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Description
Crafted from high-quality aluminium, the 12 mm × 2 mm aluminium round tube offers an excellent balance of strength, lightweight design, and corrosion resistance. Its hollow round profile is ideal for a wide range of industrial, structural, DIY and decorative applications. Whether used in fabrication, furniture, or mechanical components, this tube delivers durability, ease of use, and aesthetic appeal.
Key Features
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Outer diameter: 12 mm; wall thickness: 2 mm
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Lightweight yet robust — solid structural integrity without excessive weight
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Highly corrosion resistant — suitable for outdoor and industrial environments
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Smooth finish — clean look, attractive surface, easy to finish further (polish, anodise etc.)
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Easy to cut, drill, machine, or weld — ideal for both precision work and general fabrication
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Hollow section — useful for decorative elements, frames, supports, model work, etc.
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Good strength-to-weight ratio — cost-efficient where reduced material weight matters
Technical Specifications
Grade | 6060 |
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Size | 50 |
Weight - Kg/m | 0.17 |
Metric Size | 12 mm x 2 mm |
Diameter | 12 mm |
Proof Stress | 120 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength | 160 MPa |
Elongation | 8 Min % |
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 |
Electrical Resistivity | 0.032 x10^-6 Ω .m |
Machinability | Average |
Workability - Cold | Good |
Weldability - Gas | Good |
Weldability - Arc | Very good |
Weldability - Resistance | Good |
Brazeability | Very good |
Applications
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Frameworks & supports in industrial fabrication and light structural work
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Furniture design: legs, rails, decorative supports
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DIY & hobby projects: model making, trims, light fixtures
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Decorative installations and architectural details (e.g. railings, balustrading)
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Mechanical components where hollow tubular sections are needed (shafts, guides, etc.)
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Outdoor fixtures, signage, garden structures — thanks to its corrosion resistance
Why Choose This Aluminium Round Tube?
This 12 mm × 2 mm aluminium tube is an excellent choice when you want something that is easy to work with, visually appealing, and durable. Its combination of moderate strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight make it especially useful in applications where both appearance and performance matter. Plus, being aluminium it’s more manageable (less weight, easier tooling) than many metals, which helps in both cost and labor savings.
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