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As a versatile metal, aluminum bar offers the corrosion-resistance, strength, and cost-effectiveness that make it one of the most commonly used metal materials available. Aluminum bar comes in a variety of shapes including round, rectangle, hex, and square. Learn about aluminum alloy grade differences to help you determine which aluminum bar product is best for your construction needs.
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Discover more aluminum benefits and uses with our aluminum infographic.
Check out our selection of Aluminum Bars at IMS!
Aluminum Bar for Construction and Buildings
Common construction uses for aluminum bar include:
- Siding
- Structural frames
- Window frames
- Door frames
- Roofing
- Bridgework/bridge decks
- Infrastructure construction
Discover more aluminum benefits and uses with our aluminum infographic.
Common Aluminum Bar Grades and Alloys
Commonly used aluminum bar alloys for construction include:- 6061 Aluminum
- Easily weldable and machinable.
- Offers high corrosion resistance with high strength.
- Ideal for brazing.
- Common applications include assemblies, electronic parts, fasteners, structural and architectural applications.
- 6063 Aluminum
- Heat-treatable.
- Weldable and formable. Ideal for extrusion projects or applications.
- Smooth surface finish.
- When compared to 6061 aluminum, 6063 aluminum is easier to form.
- It is also more corrosion-resistant than 6061 aluminum due to the lack of copper in its chemical makeup.
Aluminum Bar Shapes
Aluminum bars can be made by extrusion or rolled and coiled. When rolled and coiled, aluminum is heated and coiled. Bars made via extrusion are pushed through a die, under pressure, then shaped as needed.- 6061 Aluminum Square Bar
- 6061 Aluminum Rectangle Bar
- 6061 Aluminum Hex Bar
- 6061 Aluminum Round Bar
- 6063 Aluminum Rectangle Bar
