The 6060 alloy has medium strength, can be heat-treated, and possesses excellent resistance to atmospheric and seawater corrosion. It has good weldability and is suitable for decorative anodizing.
Compared to 6061 aluminum, the 6060 alloy is easier to bend and extrude, making it especially suitable for applications with complex cross-sections.
Specifications for 6060 aluminum bar
- EN 573-3
- EN 755-1/2
- EN755-3 to EN755-9
- EN 13195
- EN 602
- DIN 17611
Popular sizes of 6060 aluminum bar
6060 aluminum round bar
- 6060 aluminum rods have excellent corrosion resistance and workability, and are commonly used for parts that require rotation or symmetry.
- Diameter: 10-50 mm
- Length: custom sizes available
| Description | Diameter | Weight | Length |
| 10mm 6060 Aluminum Round Bar | 10mm | 0.21 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 12mm 6060 Aluminum Round Bar | 12mm | 0.31 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 14mm 6060 Aluminum Round Bar | 14mm | 0.42 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 15mm 6060 Aluminum Round Bar | 15mm | 0.48 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 20mm 6060 Aluminum Round Bar | 20mm | 0.85 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 25mm 6060 Aluminum Round Bar | 25mm | 1.33 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 30mm 6060 Aluminum Round Bar | 30mm | 1.91 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 40mm 6060 Aluminum Round Bar | 40mm | 3.39 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 50mm 6060 Aluminum Round Bar | 50mm | 5.30 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
6060 flat bar
- 6060 flat bars are commonly used in conductive applications due to their moderate strength and good electrical conductivity.
- Width: 10 mm - 200 mm
- Thickness: 2 mm - 30 mm
| Description(mm) | Width | Thickness | Weight | Length |
| 6060 Flat bar 10x2.0 mill finish | 10mm | 2mm | 0.05 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 10x3.0 mill finish | 10mm | 3mm | 0.08 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 10x5.0 mill finish | 10mm | 5mm | 0.14 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 15x2.0 mill finish | 15mm | 2mm | 0.08 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 15x3.0 mill finish | 15mm | 3mm | 0.12 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 15x6.0 mill finish | 15mm | 6mm | 0.24 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 15x8.0 mill finish | 15mm | 8mm | 0.32 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 15x10.0 mill finish | 15mm | 10mm | 0.41 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 20x2.0 mill finish | 20mm | 2mm | 0.11 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 20x3.0 mill finish | 20mm | 3mm | 0.16 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 20x4.0 mill finish | 20mm | 4mm | 0.22 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 20x6.0 mill finish | 20mm | 6mm | 0.32 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 20x8.0 mill finish | 20mm | 8mm | 0.43 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 20x10.0 mill finish | 20mm | 10mm | 0.54 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 20x12.0 mill finish | 20mm | 12mm | 0.65 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 20x15.0 mill finish | 20mm | 15mm | 0.81 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 25x2.0 mill finish | 25mm | 2mm | 0.14 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 25x3.0 mill finish | 25mm | 3mm | 0.20 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 25x5.0 mill finish | 25mm | 5mm | 0.34 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 25x6.0 mill finish | 25mm | 6mm | 0.41 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 25x8.0 mill finish | 25mm | 8mm | 0.54 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 25x10.0 mill finish | 25mm | 10mm | 0.68 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 25x12.0 mill finish | 25mm | 12mm | 0.81 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 25x15.0 mill finish | 25mm | 15mm | 1.01 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 25x20.0 mill finish | 25mm | 20mm | 1.35 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 30x2.0 mill finish | 30mm | 2mm | 0.16 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 30x3.0 mill finish | 30mm | 3mm | 0.24 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 30x6.0 mill finish | 30mm | 6mm | 0.49 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 30x10.0 mill finish | 30mm | 10mm | 0.81 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 30x20.0 mill finish | 30mm | 20mm | 1.62 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 35x2.0 mill finish | 35mm | 2mm | 0.19 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 35x6.0 mill finish | 35mm | 6mm | 0.57 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 35x10.0 mill finish | 35mm | 10mm | 0.95 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 40x2.0 mill finish | 40mm | 2mm | 0.22 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 40x6.0 mill finish | 40mm | 6mm | 0.65 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 40x10.0 mill finish | 40mm | 10mm | 1.08 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 40x20.0 mill finish | 40mm | 20mm | 2.16 