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As one of the most widely used materials in various industries, aluminum offers a range of benefits that make it a popular choice for different applications. One particular form of aluminum extrusion that stands out is the square tube. With its versatility, durability, and aesthetic appeal, aluminum square tubes have become a go-to material for many manufacturing and construction projects.
In this article, we will explore the characteristics and applications of aluminum square tubes, their standards and grades, anodized finishes, colors, and the expertise of ZYTC, a leading manufacturer of aluminum extrusions with over 20 years of experience in the industry.
What is an Aluminum Square Tube?
An aluminum square tube is a hollow extruded profile with a square cross-section that allows for easy fabrication and assembly. It is made from aluminum alloys that provide excellent strength-to-weight ratios, corrosion resistance, and conductivity. Aluminum square tubes can be produced in various sizes, thicknesses, and lengths to meet specific design requirements.
Applications of Aluminum Square Tubes
Thanks to their versatility and durability, aluminum square tubes find use in a wide range of applications. Some of the most common uses include:
- Frameworks and support structures in construction
- Architectural accents and features
- Furniture frames and legs
- Racks and shelving systems
- Manufacturing equipment and machinery
- Aerospace and automotive components
- Electrical conduits and wiring channels
Standards and Grades of Aluminum Square Tubes
To ensure quality and consistency, aluminum square tubes are manufactured according to specific standards and grades. The three most commonly used aluminum alloys for square tubes are:
- 6063 - Often used for architectural and decorative applications due to its good finishing properties and corrosion resistance.
- 6061 - Known for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio and weldability, making it suitable for structural applications.
- 3003 - A non-heat-treatable alloy used for general-purpose applications that require good formability and corrosion resistance.
Other alloys that are also used for square tubes include 7075, 5052, and 5083, which offer higher strength and toughness for more demanding applications.
Anodized Finishes and Colors
Aluminum square tubes can be finished with anodization to enhance their corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and aesthetics. Anodizing involves immersing the aluminum in an electrolytic solution and applying an electric current to produce a protective oxide layer on the surface. The oxide layer can be dyed in various colors to achieve the desired appearance.
Some of the most popular anodized finishes for aluminum square tubes include:
- Clear anodized - A transparent coating that preserves the natural color and texture of the aluminum.
- Black anodized - A dark finish that provides a sleek and modern look for architectural and decorative applications.
- Bronze anodized - A warm-toned finish that mimics the look of bronze metal and is often used for windows, doors, and trims.
ZYTC: Your Trusted Partner for Aluminum Extrusions
With over 20 years of experience in the aluminum extrusion industry, ZYTC has become one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality aluminum products, including square tubes. Their expertise covers the entire process of extrusion, from design and tooling to finishing and packaging. They use advanced equipment and techniques to ensure precision, consistency, and efficiency in every project.
Whether you need standard or custom-made aluminum square tubes, ZYTC can provide you with a wide range of options that meet your specifications and quality standards. Their products are manufactured using top-grade materials and undergo rigorous testing to ensure durability, performance, and safety.
Conclusion
Aluminum square tubes are a versatile and durable material that offers many benefits for various applications. With its different alloys, finishes, and colors, aluminum square tubes can be tailored to meet specific design requirements and aesthetic preferences. By choosing a reputable manufacturer like ZYTC, you can get high-quality aluminum products that meet your expectations and budget.
