Thin wall aluminum tube is an aluminum tube with a relatively small diameter and thin wall, produced through processes such as extrusion, cold rolling, drawing, and welding. It features a high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, and corrosion resistance. It is widely used in industries such as marine, pharmaceuticals, packaging, construction, and transportation.
Alloys: 2024, 5083, 6061, 6063, 7075, 2014, 2219, 3003, 5052, 5086, 6005, 6060
Processing methods: Extrusion, cold rolling, drawing, welding
Standards: EN 754, EN 755, ASTM B241, ASTM B210, ASTM B429, JIS H 4080, GB/T 6893
Chalco Hot-Selling Alloys for Thin Wall Aluminum Tubes
Features of 2024 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: The 2024 thin-wall aluminum tube exhibits good hardness, excellent fatigue resistance, and corrosion resistance.
Applications of 2024 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: Its outstanding comprehensive performance makes it an ideal material choice for various fields, widely used in aerospace, high-performance automotive manufacturing, military, high-end instruments, and other industries.
Standards for 2024 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: ASTM B241, ASTM B210, AMS 4086, AMS 4087, AMS 4088, WW-T-700/3.
| Tolerance of 2024 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube | ||||
| Dimensional Tolerance | Ovality Tolerance | Straightness | OD Tolerance | WA Tolerance |
| High Precision | ±0.15mm/M | 0.3mm/M | Up to ±0.05mm | Up to ±0.1mm |
Note: Dimensional tolerances refer to the standard GB/T 4436-2012. Specific diameter and wall thickness tolerances can be customized based on customer requirements.
Characteristics of 3003 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: The 3003 thin wall aluminum tube is an aluminum-manganese alloy tube with excellent corrosion resistance, processability, and deep drawing performance. It can also be brazed.
Applications of 3003 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: Primarily used in chemical equipment, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers and condensers for automotive air conditioning and refrigerators.
Standards for 3003 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: ASTM B241, ASTM B210, AMS 4065, AMS 4067, WW-T-700/2
| Tolerance of 3003 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube | ||||
| Dimensional Tolerance | Ovality Tolerance | Straightness | OD Tolerance | WA Tolerance |
| High Precision | ±0.15mm/M | 0.3mm/M | Up to ±0.05mm | Up to ±0.1mm |
Note: Dimensional tolerances refer to the standard GB/T 4436-2012. Specific diameter and wall thickness tolerances can be customized based on customer requirements.
Features of 5052 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube : The 5052 thin-wall aluminum tube is an aluminum-magnesium alloy tube with excellent corrosion resistance and weldability.
Applications of 5052 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: Mainly used in low to medium-pressure hydraulic systems, fuel lines, and oil circuits.
Standards for 5052 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: ASTM B241, ASTM B210, AMS 4071, WW-T-700/4
| Tolerance of 5052 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube | ||||
| Dimensional Tolerance | Ovality Tolerance | Straightness | OD Tolerance | WA Tolerance |
| High Precision | ±0.15mm/M | 0.3mm/M | Up to ±0.05mm | Up to ±0.1mm |
Note: Dimensional tolerances refer to the standard GB/T 4436-2012. Specific diameter and wall thickness tolerances can be customized based on customer requirements.
Features of 5083 Thin Wall Aluminum Pipe Features: The 5083 thin-wall aluminum pipe is a magnesium-manganese-chromium alloy pipe that can be hardened by cold working but cannot be heat-treated. It has good ductility and excellent corrosion resistance, making it particularly suitable for marine environments.
Applications of 5083 Thin Wall Aluminum Pipe: Widely used in ship oil pipes, railings, handrails, and can also be used for aircraft fuel pipes, hydraulic pipes, pressure vessels, and pipelines in the petrochemical industry.
Standards for 5083 Thin Wall Aluminum Pipe: ASTM B241, ASTM B221, ASTM B210, QQ-A-200/4, AMS 4086, WW-T-700/5
| Tolerance of 5083 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube | ||||
| Dimensional Tolerance | Ovality Tolerance | Straightness | OD Tolerance | WA Tolerance |
| High Precision | ±0.15mm/M | 0.3mm/M | Up to ±0.05mm | Up to ±0.1mm |
Note: Dimensional tolerances refer to the standard GB/T 4436-2012. Specific diameter and wall thickness tolerances can be customized based on customer requirements.
Features of 6061 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: The 6061 thin-wall aluminum tube is one of the most widely used aluminum tubes in the 6000 series. It has high strength, good corrosion resistance, and excellent formability. It is also well-suited for anodizing, and after oxidation, it can be used for some appearance components.
