6060 Aluminum Rod Bar
6060 aluminum rod bar is a medium-strength, heat-treatable alloy. Its good weldability and excellent extrudability make it a preferred choice for producing complex cross-section profiles with high surface finishes. This alloy also allows for vibrant, uniform color finishes due to its excellent corrosion resistance and superior anodizing response.
Advantage |
Description |
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Superior Extrudability |
6060 is one of the most extrudable alloys, capable of producing thin-walled and complex cross-sections with high precision and surface quality. |
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Excellent Corrosion Resistance |
The alloy exhibits very good resistance to atmospheric and marine environments, reducing maintenance costs and extending product lifespan. |
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High-Quality Surface Finish |
It responds exceptionally well to anodizing, producing bright, uniform, and durable colored surfaces that are ideal for architectural and decorative applications. |
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Good Weldability |
Can be easily welded using common methods (TIG, MIG), making it suitable for fabricating large structures. |
Our 6060 aluminum alloy bar rod conform to international standards such as ASTM B221, EN 573-3, EN 755-1/2, EN 13195, EN 602, EN755-3. We can also provide Material Testing Certificates (MTC) and third-party inspection reports upon request to ensure quality assurance and traceability for your critical applications. We offer a variety of thicknesses and widths to meet diverse application needs, and provide standard and custom sizes to meet specific design requirements.
HSTF Aluminum is a high-quality 6060 aluminum bar rod supplier and manufacturer in China.We have large stock, factory direct price, quality assurance, fast delivery.
Specification
6060 Aluminum Alloy Bar Physical Properties
| 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 |
6060 Aluminum Alloy Bar Chemical Composition
| 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 |
6060 Aluminum Bar (EN 755-2) Mechanical Properties
| 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 |
HSTF 6060 Aluminum Bar Popular Product
6060 Aluminum Round Bar
Diameter: 10-50 mm
Length: custom sizes available
6060 aluminum rods have excellent corrosion resistance and workability, and are commonly used for parts that require rotation or symmetry.
6060 Aluminum Flat Bar
Width: 10 mm – 200 mm
Thickness: 2 mm – 30 mm
6060 flat bars are commonly used in conductive applications due to their moderate strength and good electrical conductivity.
6060 Aluminum Rectangular Bar
Width: 5mm – 20mm
Thickness: 12mm – 80mm
The 6060 aluminum rectangular bar has a larger flat surface area, making it suitable for structural support and frameworks, providing good stability and strength.
Extrusion Performance of 6060 Aluminum Bar
6060 aluminum alloy bar is well known for its excellent extrudability, making it ideal for producing long-length profiles and precision-shaped bars. Its moderate strength and superior plasticity allow for smooth flow through dies, even for complex cross-sections.
| Parameter | Typical Value |
| Extrusion Temperature | 480–520 °C |
| Extrusion Speed | 20–80 m/min (depends on shape & press size) |
| Extrusion Ratio | Up to 80:1 for small sections |
| Exit Temperature | ≤ 550 °C (to avoid surface tearing) |
Key Extrusion Characteristics:
- Excellent flowability: Low deformation resistance allows high extrusion speeds and stable output.
- Smooth surface finish: Post-extrusion bars typically require minimal machining or polishing.
- Tight dimensional tolerance: Easily achieves accurate and consistent cross-sectional dimensions.
- Wide range of shapes: Suitable for solid bars, hollow profiles, thin-walled or multi-cavity sections.
Thanks to these advantages, 6060 aluminum bar is widely used in architectural frameworks, modular profiles, and decorative structural components. For similar aluminum bar alloys with excellent extrusion performance, consider the following products:
HSTF Processing Services
We also offer comprehensive, customized machining services to meet your specific needs. With advanced equipment and expertise, we can machine aluminum round bars into custom components that perfectly fit your project, helping you optimize your production processes and reduce overall costs.
Professional Processing
Tell us your specific machining requirements or intended use, and our engineers will provide professional machining solutions to ensure the finished product meets your project requirements.
| Processing Services | Description |
| Surface Treatment | Polishing for a bright shine.
Anodizing for enhanced corrosion resistance and a variety of colors. Sandblasting for a uniform matte or textured surface. |
| Custom Length Cutting | Precise cutting to your specified length, ensuring accurate dimensions and reducing material waste. |
| Edge Smoothing Treatment | Deburring and chamfering for smooth, flat edges, enhancing safety and aesthetics. |
| Drilling | High-precision drilling according to drawings, ensuring perfect compatibility with your components. |
| Bending | Accurate bending and forming of aluminum flat bars according to design requirements. |
| Other | Milling, welding, and surface brushing. |
Application
Building and Window/Curtain Wall Systems
The primary applications of 6060 aluminum rods are in building and window/curtain wall structural components. Through extrusion, they can be processed into various cross-sectional shapes for window frames, door frames, curtain wall columns, louvers, canopy frames, balcony railings, and glass strips.
The moderate strength provided by its Mg₂Si strengthening phase is sufficient to meet wind pressure, self-weight, and daily use requirements. Its good weldability and resistance to atmospheric corrosion ensure long-term stability in alternating wet and dry outdoor environments, and facilitates TIG/MIG welding, corner assembly, and other connections on-site or in the factory.
Decorative and Furniture Structural Components
6060 aluminum rods are also widely used in interior and exterior decoration and furniture structural components, such as stair railings, guardrails, partition frames, display case frames, light box frames, billboard skeletons, and office/conference table support structures.
Their smooth surface and ease of oxidation and coloring allow for a variety of colors, including silver, champagne, and bronze, meeting the demands of modern architecture and interior design for both aesthetics and functionality. Furthermore, extrusion molding can achieve slender, streamlined cross-sections, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the space.
Industrial Frames and Equipment Structural Components
6060 aluminum rods are widely used in the manufacture of various industrial frames, equipment supports, assembly line conveyors, machine guards, workbench frames, and display rack structural components due to their good machinability, moderate cost, and high surface finish.
In automated equipment, electronic assembly lines, logistics sorting lines, cleanroom workstations, and other applications, profiles extruded from 6060 aluminum rods can be quickly assembled using angle brackets, bolts, or welding. This reduces overall weight and facilitates later maintenance and modification, making it a preferred lightweight material to replace some steel structures.
Transportation and Vehicle Components
In the rail transit and light commercial vehicle sectors, 6060 aluminum rods are used to manufacture interior frames for rail vehicles (luggage racks, seat frames, door pillars), van body frames, light trailer components, and RV structural parts.
Its high specific strength and good corrosion resistance allow for complex cross-sectional designs through extrusion, meeting requirements for weight reduction, noise reduction, and corrosion resistance. In addition, the surface can undergo anodizing, electrophoretic coating, or spraying to boost appearance and durability, helping meet the needs of modern transportation equipment for lightweight design and long-lasting performance.
Why Choose Us?
Quality Assurance – All products comply with ASTM, EN, ISO, ensuring high purity, uniformstructure, and stable performance.
Professional Supplier – Professional 6060 aluminum alloy bar rod supplier in China. We have an advanced factory to ensure quality and efficiency.
Competitive Price – The mature supply chain system 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%.
