, 1000mm, and 2000mm, it can be easily customized to fit your specific needs. Not only is the T section top quality, but it also comes with rapid dispatch, making it ideal for urgent projects. But what are the benefits of this product, you may ask? Its strength, versatility, and easy-to-use design are just a few of the advantages, making it a standout choice for any aluminium T section needs.

Quick product details:

• Metal – 6082T6 Grade Aluminium
• Coating – No. There is no coating.

Why Choose Speciality Metals

Speciality Metals is known to be the United Kingdom’s best up-and-coming small-quantity metal company.

• FREE UK delivery on all orders
• Order dispatch within 24 hours of order
• Located in Warrington, UK which is the UK home of mesh and metals
• Our experienced staff are experts in the mesh market and care personally about your customer experience

Furthermore we stock a vast range of aluminium tube lengths that compliment our mesh range perfectly.

Over 50,000 customers of Specialty Metals are provided with fast, friendly customer service every year. We’re the place to try when you need metal of any shape and size. We’re based in Warrington, UK.

We pride ourselves on our rapid turnaround and a large range of options.

 We are developing our online offers to give more customers access to the best metals and mesh available in the UK. 

Our mission is to be the UK’s go-to supplier for small-quantity metal requests. With an ever-growing range of products, we provide you with high quality materials, outstanding customer service and fast delivery times. Our experienced staff

FAQs About This Product

What Is The Strength Of This T Section?

There is a high demand for aluminium tee sections made from the 6082T6 grade of aluminium because they offer good strength characteristics and are commonly used in structural applications.

In order to estimate the specific strength of an aluminium tee section that is made from 6082T6 grade aluminium and has dimensions of 3″ x 9.5mm wall, the material’s mechanical properties can be used.

As a heat-treated aluminium alloy, 6082T6 has been heat-treated in order to improve the strength and hardness of the metal. It has a tensile strength of approximately 200 MPa (megapascals) and a yield strength of around 170 MPa.

How Is Tee Section Strength Calculated?

Using basic engineering principles and the properties of the specific aluminium alloy that is used, one can calculate the strength of an aluminium T-section based on the basic engineering principles. There are three key factors that need to be considered when calculating the strength of an aluminium T-section: the moment of inertia (I), the section modulus (Z), and the material’s yield strength (σy).

In order to calculate the strength of an aluminium T-section, you need to follow these steps:

1. Determine the geometric properties: Measure the dimensions of the T-section, including the width (b), the height (h), and the wall thickness (t).

2. Calculate the moment of inertia (I): The moment of inertia represents the resistance of the T-section to bending. For an aluminium T-section, the moment of inertia can be calculated using the following formula: I = (b h^3 / 12) + (t (h – t)^3 / 12)

3. Calculate the section modulus (Z): The section modulus represents the strength of the T-section in resisting bending moments. It can be calculated using the following formula: Z = I / (h / 2)

4. Determine the yield strength (σy): Consult the technical data or specifications of the specific aluminium alloy being used to find the yield strength value.

5. Calculate the bending strength (M): The bending strength represents the maximum bending moment that the T-section can withstand without yielding. It can be calculated using the following formula: M = Z * σy.

Check out our blog illustrating how to install and maintain aluminium T section. It will prove a useful read to help you to make an informed decision on which material would work best for you. 

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