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
Tapered Flanges
AMS-QQ-A-200/16 (Except for Tolerances and Markings) AMS-QQ-A-200/8

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 Corners)
AMS-QQ-A-200/9

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 Corners)
AMS-QQ-A-2QQ79

Aluminum Alloy 2024 is a popular choice because of its high strength-to-weight ratio, affordability, and ability to function smoothly in a wide variety of environments. This particular alloy can be easily machined to a high finish and works best with inert gas consumable electrode arc welding. Continental Steel offers Aluminum Alloy 2024 in tee bar form for use in construction, aerospace, structural, and architectural applications.

Continental Steel ─ 2024 Zees Aluminum Alloy 2024, offered in Zee form, is commonly used for framing, support, slides, or tracks. In the annealed condition, this alloy has excellent machinability and workability. It takes hot and cold forging well, as well as inert gas consumable electrode arc welding. Aluminum 2024 can be quickly machined to a high finish with a low level of corrosion resistance, making it optimal for use in a number of industries and applications such as aircraft, truck wheels, rivets, or scientific instruments.

Aluminum 5083 is a high quality, affordable alloy made using the best raw materials available. It offers high strength and excellent thermal conductivity, and retains good formability in the tempered condition. It is the strongest of the non-heat treatable alloys and can withstand sub-zero temperatures. This material is an excellent choice for cryogenic and marine applications. Continental Steel offers 5083 in a range of forms, including zees.

Aluminum 5083, the strongest of the non-heat-treatable alloys, performs well even in extreme environments. This high quality alloy has high thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance, along with good formability in the tempered condition. Common applications include pressure vessels and underwater vehicles because of its ability to withstand low temperatures. Continental Steel offers Aluminum Alloy 5083 in a variety of forms, including tees for structural components.

Aluminum 7050 is a heat treatable alloy with high fracture toughness and corrosion cracking resistance. It is available in two tempers — T7451 and T7651. The alloy’s high mechanical properties and excellent strength hold up even at subzero temperatures. Applications for this material mostly involve the aerospace industry. Continental Steel offers Aluminum 7050 in a variety of shapes and sizes, including tee bars.

With strong corrosion resistance and high electrical conductivity, Aluminum Alloy 5086 is a desirable choice for applications such as TV towers, transportation equipment, and marine components. The material is strong and can withstand applications in even harsh environments. Continental Steel offers this alloy in various shapes, including tee bars for structural and architectural components. Tee bars are created by heating Aluminum 5086 and extruding the material into a tee shape to create a shape that offers an impressive strength-to-weight ratio.

Aluminum Alloy 5086 is a cost-effective choice for project requiring a strong material with high corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity. With the addition of stain hardening and cold working, 5086 strengthens to become a critical component in a range of applications including armor plating, transportation equipment, and marine components. Continental Steel offers this alloy in Zee form for use in aerospace framing, supports, and tracks.

A wrought aluminum-magnesium alloy, Aluminum Alloy 5456 is chemically similar to Aluminum Alloy 5356, but is used in structural applications as opposed to as filler during welding. Aluminum Alloy 5456 remains easily weldable despite its high strength. Cold working processes, such as extrusion and rolling, are ideal forming processes and create tempers that increase the metal’s strength. Continental Steel & Tube Company stocks Aluminum Alloy 5456 in tee bar form, as well as in channel, angle, and beam form.

Aluminum 6082 tees offer a number of advantages: cheaper than tees built from comparative materials such as stainless steel, the alloy retains excellent strength and workability, including easy welding, brazing, and soldering. Technicians form tee bars by heating and extruding Aluminum Alloy 6082 into commonly-used tee shapes. 6082 offers excellent corrosion resistance, making it an ideal metal for use in construction, architectural, and aerospace applications.

Offering an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, Aluminum Alloy 7075 also provides good stress-corrosion resistance. In the clad form, corrosion resistance increases; this makes the alloy fit for use in applications such as highly stressed structural parts and aircraft fittings. Known for its popularity in the aerospace industry, Aluminum 7075 offers numerous benefits and is available in a variety of forms including tees.

Aluminum 7075, especially popular in the aerospace industry, is a high quality alloy that offers good stress-corrosion cracking resistance; when exposed to sub-zero temperatures, the alloy becomes stronger. Continental Steel offers Aluminum 7075 in the clad form to increase corrosion resistance if needed. This alloy meets a variety of standards and is offered in the form of zee channels for framing and support, with common applications including gears and shafts, missile components, and aircraft fittings.

Aluminum Alloy 7178 is a very strong aluminum alloy, deriving that strength from considerable inclusions of zinc, magnesium, copper, and chromium — about 11% to 12% of the alloy’s elemental composition. Its excellent strength and light weight make it ideal for a number of industries that frequently involve high-stress environments, including the aerospace, military and defense, construction, and marine industries. Continental Steel & Tube Company offers Aluminum Alloy 7178 in coil, shape, and angle form, as well as in extruded Tee bar form in a range of dimensions.