2618 Aluminum Bar
2618 Aluminum Bar is a heat-treatable alloy. It is a copper-nickel-iron aluminum alloy from the 2000 series. It is specifically engineered for applications requiring exceptional high-temperature performance. These applications also need superior strength and excellent fatigue resistance. This alloy contains 2.0–3.0% copper. It also contains 1.3–1.8% nickel. The composition includes 1.0–1.5% iron and 1.0–1.5% magnesium. This creates a unique composition. It delivers outstanding mechanical properties at elevated temperatures up to 300°C (572°F).
The industry widely recognizes 2618 aluminum alloy for its excellent creep resistance and thermal stability, making it the material of choice for critical aerospace components, high-performance engine parts, and heavy-duty industrial applications.
| Advantage | Description |
High Strength-to-Weight Ratio |
2618 Aluminum Bar has an excellent high strength-to-weight ratio, providing exceptional mechanical strength while maintaining structural lightness. This characteristic is particularly important in the aerospace and automotive industries, helping to improve fuel efficiency and overall performance. |
Mechanical Performance at High Temperatures |
2618 Aluminum Bar retains stable mechanical performance even in high-temperature environments, maintaining good strength and toughness even under short-term high temperatures of up to 250°C. This makes it widely used in engine components and other high-temperature structural parts. |
Excellent Creep Resistance |
2618 Aluminum Bar offers outstanding creep resistance, effectively resisting material deformation even under prolonged exposure to high temperatures. This property ensures structural stability and reliability in applications such as aircraft engines, turbines, and high-performance race car engines. |
High-Temperature Resistance |
2618 Aluminum Bar remains stable in environments up to 150°C and can withstand short-term exposure to temperatures up to 250°C, exhibiting exceptional thermal stability. It is suitable for manufacturing aerospace engine components and high-performance racing engine parts exposed to high temperatures. |
HSTF specializes in manufacturing high-quality 2618 aluminum alloy bars. These bars meet stringent aerospace standards, including DTD 5014A, MSRR 8018, and AMS 4132. We offer customized solutions and professional technical support. This ensures you receive the best materials to meet the needs of your project. Contact us today to discuss your specific requirements.
HSTF Aluminum is a high-quality 2618 aluminum rod bar supplier and manufacturer in China. We have large stock, factory direct price, quality assurance, fast delivery.
Specification
| Alloy | 2618 (Al-Cu-Ni-Fe-Mg Series) |
| Temper | T6 (Solution Heat-Treated & Artificially Aged) T61 (Modified T6 for Optimal Properties) |
| Diameter Range | 5mm (0.2″) to 300mm (12″) – Custom sizes available |
| Length | 1–6 meters (3–20 feet) – Custom lengths available |
| Cross-Section Shapes | Round, Hexagonal, Square – Custom profiles available |
| Surface Finish | Turned, Peeled, Anodized – Custom finishes available |
| Packaging | 1.Inner protection: We wrap each aluminum rod in PE film to resist moisture and scratches.
2.Bundle securing: We reinforce the aluminum rods with steel or PET straps and add protective pads to prevent loosening and wear. 3.Outer packaging: Bulk orders are packed in sturdy wooden crates or pallets, with optional export-gradefumigation and moisture-proof lining for compression and shock resistance. |
2618 Aluminum Chemical Composition
| Element | Composition (%) |
| Si | 0.10-0.25 |
| Fe | 0.9-1.3 |
| Cu | 1.9-2.7 |
| Mn | – |
| Mg | 1.3-1.8 |
| Ni | 0.9-1.2 |
| Zn | 0.10 |
| Ti | 0.04-0.10 |
| Other | 0.20 |
| Al | Remainder |
2618 Aluminum Bar Mechanical Properties
| Temper | 2618-T6 T6511 Aluminum Rod | 2618-T8 T8511 Aluminum Bar | 2618-T1 T62 Aluminum Rod |
| Tensile Strength Rm/MPa | 375 MPa | 385 MPa | 365 MPa |
| Yield Strength Rp0.2/MPa | 315 MPa | 325 MPa | 305 MPa |
| Elongation % | 6% | 5% | 5% |
HSTF Hot Selling Products
2618 Aluminum Round Bar
2618 Aluminum Round Bar offers excellent high-temperature performance and good mechanical strength, widely used in the aerospace and automotive industries for the manufacturing of rotating components such as engine shafts, turbine parts, and high-temperature structural components.
