6061 Marine Aluminum Hollow Bars for Custom Boat Hull Parts

2025-10-22 15:52:17

6061 Marine aluminum hollow bars are a popular choice in the marine industry, recognized for their excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. This specific alloy provides the ideal balance of strength and lightweight construction, essential for marine applications, especially custom boat hull parts.

Features

High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: 6061 boasts a superior blend of strength and a lightweight structure.
Marine-Grade Corrosion Resistance: Being an aluminum alloy, 6061 shows high resistance to saltwater environments, reducing weathering and maintenance needs.
Versatile Tempering Options: 6061 can four referred temper and T6 temper recommends high strength and usable in various fabrication methods.
Ease of Fabrication: Can be easily machined, welded, and formed, making it suitable for custom applications.
Tensile and Yield Strength: Provides improved performance under load, making it an optimal choice for structural components.

Applications

6061 Marine aluminum hollow bars are extensively used in the marine manufacturing sector for applications such as:

Boat hull construction
Engine mounts and supports
Deck hardware components
Structural framing
Custom fittings

These versatile applications stem from its combination of strength, workability, and surface qualities, which are necessary for demanding marine environments.

Technical Specifications

Chemical Composition

Element	Percentage (%)
Aluminum	95.85 – 98.56
Silica	0.40 – 0.80
Iron	0.15 (max)
Copper	0.15 – 0.40
Manganese	0.15 (max)
Magnesium	0.80 – 1.20
Chromium	0.04 – 0.35
Zinc	0.25 (max)
Titanium	0.15 (max)
Other	0.05 (max) each

Alloy Tempering Conditions

Temper	Specifications
T0	As fabricated, soft state for extensive forming and shaping.
T4	Solution heat-treated; natural aging for medium strength.
T6	Solution heat-treated and artificially aged, resulting in maximum strength.

Physical and Mechanical Properties

Property	Value
Density	2.70 g/cm³
Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS)	310 MPa (45,000 psi)
Yield Strength (YS)	275 MPa (40,000 psi)
Elongation	12-16% after fracture
Fatigue Strength	110-150 MPa
Modulus of Elasticity	69 GPa

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6061 Marine Aluminum Hollow Bars are a popular choice in the marine industry, recognized for their excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. This specific alloy provides the ideal balance of strength and lightweight construction.

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