Applications of 6061 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: Widely used in aerospace, automotive manufacturing, bicycle frames, outdoor equipment, camera barrels, and other fields.
Standards for 6061 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: ASTM B241, ASTM B210, AMS4079, AMS4080, AMS4081, AMS4082, AMS4083, WW-T-700/6
| Tolerance of 6061 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube | ||||
| Dimensional Tolerance | Ovality Tolerance | Straightness | OD Tolerance | WA Tolerance |
| High Precision | ±0.15mm/M | 0.3mm/M | Up to ±0.05mm | Up to ±0.1mm |
Note: Dimensional tolerances refer to the standard GB/T 4436-2012. Specific diameter and wall thickness tolerances can be customized based on customer requirements.
Features of 6063 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube : The 6063 thin-wall aluminum tube is an aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy tube with good corrosion resistance and formability. It has excellent processing performance, and due to its finer grain structure, it is an excellent alloy choice for anodizing.
Applications of 6063 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: Commonly used in cylinders, pressure vessels, drive shafts, aluminum bus tubes for electrical applications, building structures, and other fields.
Standards for 6063 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: ASTM B241, ASTM B211, ASTM B221, AMS-QQ-A-200/11
| Tolerance of 6063 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube | ||||
| Dimensional Tolerance | Ovality Tolerance | Straightness | OD Tolerance | WA Tolerance |
| High Precision | ±0.15mm/M | 0.3mm/M | Up to ±0.05mm | Up to ±0.1mm |
Note: Dimensional tolerances refer to the standard GB/T 4436-2012. Specific diameter and wall thickness tolerances can be customized based on customer requirements.
Features of 7075 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: The 7075 thin-wall aluminum tube is a zinc alloy aluminum tube, belonging to a high-strength, hard aluminum tube. It has high strength, surpassing that of mild steel, and exhibits excellent mechanical and corrosion resistance properties. The 7075-T73 thin-wall aluminum tube has outstanding stress corrosion resistance.
Applications of 7075 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: Widely used in aerospace, military equipment, outdoor products such as tent poles, and sports equipment with high-stress requirements.
Standards for 7075 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: ASTM B241, ASTM B211, ASTM B483, AMS QQ-A-200/11
| Tolerance of 7075 Thin Wall Aluminum Tube | ||||
| Dimensional Tolerance | Ovality Tolerance | Straightness | OD Tolerance | WA Tolerance |
| High Precision | ±0.15mm/M | 0.3mm/M | Up to ±0.05mm | Up to ±0.1mm |
Note: Dimensional tolerances refer to the standard GB/T 4436-2012. Specific diameter and wall thickness tolerances can be customized based on customer requirements.
Chalco Hot-selling Thin Wall Aluminum Tube Products
Thin Wall Aluminum Round Tube
Choose from a range of sizes with outer diameters from 5 to 220mm and wall thicknesses from 0.5 to 10mm. Our popular seamless options include 2024, 5083, 6061, 6063, and 7075, known for their excellent strength-to-weight ratio, precise tolerances, and outstanding mechanical performance. View our production specifications for thin wall alu round tube.
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Thin Wall Aluminum Square Tube
Our molds cover a variety of square thin wall tubes with wall thicknesses ranging from 1mm to 7mm, and precision tolerances as tight as 0.0005".Primarily used in lightweight structural applications like aircraft structures and high-altitude trusses, our seamless tubes, alloy including 6061 and 7075. View our production specifications for thin wall alu Square tube.
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Thin walled rectangular aluminum tube
The tube has a rectangular cross-section, offering ample area and bending strength. Typically with side lengths from 10-120mm and wall thicknesses of 1-7mm, popular choices include 6061, 6063, and 6082 alloys. Widely applied in construction, machinery, and all-aluminum shelving.View our production specifications for thin wall alu Rectangular tube.
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Thin walled elliptical aluminum tube
Thin-walled oval aluminum tubes typically exhibit favorable fluid dynamics performance. With wall thicknesses typically ranging from 1-10mm. Commonly used in decorative applications, fluid collection pipelines, radiators, and other fields, with popular alloys including 6061 and 6063.View our production specifications for thin wall alu Oval tube.
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Thin Wall Aluminum Extruded Profiles
Extruded profiles with irregular cross-sectional shapes, such as ellipses or teardrops, are commonly customized based on customer drawings. These profiles can undergo surface treatment and CNC machining. Typically used in architectural decoration, popular alloys include 6005, 6060, 6061, 6063, and 6082.