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 40x25.0 mill finish | 40mm | 25mm | 2.70 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 45x3.0 mill finish | 45mm | 3mm | 0.32 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 50x4.0 mill finish | 50mm | 4mm | 0.54 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 50x10.0 mill finish | 50mm | 10mm | 1.35 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 50x30.0 mill finish | 50mm | 30mm | 4.05 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 60x2.0 mill finish | 60mm | 2mm | 0.32 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 60x30.0 mill finish | 60mm | 30mm | 4.86 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 70x2.0 mill finish | 70mm | 2mm | 0.38 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 70x30.0 mill finish | 70mm | 30mm | 5.67 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 80x2.0 mill finish | 80mm | 2mm | 0.43 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 80x40.0 mill finish | 80mm | 40mm | 0.86 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 90x10.0 mill finish | 90mm | 10mm | 2.43 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 100x2.0 mill finish | 100mm | 2mm | 0.54 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 100x30.0 mill finish | 100mm | 30mm | 8.10 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 120x4.0 mill finish | 120mm | 4mm | 1.30 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 120x15.0 mill finish | 120mm | 15mm | 4.86 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 125x10.0 mill finish | 125mm | 10mm | 3.38 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 150x8.0 mill finish | 150mm | 8mm | 3.24 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 150x20.0 mill finish | 150mm | 20mm | 8.10 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 200x10.0 mill finish | 200mm | 10mm | 5.40 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6060 Flat bar 200x20.0 mill finish | 200mm | 20mm | 10.80 | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
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Click to collapse6060 aluminum rectangular bar
- The 6060 aluminum rectangular bar has a larger flat surface area, making it suitable for structural support and frameworks, providing good stability and strength.
- Width: 5mm - 20mm
- Thickness: 12mm - 80mm
| Description | Width | Thickness | Weight | Length |
| 10mm x 25mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 25mm | 10mm | 0.68 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 10mm x 30mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 30mm | 10mm | 0.81 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 10mm x 40mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 40mm | 10mm | 1.08 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 10mm x 50mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 50mm | 10mm | 1.35 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 10mm x 60mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 60mm | 10mm | 1.62 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 10mm x 75mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 75mm | 10mm | 2.03 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 10mm x 80mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 80mm | 10mm | 2.16 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 20mm x 25mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 25mm | 20mm | 1.35 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 20mm x 30mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 30mm | 20mm | 1.62 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 20mm x 35mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 35mm | 20mm | 1.89 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 20mm x 80mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 80mm | 20mm | 4.32 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 20mm x 50mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 50mm | 20mm | 2.70 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 20mm x 60mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 60mm | 20mm | 3.24 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 20mm x 40mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 40mm | 20mm | 2.16 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 5mm x 10mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 10mm | 5mm | 0.14 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 5mm x 20mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 20mm | 5mm | 0.27 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 5mm x 15mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 15mm | 5mm | 0.20 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6mm x 50mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 50mm | 6mm | 0.81 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6mm x 60mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 60mm | 6mm | 0.97 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6mm x 25mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 25mm | 6mm | 0.41 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6mm x 20mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 20mm | 6mm | 0.32 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 6mm x 12mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 12mm | 6mm | 0.19 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 8mm x 35mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 35mm | 8mm | 0.76 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 8mm x 40mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 40mm | 8mm | 0.86 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 8mm x 20mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 20mm | 8mm | 0.43 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 8mm x 30mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 30mm | 8mm | 0.65 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