2618 Aluminum Square Bar
2618 Aluminum Square Bar, with its high strength and heat resistance, is commonly used in the aerospace and automotive sectors to manufacture high-load-bearing components, especially for frame structures and support components.
2618 Aluminum Flat Bar
2618 Aluminum Flat Bar is known for its good thermal conductivity and heat resistance, making it ideal for manufacturing supports, panels, and reinforcements in high-temperature environments. It also has extensive applications in mold making and mechanical processing.
2618 Aluminum Hex Bar
2618 Aluminum Hex Bar, with its hexagonal cross-section and high-strength characteristics, is widely used in the manufacturing of fasteners, mechanical connectors, and aerospace high-temperature components, providing excellent structural stability.
2618 Forged Aluminum Bar
2618 Forged Aluminum Bar is processed using forging techniques, further enhancing the material’s strength and fatigue resistance. Manufacturers often use it in high-stress environments such as aerospace engine components and racing engine parts.
2618 Extruded Aluminum Bar
2618 Aluminum Extruded Bar is manufactured using the extrusion process, ensuring excellent dimensional accuracy and surface quality. Manufacturers widely use it in aerospace structural components, mechanical parts, and high-temperature automotive applications.
| Forged Aluminum Square Bar | Forged Aluminum Round Bar | ||
| Maximum weight | ≤ 9T | Maximum weight | ≤8T |
| Width | ≤ 2000mm | Diameter | ≤ 800mm |
| Height | ≤ 500mm | – | – |
| Length | ≤ 7000mm | Length | ≤ 7000mm |
| Available temper: O, F, H112, T3, T4, T5, T6, T62, T652, T73, T74, T7452, T852, etc. | |||
| Executive standard: GBn223, YS/T479, ASTM B247, AMS series standards | |||
Application
| Application Field | Description |
| Aerospace | 2618 Aluminum Rod is widely used in the aerospace industry due to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio and reliable high-temperature performance. It is particularly suitable for manufacturing aircraft structural components and engine parts. It has the ability to maintain outstanding mechanical properties. This is in high-temperature environments. This makes it an ideal choice for turbine blades. It is also ideal for turbine disks.It is used in combustion chambers. It serves other critical components as well. |
| Automotive | 2618 Aluminum Bar is highly favored in the automotive industry for its heat resistance and thermal fatigue resistance, making it especially suitable for manufacturing high-performance engine components, such as forged pistons. Many automotive enthusiasts prefer 2618 aluminum pistons. They can effectively absorb a large amount of heat. This is under extreme temperatures. They also minimize damage and deformation. This ensures stable engine operation under high loads. |
| Industrial | 2618 Aluminum Bar is extensively used in the industrial sector for producing forged components, tools, and parts requiring high thermal stability. Its exceptional mechanical and heat-resistant properties make it ideal for applications in high-temperature environments, such as machinery structural parts, mold bases, and industrial equipment subjected to significant stress, ensuring long-term stable operation. |
Why Choose Us?
Quality Assurance – All products comply with ASTM, AMS, EN, ISO and other international standards, ensuring high purity, uniformstructure, and stable performance.
Professional Supplier – Professional 2618 aluminum rod bar supplier in China. We have an advanced factory to ensure quality and efficiency.
Competitive Price – The mature supply chain system, advanced equipment and technology ensure that our products are highly competitive in cost and price.
Superior Quality – Quality supervision on whole process of production from raw materials, manufacturing, packaging, warehousing till container loading.
On-Time Delivery – The mature logistics management system and company self owned freight forwarder ensure that our OTD rate reaches 100%.
FQA
Yes,we promise to provide best quality products and delivery on time .Honesty is our company’s tenet.
We can provide the sample for customer with free, but the customer account will cover the courier freight.
The manufacturing process produces each piece in certified workshops. Our inspection team checks them piece by piece. This is done according to national QA/QC standards. We also could issue the warranty to customer to guarantee the quality.
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