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Thin Wall Aluminum Tapered Tube(Conical tube)
Tapered tubes, with one end thicker and gradually tapering, are made through extrusion and stretching. Diameter ranges from 180-240mm at the thicker end to 140-180mm at the thinner end. Known for good wind resistance, it finds applications in lamp posts, flagpoles, and outdoor sports gear. Common alloys include 6061, 6063, and 7075.
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Thin Wall Aluminum Telescopic Tube
Thin Wall Aluminum Telescopic Tube is composed of two or more sections, providing excellent telescopic features. Commonly used in applications like tent poles, medical device supports, trekking poles, etc. Alloys include 6061, 7003, 7005, 7075.
Thin Wall Microchannel Aluminum Flat Tube
Thin Wall Microchannel Aluminum Flat Tube is flat-shaped with multiple tiny channels inside, inducing turbulent flow to increase the heat exchange area and efficiency. Commonly used in air conditioning, refrigerators, automotive condensers, evaporators, and engine radiators. The alloy commonly used is 3003.
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Thin Wall Aluminum Pancake/tube Coil
Thin Wall Aluminum Pancake Coil refers to small-diameter aluminum tubes with relatively thin walls, usually coiled and packaged in a spiral shape. This type of aluminum tubing is commonly used in specific applications like refrigerator cooling, air conditioning pipelines, and automotive radiators. Common alloys include 1050, 3003, 3103, and others.
Quick QuoteSpecifications of Thin Wall Aluminum Tube
| Name | Thin wall aluminum tube | |
| Thin wall aluminum tube shape | Round tubes, square tubes, rectangular tubes, oval tubes, special-shaped tubes, etc. | |
| Thin wall aluminum round tube | OD:5-220mm | WA:0.5-10mm |
| Thin wall aluminum square tube | Side length: 10-120mm | WA:1-7mm |
| Thin wall aluminum rectangular tube | Side length: 14*10mm-120*100mm | WA:1-7mm |
| Thin wall aluminum oval tube | Shaft length: 27*11.5mm-114.5*48.5mm | WA:1-2.5mm |
| Thin wall aluminum tube length | 1-6m, Random, Fix & Cut Length or as per clients’requirement | |
| Surface treatment of thin-walled aluminum tubes | Anodizing, brushing, polishing, powder coating, sandblasting, electroplating, polishing, silver plating, etc. | |
| Processability of thin-walled aluminum tubes | Cutting, punching, drilling and milling, CNC, milling, welding, bending, etc. | |
| Quality requirements for thin-walled aluminum tubes | Reference detailed quality requirements | |
| Delivery Types of Thin Wall Aluminum Tubes | Straight Length Delivery, Coiled Delivery | |
| Thin wall aluminum tube packaging | Reference detailed packaging requirements | |
| Standards for thin wall aluminum tubes | EN 754, EN 755, ASTM B241, ASTM B210, ASTM B429, JIS H 4080, GB/T 6893 | |
Features of Thin Wall Aluminum Tube
- Thin wall thickness with relatively small outer diameter dimensions
- Improved surface smoothness
- High precision and strict tolerances
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Good electrical and thermal conductivity
Optimal Industries of Thin Wall Aluminum Tube
Aerospace Industry
Due to the strict size tolerances and excellent surface quality of thin wall aluminum tubes, and the denser internal structure achieved through processes like extrusion and drawing, they find widespread use in various aerospace applications. This includes aircraft cable protection sleeves, aircraft fuel tank pipelines, high-pressure conduits, and various extruded components such as rods and displacement cylinders.
Military Industry
Thin wall aluminum tubes are extensively used in the military industry, including but not limited to optical instrument lenses such as telescopes and periscopes, firearm scopes, and devices like stun guns and batons. In military applications, thin wall aluminum tubes often utilize hard aluminum alloys, such as 2024, 2A12, 7A04, and others.
Electronic and Electrical Communication Sector
Thin-wall aluminum tubes are widely used in the field of electronic communication, with significant quantities typically employed for aluminum busbar tubes, underground power transmission systems, and cable channel materials. The main alloys involved are generally 6061, 6063, 6101, etc. In the communication sector, they can also serve as microwave propagation antennas, television antennas, and rectangular waveguide tubes for radio equipment. This category often demands high tolerances and precision, with common alloys including 5A02, 3A21, 2A12, 2024, 6063, among others.
