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Aluminum tubing is a popular material in many industries due to its durability and versatility. Speciality Metals offers aluminum tubing in various lengths and the 6082 aluminum grade, providing customers with a reliable and strong material. What are the benefits of using this type of tubing in your project? Firstly, it is resistant to corrosion, making it ideal for outdoor applications. Secondly, it is lightweight yet sturdy, making transportation and installation a breeze. Lastly, it is highly recyclable, making it an eco-friendly choice. It’s no wonder why aluminum tubing is so popular among manufacturers and DIY enthusiasts alike.
We offer a wide selection of aluminum tubing online from trusted mills in the UK. Providing high-quality, low-priced aluminum flat strip products to UK businesses and the general public, Speciality Metals is a leading aluminum metals supplier.
Aluminum tubing is an incredibly versatile product. Specialty Metals offers varying lengths of 6082 aluminum grade tubing which measures 19mm in outside diameter with a 1.2mm wall thickness. This tubing size is ideal for various applications and industries. The benefits of using aluminum tubing are numerous, including its lightweight, durability, and resistance to corrosion.
Aluminum tubing is also easily formed, welded, and brazed, making it easy to work with for manufacturing purposes. Its popularity in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction is no surprise, due to its unique combination of strength and flexibility.
We also carry a wide range of aluminum as sheet metal, T section, U channel, angle iron and flat bar.
Speciality Metals is known to be the United Kingdom’s best up-and-coming small-quantity metal company.
Furthermore we stock a vast range of aluminum 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.
It is possible to bend aluminum round tubes of 6082 grade with a diameter of 19mm and a wall thickness of 1.2mm. However, it is important to note that aluminum’s bendability depends on a variety of factors, including the alloy, temper, and bending method. Aluminium 6082 is known for its good formability, making it ideal for bending. To ensure successful bending, it is recommended to use proper bending techniques and equipment designed for aluminium.
Various welding techniques can be used to weld it, including TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding, and even resistance spot welding. The welding procedure must be followed properly and the welding consumables must be specifically designed for aluminum in order to ensure high-quality and reliable welds. To achieve satisfactory weld results, pre-cleaning the surfaces and using appropriate shielding gases is also recommended. A qualified welding professional or welding guidelines specific to 6082 aluminum can provide further insight for successful welding.
We ourselves have published blog articles on the use of TIG and general welding techniques.
Over the years, our customers have used this aluminum round tubes for a variety of specific applications, including:
Handrails and balustrades: The tube’s size and wall thickness make it suitable for creating sturdy and aesthetically pleasing handrail systems in residential and commercial settings.
Furniture construction: The round tube can be used to construct lightweight yet durable furniture frames, such as chairs, tables, and shelving units.
Display systems: The tube’s dimensions make it ideal for creating display stands, racks, and signage holders for exhibitions, retail stores, and trade shows.
DIY projects: Customers often utilize the tube for various DIY projects, such as constructing frames for custom structures, canopies, or outdoor structures like pergolas.
Framework for equipment and machinery: The tube’s dimensions provide structural support in various equipment and machinery applications, including frames for conveyors, robotic arms, and automation systems.
Tent poles and supports: The lightweight nature and strength of the tube make it suitable for tent poles and supports, enabling easy setup and stability for camping and outdoor activities.
Bicycle frames and accessories: The tube can be used in bicycle frame construction and accessories like handlebars or racks due to its strength-to-weight ratio and formability.
We love hearing from our customers. If you want to share the use of any of our materials then please contact us and we may include it through our blog or social medias.
Check out our blog discussing physical differences between aluminum round tube grades. 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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Our goal for our blogs and help guides is to answer as many questions as possible to help to explain the possibilities of mesh to our customers.
Contact us today if you have any questions at all. We are always really keen to help in any way that we can.
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Cheshire, WA1 2WW, United Kingdom
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