| 8mm x 80mm 6060 Aluminum Rectangle Bar | 80mm | 8mm | 1.73 kg/m | 1-6 m (custom lengths available) |
Click to see all Chemical elements of 6060 aluminum bar (EN 573-3)
To ensure the mechanical properties of 6060 aluminum alloy, we strictly control the magnesium (Mg) and silicon (Si) content to prevent excess silicon from causing material cracking, thereby ensuring stable product quality.Quick Quote
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Si | 0.30 - 0.60 |
| Fe | 0.10 - 0.30 |
| Cu | 0.0 - 1.0 |
| Mn | 0.0 - 1.0 |
| Mg | 0.35 - 0.6 |
| Cr | 0.0 - 0.05 |
| Zn | 0.0 - 0.15 |
| Ti | 0.0 - 0.10 |
| Other (Each) | 0.0 - 0.05 |
| Others (Total) | 0.0 - 0.15 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Physical properties of 6060 aluminum bar
| Physical Property | Value |
| Density | 2.70 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 655 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 23.4 x10^-6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 69.5 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 209 W/m.K |
| Conductivity | 54 % IACS |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.032 x10^-6 Ω .m |
Mechanical properties of 6060 aluminum bar (EN 755-2)
| Temper | Dimension (mm) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Hardness (HB) |
| T4 | Rod/Bar ≤ 150 | Min. 120 | Min. 60 | 16 | 50 |
| T5 | Rod/Bar ≤ 150 | Min. 160 | Min. 120 | 8 | 60 |
| T6 | Rod/Bar ≤ 150 | Min. 190 | Min. 150 | 8 | 70 |
| T64 | Rod/Bar ≤ 150 | Min. 180 | Min. 120 | 12 | 60 |
| T66 | Rod/Bar ≤ 150 | Min. 215 | Min. 160 | 8 | 75 |
Features of 6060 aluminum bar
Corrosion resistance
Machinability
Complex cross-section extrudability
Weldability
Decorative anodizing suitability
Forgability
Strength
Applications of 6060 aluminum bar
The applications of 6060 aluminum rods are extensive, covering multiple industries, particularly in areas that require good surface finish, corrosion resistance, and ease of machining.
- Complex Cross-Section Extrusion Capability: The 6060 aluminum alloy can be extruded into various complex shapes, making it suitable for the special requirements of construction, transportation, and machinery.
- Excellent Surface Finish: Its anodizing performance is outstanding, achieving an attractive decorative effect after surface treatment, especially suitable for the construction and furniture sectors.
- Lightweight and High Strength: The 6060 aluminum rod provides good strength while being lightweight, making it particularly suitable for industrial applications that demand lightweight structures.
- Corrosion Resistance: It performs exceptionally well in humid environments and corrosive conditions, widely used in marine and offshore engineering.
Annealing process for 6060 aluminum bar
In the production of 6060 aluminum alloy, we utilize an advanced homogenization annealing process at 565°C, with a holding time of 1 hour.
This treatment ensures a uniform distribution of chemical composition within the ingot, enhancing the material's plasticity.
This not only increases the extrusion speed but also significantly improves the surface quality of the profiles, ensuring the reliability and aesthetics of the products during use.
Welding recommendations for 6060 aluminum bar
The 6060 aluminum alloy exhibits good welding performance, suitable for traditional welding methods such as MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding.
Recommended Welding Filler Metals:
- SG-AlMg5: This aluminum-magnesium alloy welding wire contains 5% magnesium and is suitable for welding components requiring higher strength, especially in environments with high corrosion resistance requirements.
- SG-AlSi (4043 Alloy): The 4043 welding wire is a silicon-containing filler material, primarily used to improve fluidity during welding while providing good crack resistance, suitable for general applications.
- SG-AlMg3 (5356 Alloy): The 5356 welding wire contains 3% magnesium, making it ideal for welding applications with high structural strength requirements and good corrosion resistance.
Differences between 6060, 6061, and 6063 alloys
- 6060 Alloy: Suitable for extrusion applications requiring good anodizing effects and lower strength.
- 6061 Alloy: Ideal for high-strength and structural applications, offering superior strength compared to both 6060 and 6063.
- 6063 Alloy: Falls between 6060 and 6061 in strength, providing higher strength than 6060 but slightly lower anodizing performance.
6063 can serve as a substitute for 6060, as they have similar chemical and mechanical compositions and are generally interchangeable.
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