| Product Name | Aluminum Tube, aluminum pipe, aluminium piping, aluminium tubing |
| Shape | Round, Square, Rectangular, Oval, Special shape(Hollow) |
| OD | 6-800mm or as required |
| Wall Thickness | 0.3-100mm or as required |
| Length | ≤6000mm or as required |
| Surface | Mill Finished, Anodized, Powder Coated, Imitated Wooden, etc |
| Process | Extruded, Refined, Seamless |
| Temper | O, H111, H112, T1, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7 |
| Packing Details | 1) Inside Packed with a plastic protective film to protect each piece |
| 2) Outside Wrap to be bundled by waterproof craft paper | |
| Grade | 1000 Series: 1050, 1060, 1100, etc. 2000 Series: 2014, 2024, 2219, etc. 3000 Series: 3003, 3004, etc. 5000 Series: 5052, 5083, 5056, 5086, 5154, 5454, etc. 6000 Series: 6005, 6060, 6061, 6063, 6082, 6105, etc. 7000 Series: 7075, 7A04, 7005, etc. |
| Loading port | Tianjin Port In China |
| payment terms | L/C, D/A, D/P, T/T, West Union, Etc. |
| Application | 1) Kitchenware, food and chemical products processing and storage devices; 2) Aircraft fuel tanks, oil pipe, rivets, wire; 3) Cans cover, car body panels, steering plates, stiffeners, brackets and other components; 4) Manufacturing trucks, tower building, ship, train, furniture, machinery parts, precision machining with the tubes, rods, shaped, sheet metal. |
| Kind attention | The specifications can be customized according to customer requirements. |
* Classification: Round Aluminium Drawn Tube, Drawn Flat/Oval Aluminum Tube, Aluminium Inner Grooved Tube(Internal Thread Tube), Aluminum Capillary Tube, Aluminium Peanut Tube, Aluminium Drawn Profiles (plate and bar profiles)
* Outside Diameter: 4.0mm - 600.0 mm
* Thickness: 0.5 mm - 20.0 mm
* Length: as requirements
* Tolerance: As standard
* Precision: As drawing or as standard
* Temper: O, F, H14, H16, H18, H32, H111, T5, T6, T351, T3511, etc.
* Surface Treatment: Chemical Treatments: Anodizing, Electrophoretic Coating, Fluorocarbon Coating, Powder Coating, Wood Grain Transfer Mechanical Treatments: Drawing/Brushed, Polishing, Sand Blasting
*Grade: 1000 Series: 1050, 1050A, 1060, 1060A, 1070, 1100, 1200
2000 Series: 2011, 2014, 2017, 2024
3000 Series: 3003, 3A21
5000 Series: 5005, 5052, 5454, 5754, 5083, 5086
6000 Series: 6005, 6060, 6061, 6063, 6082
7000 Series: 7005, 7020, 7072, 7075
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* Outside Diameter: 6.0mm - 1000.0 mm
* Thickness: 0.5 mm - 60.0 mm
* Length: as requirements
* Tolerance: As standard
* Precision: As drawing or as standard
* Temper: O, F, H14, H16, H18, H32, H111, etc.
* Surface Treatment: Chemical Treatments: Anodizing, Electrophoretic Coating, Fluorocarbon Coating, Powder Coating, Wood Grain Transfer Mechanical Treatments: Drawing/Brushed, Polishing, Sand Blasting
*Grade: 1000 Series: 1050, 1050A, 1060, 1060A, 1070, 1100, 1200, 1035
3000 Series: 3003, 3105
5000 Series: 5005, 5052, 5454, 5754, 5083, 5086
6000 Series: 6005, 6060, 6061, 6063, 6082
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* Outside Diameter: 200.0mm - 600.0 mm
* Thickness: 10 mm - 120.0 mm
* Length: Less than 1000mm
* Tolerance: As standard
* Precision: As drawing or as standard
* Temper: T5, T6, T651, etc.
* Surface Treatment: Anodizing
*Grade: 2000 Series: 2014, 2024
5000 Series: 5052, 5083, 5754 6000
Series: 6005, 6060, 6061, 6063, 6082
7000 Series: 7075
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* Side Width: 10.0*20mm - 220*140mm
* Thickness: 1.0 mm - 15.0 mm
* Length: as requirements
* Temper: T5, T6, T651, etc.
* Anodized protection thickness: 8 - 25 um
* Powder coating color thickness: 40 - 120 um
* Surface Treatment: Mill, Anodized, Powder Coated, Electrophoresis, Wood Grain, Timber, Pvdf Paint, Polish, Brushed
*Grade: 6063, 6060, 6061, 6463, 7075
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* Side Width: 10*10 mm - 220*220 mm
* Thickness: 1.0 mm - 15.0 mm
* Length: as requirements
* Temper: T5, T6, T651, etc.
* Anodized protection thickness: 8 - 25 um
* Powder coating color thickness: 40 - 120 um
* Corner: Round corner, L corner
* Surface Treatment: Mill, Anodized, Powder Coated, Electrophoresis, Wood Grain, Timber, Pvdf Paint, Polish, Brushed
*Grade: 6063, 6060, 6061, 6463, 7075
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* Outside Diameter: 3.0mm - 30.0 mm
* Thickness: 0.35 mm - 2.5 mm
* Length: not fixed, around 40-100kg/reel depending on the size of the tube
* Coil Size: Coil I.D: 400mm/500mm,
Coil O.D:750mm-1200mm
Coil height:310mm/400mm
* Temper: O, H112, H14, H18, H24, etc.