Transportation Sector
Thin-wall aluminum tubes find extensive applications in the transportation sector. They can be used for exhaust pipes, drainage systems, and fluid conduits in railway vehicles, as well as heat exchange materials, radiators, and air conditioner heat exchangers in automobiles. Commonly used alloys include 3003, 3A21, etc. In shipbuilding, they are employed for mid-upper structure guardrails, non-pressurized beams, with common alloys being 5083, 50520, 6061, 6063, known for their anti-corrosive properties.
Outdoor Equipment Sector
Due to their characteristics of thin walls, thin-wall aluminum tubes are commonly used in applications with expansion requirements such as fishing rods, tent poles, telescopic luggage handles, trekking poles, javelins, etc. Their thinner walls, lighter weight, and superior tolerances make them highly suitable for lightweight and expandable applications in outdoor equipment.
Chalco - Premier Supplier of High-Quality Thin-wall Aluminum Tubes
- As one of China's leading aluminum material manufacturers, Chalco has received SGS certification and achieved ISO quality system certification as well as ISO environmental management system certification. We offer customization according to customer requirements for European, American, Japanese standards, and more.
- Chalco is equipped with multiple advanced dual-action reverse extrusion production lines and supporting extrusion equipment. We also have multiple drawing production lines and associated equipment. Our services include surface treatments such as polishing, oxidation, sandblasting, as well as CNC machining, laser engraving, and other CNC processing services.
- With hundreds of molds, Chalco can produce a full range of thin-wall aluminum tube sizes to meet various size and shape order requirements. Hot-selling sizes can directly match molds, reducing production costs and providing competitive prices.
- Chalco has an advanced in-house quality testing laboratory, dozens of QC inspection teams, and ensures 100% inspection of all thin-wall aluminum tubes before shipment. We also offer services such as customer on-site inspections, third-party inspections, etc., to guarantee product quality.
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Thin wall Aluminum Tube Ultimate Guide
Here is comprehensive information on thin-wall aluminum tubes. If you have any questions about thin-wall aluminum tubes, you can find answers here. You will learn about production processes, specifications, processability, quality requirements, and more.
- What is a thin-wall aluminum tube?
- Production process of thin-wall aluminum tubes
- Production capacity of Chalco thin-wall aluminum tubes
- Thin-wall aluminum tubes vs. thick-wall aluminum tubes
- How is the wall thickness-to-diameter ratio of thin-wall aluminum tubes?
- What is the minimum wall thickness of thin-wall aluminum tubes?
- What surface treatments can Chalco provide for thin-wall aluminum tubes?
- What CNC machining services can Chalco provide for thin-wall aluminum tubes?
- Quality requirements for thin-wall aluminum tubes
- Pricing of thin-wall aluminum tubes
- Packaging of thin-wall aluminum tubes
What is a thin-wall aluminum tube?
A thin-wall aluminum tube refers to an aluminum tube with a relatively thin wall, typically having a ratio of outer diameter to wall thickness greater than 20. The cross-section can be circular, square, or rectangular, and custom shapes can be designed as per requirements. Due to the thin wall, thin-wall aluminum tubes are lighter compared to thick-wall aluminum tubes while maintaining sufficient strength and corrosion resistance. This makes them suitable for applications requiring lightweight, high strength, good corrosion resistance, and thermal conductivity, such as automotive manufacturing, electronics, construction, aerospace, and more.
Production Process of Thin Wall Aluminum Tube
Preheating of Billet: The aluminum billet is heated to the appropriate temperature to increase its plasticity, preparing it for subsequent extrusion and drawing processes.
Hot Extrusion: The heated aluminum billet is passed through the mold of an extrusion machine to form preliminary tubular material through the extrusion process.
Sawing: The tubular material formed by initial extrusion is sawed to achieve the desired length.
Peeling and Boring: The sawed tubular material undergoes peeling and boring processes to ensure exterior quality and precise inner diameter.
Reheating of Blank: The processed tubular material is reheated to the appropriate temperature.
Secondary Extrusion: Through secondary extrusion, the diameter and wall thickness of the tubular material are further altered by adjusting the parameters of the extrusion machine.
Tension Straightening or Roller Straightening: The extruded tubular material undergoes tension or roller straightening to meet specified shapes and dimensions.
Cutting of Heads: Both ends of the tubular material are cut in preparation for intermediate inspection.
Intermediate Inspection: The cut tubular material undergoes intermediate inspection to ensure quality compliance with standards.
Annealing: The tubular material undergoes annealing treatment to eliminate internal stresses and enhance the material's mechanical properties.
