Aluminium 1060 Pipes

Aluminum 1060 is a non-heat treatable, commercially pure aluminum alloy with high thermal and electrical conductivity, good corrosion resistance and excellent formability. It is usually applied in places where these properties are critical, such as heat exchangers and numerous industries.

Chemical Composition of Aluminium 1060 pipes

The composition of the Aluminium 1060 pipes is crucial for understanding its properties and performance in various industrial applications.

Aluminium 1060	Fe	Si	Mg	Mn	Cu	Zn	Ti	Al
Aluminium 1060	0.15 - 0.20	0.10 - 0.15	0.01 - 0.03	0.01 - 0.03	0.01 - 0.05	0.01 - 0.03	0.020 - 0.030	99.60

Thus, this table provides valuable insights into the chemical composition of these flanges, highlighting their properties and suitability.

Mechanical Properties of Aluminium 1060 pipes

The table provides essential information for engineers and manufacturers to assess the integrity and durability of the Aluminium 1060 pipes in demanding environments.

Mechanical Properties - Al 1060
Alloy	Temper	UTS(Mpa)		% Elongation
Alloy	Temper	Min	Max	0.5 mm -0.8 mm	0.81 mm - 1.30 mm	1.30 mm - above
1060	O	55	75	25	25	30
	H12	75	110	6	6	7
	H14	90	120	5	5	6
	H16	95	130	4	4	4
	H18	130	---	3	3	3

Thus, this valuable data on the strength, flexibility, and resilience of the Aluminium 1060 pipes is crucial for ensuring reliability and longevity.

Advantages of Aluminium 1060 Pipes

These flexible pipes offer numerous benefits for various industrial applications, which are as follows.

High Electrical Conductivity: Aluminum 1060 is highly conductive of electricity and, therefore, ideal for electrical uses where energy transfer is paramount.
High Thermal Conductivity: The alloy also has relatively high thermal conductivity, which is useful in applications that involve heat generation or where heat needs to be dissipated or transferred.
Corrosion Resistance: Aluminum 1060 is relatively corrosion-resistant in many environments but is not as corrosion-resistant as other alloys, such as the 5000 or 6000 series aluminum alloys.
Excellent Workability: The alloy is also very suitable for forming, bending and fabrication into various shapes and forms because of its high malleability and ductility without compromising on the mechanical properties of the finished product.
Non-Heat Treatable: Aluminum 1060 pipe is a non-heat treatable alloy, and the desired properties are obtained by cold working.

Aluminum 1060 Pipes offer several advantages that make them suitable for industrial and commercial applications.

Common Applications of Aluminium 1060 Pipes

Due to its excellent features, the Aluminium 1060 Pipes are preferred in various industrial applications. Some of the main applications include.

Electrical Industry: Aluminum 1060 pipes are mostly used in electrical wiring, bus bars and other electrical conductor applications because of their high electrical conductivity.
Heat Exchangers: The material is applied in heat exchanger systems because of its high thermal conductivity, which is desirable for heat exchange.
Reflectors and Lighting: Aluminum 1060 is also used to manufacture reflectors, lamp fittings and other lighting parts because it has high reflectance and good formability.
Chemical and Food Processing: The alloy can be used in chemical processing equipment and food processing industries because of its ability to resist corrosion and its non-toxic properties.
Decorative Applications: Aluminum 1060 pipe is used for applications where the appearance of the material and the ease with which it can be worked are advantageous such as in trim, roofing and architectural applications.
General Fabrication: The material is applied in different general fabrication uses where the characteristics of the alloy, such as corrosion resistance and ease of fabrication, are desirable.

Aluminum 1060 Pipes are applied across various industries due to their valuable features, making them versatile.