6061 is the least expensive and most versatile of the heat-treatable aluminum alloys. It has most of the good qualities of aluminum. It offers a range of good mechanical properties and good corrosion resistance. It can be fabricated by most of the commonly used techniques. In the annealed condition it has good workability. In the T4 condition fairly severe forming operations may be accomplished. The full T6 properties may be obtained by artificial aging. It is welded by all methods and can be furnace brazed. It is available in the clad form ("Alclad") with a thin surface layer of high purity aluminum to improve both appearance and corrosion resistance. Applications: This grade is used for a wide variety of products and applications from truck bodies and frames to screw machine parts and structural components. 6061 is used where appearance and better corrosion resistance with good strength are required.

6061-T6
Stock Lengths 25' Tapered Flanges
AMS-QQ-A-200/16 (Except for Tolerances and Markings)
AMS-QQ-A-200/8
ASTM B308 UNS A96061

6063 grade is commonly referred to as the architectural alloy. It was developed as an extrusion alloy with relatively high tensile properties, excellent finishing characteristics and a high degree of resistance to corrosion. This alloy is most often found in various interior and exterior architectural applications, such as windows, doors, store fronts and assorted trim items. It is the alloy best suited for anodizing applications - either plain or in a variety of colors.

6063-T52
Stock Lengths 16' (Sharp Inside and Outside Comers)
AMS-QQ-A-200/9

6061 is the least expensive and most versatile of the heat-treatable aluminum alloys. It has most of the good qualities of aluminum. It offers a range of good mechanical properties and good corrosion resistance. It can be fabricated by most of the commonly used techniques. In the annealed condition it has good workability. In the T4 condition fairly severe forming operations may be accomplished. The full T6 properties may be obtained by artificial aging. It is welded by all methods and can be furnace brazed. It is available in the clad form ("Alclad") with a thin surface layer of high purity aluminum to improve both appearance and corrosion resistance. Applications: This grade is used for a wide variety of products and applications from truck bodies and frames to screw machine parts and structural components. 6061 is used where appearance and better corrosion resistance with good strength are required.

6061-T6
Stock Lengths 25'
AMS-QQ-A-200/16
(Except for Tolerances and Markings)
AMS-QQ-A-200/8

6061 is the least expensive and most versatile of the heat-treatable aluminum alloys. It has most of the good qualities of aluminum. It offers a range of good mechanical properties and good corrosion resistance. It can be fabricated by most of the commonly used techniques. In the annealed condition it has good workability. In the T4 condition fairly severe forming operations may be accomplished. The full T6 properties may be obtained by artificial aging. It is welded by all methods and can be furnace brazed. It is available in the clad form ("Alclad") with a thin surface layer of high purity aluminum to improve both appearance and corrosion resistance. Applications: This grade is used for a wide variety of products and applications from truck bodies and frames to screw machine parts and structural components. 6061 is used where appearance and better corrosion resistance with good strength are required.

6061-T6
Stock Lengths 25'
AMS-QO-A-200/16
(Except for Tolerances and Markings) AMS-QQ-A-200/8

6061 is the least expensive and most versatile of the heat-treatable aluminum alloys. It has most of the good qualities of aluminum. It offers a range of good mechanical properties and good corrosion resistance. It can be fabricated by most of the commonly used techniques. In the annealed condition it has good workability. In the T4 condition fairly severe forming operations may be accomplished. The full T6 properties may be obtained by artificial aging. It is welded by all methods and can be furnace brazed. It is available in the clad form ('Alclad") with a thin surface layer of high purity aluminum to improve both appearance and corrosion resistance. Applications: This grade is used for a wide variety of products and applications from truck bodies and frames to screw machine parts and structural components. 6061 is used where appearance and better corrosion resistance with good strength are required.

6061-T6
Stock Lengths 25' Tapered Flanges
AMS-QQ-A-200/16
(Except for Tolerances and Markings)
AMS-QQ-A -200/8

6061 is the least expensive and most versatile of the heat-treatable aluminum alloys. It has most of the good qualities of aluminum. It offers a range of good mechanical properties and good corrosion resistance. It can be fabricated by most of the commonly used techniques. In the annealed condition it has good workability. In the T4 condition fairly severe forming operations may be accomplished. The full T6 properties may be obtained by artificial aging. It is welded by all methods and can be furnace brazed. It is available in the clad form ("Alclad") with a thin surface layer of high purity aluminum to improve both appearance and corrosion resistance. Applications: This grade is used for a wide variety of products and applications from truck bodies and frames to screw machine parts and structural components. 6061 is used where appearance and better corrosion resistance with good strength are required.

6061-T6
Stock Lengths 25'
AMS-QQ-A-200/16
(Except for Tolerances and Markings)
AMS-QQ-A-200/8

Aluminum Alloy 2024 is a high strength material used in a variety of critical industrial and commercial applications. In the annealed condition, it can be readily formed and machined to a high finish, working well for both hot and cold working and forging. This alloy can be welded through inert gas consumable electrode arc methods. Continental Steel & Tube Company offers Aluminum Alloy 2024 in beam form, as well as in sheets, plates, and bars for structural supports and architectural applications.

Aluminum Alloy 2024, used in a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications, is available from Continental Steel in channel form. This shape is essential for use in aerospace assemblies, architectural and marine applications, and the binding of structural components. Light weight, cost effective, and highly corrosion resistant, Aluminum Alloy 2024 offers excellent strength and machinability when in the anneal condition.