Corrosion Treatment: Corrosion treatment is applied to remove surface oxide layers, providing a smoother appearance.
Heading: Both ends of the tubular material are subjected to heading treatment to ensure evenness.
Drawing: Through the drawing process, the diameter and wall thickness of the tubular material are further adjusted to enhance dimensional precision.
Quenching: The tubular material, after drawing, undergoes quenching treatment to increase its hardness and strength.
Precision Straightening: The tubular material, post-quenching, undergoes precision straightening to meet final requirements.
Cutting into Final Products and Sampling: The tubular material is cut into final products, and samples are taken for final inspection.
Inspection and Acceptance: A comprehensive inspection and acceptance process is conducted on the final products to ensure quality compliance.
Oil Coating and Packaging: Approved final products undergo oil coating to prevent oxidation, followed by appropriate packaging.
Delivery: The finalized and packaged products are ready for delivery to the customers.
Chalco Thin Wall Aluminum Tube Production Capacity
Detailed Specifications for Thin Wall Aluminum Round Tube
| Diameter/mm | Wall thickness/mm | |||||||||||||
| 0.5 | 0.75 | 1 | 1.25 | 1.5 | 2 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | |
| 5 | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||||||||
| 8 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||||||
| 10 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||||||
| 12 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||||
| 14 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||||
| 16 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||||
| 20 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
| 25 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||
| 40 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
| 50 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
| 60 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
| 70 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||||
| 80 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||||||
| 100 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||||||
| 120 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||||||
| 140 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||||||
| 160 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||||||
| 180 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||||||||
| 200 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||||||
| 220 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||||||
Detailed Specifications for Thin Wall Aluminum Square Tube
| Side length/mm | Wall thickness/mm | |||||||||
| 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 10 | ★ | ★ | ||||||||
| 14 | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||||
| 18 | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||||
| 22 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
| 28 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||
| 36 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||
| 42 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||
| 50 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||
| 55 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||
| 60 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||
| 70 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||
| 80 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
| 90 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
| 100 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
| 110 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
| 120 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
Detailed Specifications for Thin Wall Aluminum Rectangular Tube
| Size(width*height)/mm | Wall thickness/mm | |||||||||
| 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 14.00×10.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||||
| 16.00×12.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||||
| 18.00×10.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||||
| 18.00×14.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||||
| 20.00×12.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
| 22.00×14.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
| 25.00×15.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||
| 28.00×16.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||
| 28.00×22:00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||
| 32.00×18.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||
| 32.00×25.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||
| 36.00×20.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||
| 36.00×28.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||
| 40.00×25.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||
| 40.00×30.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||
| 45.00×30.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||
| 50.00×30.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||
| 55.00×40.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||
| 60.00×40.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||
| 70.00×50.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||
| 80.00×60.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
| 90.00×70.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||
| 100.00×80.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||
| 110.00×90.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
| 120.00×100.00 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | |||||
Detailed Specifications for Thin Wall Aluminum Oval Tube
| Size(Long axis*short axis)/mm | Wall thickness/mm | |||
| 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 | |
| 27×11.5 | ★ | |||
| 33.5x14.5 | ★ | |||
| 40.5x17 | ★ | ★ | ||
| 47x20 | ★ | ★ | ||
| 54x23 | ★ | ★ | ||
| 60.5x25.5 | ★ | ★ | ||
| 67.5x28.5 | ★ | ★ | ||
| 74x31.5 | ★ | ★ | ||
| 81x34 | ★ | ★ | ||
| 87.5x37 | ★ | ★ | ||
| 87.5x40 | ★ | |||
| 94.5x40 | ★ | |||
| 101x43 | ★ | |||
| 108x45.5 | ★ | |||
| 114.5x48.5 | ★ | |||
Thin Wall Aluminum Tube vs Thick Wall Aluminum Tube
Overview
Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: Aluminum tubes with a wall thickness-to-diameter ratio (wall thickness/diameter) less than 0.05.
Thick Wall Aluminum Tube: Aluminum tubes with a wall thickness-to-diameter ratio (wall thickness/diameter) greater than 0.05.
Wall Thickness Range
Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: The wall thickness is usually between 0.5mm and 6mm.
Thick Wall Aluminum Tube: The wall thickness is typically between 5mm and 35mm, reaching up to 65mm or more.
Production Process
Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: Mainly produced using processes such as cold drawing, cold rolling, and cold extrusion.
Thick Wall Aluminum Tube: Mainly produced using processes such as hot rolling and hot extrusion.