* Standard: ASTM B241/B241M, ASTM B234/B234M etc.
* Grade: 1050, 1060, 1070, 3003, etc
* General LWC Aluminum Coil Tube Stock Size: OD 6.0 mm-20.0 mm, W.T. 0.35mm - 2.0mm
General Pancake Aluminum Coil Tube Stock Size: OD 1/4''- 3/4'', W.T. 0.35mm - 2.0mm,
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* Outside Diameter: 6.0mm - 1000.0 mm
* Thickness: 0.5 mm - 60.0 mm
* Length: as requirements
* Tolerance: As standard
* Precision: As drawing or as standard
* Temper: O, F, H14, H16, H18, H32, H111, T5, T6, T351, T3511, etc.
* Surface Treatment: Chemical Treatments: Anodizing, Electrophoretic Coating, Fluorocarbon Coating, Powder Coating, Wood Grain Transfer Mechanical Treatments: Drawing/Brushed, Polishing, Sand Blasting
*Grade: 1000 Series: 1050, 1050A, 1060, 1060A, 1070, 1100, 1200
2000 Series: 2011, 2014, 2017, 2024
3000 Series: 3003, 3A21
5000 Series: 5005, 5052, 5454, 5754, 5083, 5086
6000 Series: 6005, 6060, 6061, 6063, 6082
7000 Series: 7005, 7020, 7072, 7075
PLEASE CONTACT THE SALES TEAM FOR THE MOLD LIST
Q: What kind of ZYTC company?
A: ZYTC is a professional manufacturer of metals and alloy productions and has its own warehouse with more than 30,000 tons capacity. We are working hard to open up the international market. At the same time, we will encounter a variety of purchase orders, In order to meet customer requirements and improve services, we will also distribute some kinds of metal products, of course, our strict procurement management and quality management departments can guarantee excellent quality of all products.
Q: What certificate does ZYTC have?
A: ZYTC acquired the ISO 14001 environmental management system certificate, 0HSAS18001 occupational health and safety management system certificate, and ISO 9001 quality management system certificate.
Q: What's your purchasing system?
A: Our procurement system adopts the 5R principle to ensure the "right quality" from the "right supplier" with the "right quantity" of materials at the "right time" with the "right price" to maintain normal production and sales activities. At the same time, we strive to reduce production and marketing costs to achieve our procurement and supply goals: close relationships with suppliers, ensure and maintain supply, reduce procurement costs, and ensure procurement quality.
Q: Who are your cooperate partners?
A: ZYTC has a very good relationship with world-known factories, such as Baosteel, TISCO, ZPSS, JISCO, ATl, SMC, HAYNES, VDM, ArcelorMittal, Outokumpu, etc.
Q: What are your company's payment methods?
A: 30% T/T deposit, 70% T/T balance payment before shipment. More payment methods depend on your choices.
Q: Can you accept small orders?
A: If we have the exact materials in stock, we can deliver even 1 piece. If we don't have the goods in stock, the MOQ is normally 1 ton.
Q: Do you guarantee the safe and reliable delivery of products?
A: Yes, we always use high-quality packaging for shipping. We usually pack the products with a soft material such as polyethylene foam and then pack it in wooden cases to ensure the safety of the product in the process of transportation.
Q: Does ZYTC provide processing services?
A: Yes, we also provide processing services to the outside world, and providing professional services is one of our goals. Such as bending, water cutting, laser cutting, digging holes, welded, slit coil, and other processing according to the drawings.
Q: How to guarantee the quality?
A: Each production procedure will be subject to testing and evaluation. from the very choice of raw materials to the package for shipment. Only the products surviving all the tests are delivered for export.
Q: What if there is a quality problem?
A: We also keep a piece of the sample before shipping. After comparing the buyer's test result, and it turns out to be our problem, we will return the money back and pay for your lost or delivery of qualified materials again.
Q: Can you provide samples?
A: As a professional company, we know that the quality of products is valued by each customer, especially for international trade, we understand the customer's worries, so we can provide samples to customers, and we can ensure the consistency of the quality of samples and batch product products. The sample is free, but the buyer should pay the freight fee. And the freight fee will be returned in the future order.
Q: How about the delivery time?
A: Stock products can be shipped within 3 days. Customized product delivery time is normally 25 working days, but it is also influenced by the specific requirements or the order quantity. Partial shipment is allowed.