Aluminum tube
Aluminum tube
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Can anyone suggest a good aluminum alloy to use for a tube. It will be in a moist atmosphere (air on both sides), operating conditions up to 200F and 40psig differential. It needs to be workable enough to be able to roller expand it into a tubesheet and be weldable. ideally 5/8" OD.





RE: Aluminum tube
RE: Aluminum tube
6061-0 should be soft enough.
Have you looked at 5052 it is a little softer but should still be able to handle 40 PSIG. It is a little more corrosion resistant than 6061.
B.E.
RE: Aluminum tube
RE: Aluminum tube
RE: Aluminum tube
RE: Aluminum tube
RE: Aluminum tube
A source for 5052 tubing 5/8" dia.
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B.E.