Aluminum 5083, the strongest of the non-heat-treatable alloys, is made from the finest grade raw material available while remaining a cost-effective choice. It maintains good formability in the tempered condition, and takes welding and cold working well. Due to its excellent thermal conductivity, resistance to corrosion, and ability to withstand low temperatures, this alloy is best suited for marine and cryogenic applications. It is not recommended for use in temperatures above 65ºC. Continental Steel offers this alloy in the form of channels, along with other various shapes.

Reliable even in the most extreme environments, Aluminum Alloy 7050 features excellent mechanical properties and high-fracture toughness. Continental Steel is a leading supplier of 7050 channels — U-shaped parts extruded with two 90-degree angles. This alloy is corrosion resistant and can withstand huge temperature variations, making it a mainstay of aerospace, construction, and maritime applications. Aluminum Alloy 7050 channels are heavily utilized for structural and architectural components due to their excellent strength-to-weight ratio and reasonable costs.

Continental Steel offers Aluminum Alloy 5086 in the form of beams, typically used for construction support pieces. This material is the ideal choice for beams because of its high strength-to-weight ratio, strong corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity. 5086 becomes even stronger with stain hardening and cold working, and meets a variety of specifications from leading organizations. Its properties allow it to thrive in a variety of environments, including marine projects, transportation equipment, and drilling rigs.

Aluminum 5083 is the strongest of the non-heat-treatable alloys and is highly suitable for welding and cold working. This affordable alloy is made from the finest grade raw material available. It offers good formability, exceptional thermal conductivity, and strong corrosion resistance. In addition, this material withstands low temperatures and industrial chemical environments. Continental Steel offers Aluminum 5083 in a range of forms, including beams for use in demanding architectural applications. 

Aluminum 5086 is a structural alloy that can be strengthened through stain hardening and cold working. It offers strong corrosion resistance and high electrical conductivity, which has made it a popular and cost-effective choice in various industrial jobs. Conventional welding methods can be used; however, electric arc welding is preferred. This specific alloy is offered in the form of channels, used primarily to bind structural components for use in architectural, machinery, and aerospace framing applications.

Aluminum 5456 is a wrought aluminum-magnesium alloy commonly used in structural applications. It can be formed through rolling, extrusion, and forging, and becomes stronger with cold working. This high-quality alloy is made from the finest raw materials and is available in a variety of shapes and sizes to meet your specific project requirements. This alloy is strong fit for beams, typically used in construction applications and aerospace components, because it can be machined easily and resists tremendous pressure. 

Aluminum Alloy 5456 is a wrought aluminum-magnesium alloy. It is chemically very similar to Aluminum Alloy 5356, which is primarily used as welding filler, but is used in structural applications because of its strength and easily weldable properties. It is best formed by extrusion, rolling, and forging, though forging is less common. Continental Steel & Tube Company offers Aluminum Alloy 5456 in a number of forms including channels.

Heat-treated Aluminum 6061 is a popular choice for channels, U-shaped pieces that are usually extruded with a 90-degree angle on each side. With their cost-effectiveness, light weight, and excellent strength, Aluminum 6061 channels are commonly used to bind structural components used in architecture, machinery, furniture, paneling, railings, and other applications. The alloy provides some of the best corrosion resistance, enduring harsh natural and industrial environments.

Aluminum Alloy 6063 offers high corrosion resistance, excellent finishing characteristics, and fair machinability. It can be hot or cold formed and is available in the T6 or T4 temper. This medium strength alloy takes welding and anodizing well. Common uses for this material include electrical substations, pipe railings, windows, and irrigation tubing. Continental Steel’s Aluminum 6063 meets various industry standards and is available in channels for architectural applications.

Aluminum Alloy 6063 offers high corrosion resistance and excellent finishing characteristics. It can be both hot and cold formed and is available in the T6 or T4 temper. This medium strength alloy is well suited for welding and anodizing, and offers fair machinability. Commonly used for pipe railings, furniture, and road transportation, Aluminum 6063 is available from Continental Steel in the form of beams for architectural applications. 

Less expensive than stainless steel while maintaining an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, Aluminum Alloy 6082 is an essential element for structural beam products. Its composition includes higher proportions of manganese, making it the strongest of the 6000 series and replacing Aluminum 6061 in many high-stress applications. Designers and machinists can fabricate beams in a range of dimensions thanks to its excellent workability; it is highly weldable, brazeable, solderable, and machinable. Finished Aluminum Alloy 6082 beams feature excellent corrosion resistance, with typical applications including columns, bridge construction, floor support, and many others.

Popular in the aerospace industry, Aluminum Alloy 7075 offers durable stress-corrosion cracking resistance and becomes stronger at sub-zero temperatures. It is available in the clad form, which improves corrosion resistance. Through the use of resistance welding, this alloy is commonly utilized in demanding applications such as highly stressed structural parts, aircraft fittings, and missile components. Continental Steel offers Aluminum 7075 in a variety of sizes and shapes, including channels.

Aluminum 7075, a high-strength alloy widely used in the aerospace industry, becomes stronger when exposed to sub-zero temperatures. With a unique chemical composition, this alloy offers good stress-corrosion cracking resistance and an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. Continental Steel offers Aluminum 7075 in the form of beams for structural components; it is frequently used in aircraft parts and missile components.