Applications
Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: Often used in low-pressure transport pipelines, structural components, and architectural decoration in areas with lower pressure requirements.
Thick Wall Aluminum Tube: Commonly used in fields with higher pressure requirements, such as petrochemicals, power, high-pressure pipelines, ships, hydraulic cylinders, etc.
Price
Thin Wall Aluminum Tube: Typically involves extrusion, drawing, cold rolling, and other complex processes, resulting in a relatively higher price.
Thick Wall Aluminum Tube: Usually produced through hot extrusion or hot rolling, which is a simpler production process, leading to a relatively lower price.
Thin Wall Aluminum Tube - Wall Thickness-to-Diameter Ratio
There is no uniform standard for the wall thickness-to-diameter ratio of thin-wall aluminum tubes, generally ranging from 0.05 to 0.2. Compared to regular tubes, thin-wall aluminum tubes have a smaller wall thickness-to-diameter ratio. In general, the smaller the wall thickness-to-diameter ratio, the thinner the wall thickness, resulting in a lighter weight for the tube. However, this comes with a corresponding decrease in strength. Therefore, thin-wall aluminum tubes find extensive applications in aerospace, architectural decoration, electronics, electrical engineering, transportation, and other fields.
Here are typical values for the wall thickness-to-diameter ratio of thin-wall aluminum tubes in various applications:
- Aerospace: 0.05~0.1
- Architecture: 0.08~0.15
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering: 0.1~0.2
What is the minimum wall thickness of thin-wall aluminum tubes?
Chalco's thin-wall aluminum tubes have a minimum wall thickness of 0.5mm, which is approximately 0.02 inches.
Wall Thickness Range: 0.5-10mm (0.02”-0.4”)
Diameter Range: 5-220mm (0.2”-8.66”)
What surface treatments does Chalco offer for thin-wall aluminum tubes?
When purchasing thin-wall aluminum tubes from Chalco, you can choose from various types of surface treatments, including:
- Anodizing treatment
- Sandblasting surface treatment
- Polishing treatment
- Electroplating treatment
- Brushed finish treatment
- Powder coating treatment
What CNC machining services does Chalco offer for thin-wall aluminum tubes?
Chalco offers a range of CNC machining services, including cutting, punching, drilling and milling, CNC machining, milling, welding, bending, mechanical processing, and laser engraving of logos, among others.
Quality Requirements for Thin-Wall Aluminum Tubes
Mechanical Performance
The mechanical properties, such as strength and hardness, of thin-wall aluminum tubes should meet the required technical specifications, typically varying based on the material and application.
Dimensional Accuracy and Tolerance
Outer diameter, inner diameter, wall thickness, and other dimensions should meet specified tolerance requirements to ensure the required precision. Chalco's tolerance for thin-wall aluminum tubes typically follows the GB/T 4436-2012 standard for high precision.
Surface Quality
- Thin-wall aluminum tubes are typically cold-processed, and both the inner and outer surfaces should be smooth and clean.
- Small defects such as spots, pits, dents, scratches, and graphite oil stains are allowed on the surface, with the depth of defects not exceeding the permissible negative deviation of the wall thickness.
- Surface defects that affect appearance, such as cracks, bubbles, peeling, delamination, folding, foreign inclusions, and corrosion spots, are not allowed.
- The surface should meet the specified requirements for cleanliness and roughness.
Thin Wall Aluminum Tube Pricing
Thin-wall aluminum tubes are relatively expensive. In comparison to regular aluminum tubes, thin-wall aluminum tubes require molding and hot extrusion, followed by multiple drawing processes to meet the specified wall thickness. They typically have smaller diameters compared to thick-walled tubes, and the production process is more complex, leading to higher production costs. As a result, the price of thin-wall aluminum tubes is usually higher than that of thick-walled and regular aluminum tubes.
Packaging for Thin Wall Aluminum Tubes
- The aluminum tubes are wrapped in protective film, equipped with moisture-proof agents, further wrapped in rigid paper shells, and then wrapped with moisture-proof film. Wooden supports are added for reinforcement.
- The aluminum tubes are wrapped in moisture-proof film, directly placed in wooden crates for reinforcement. Steel straps are used for additional reinforcement, and a fumigation certificate is provided.
- Packaging complies with GB/T3199 standards.
- Packaging can be customized according to other requirements specified by the customer.
Chalco can provide you the most comprehensive inventory of aluminum products and can also supply you customized products. Precise quotation will be provided within 24 hours.
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