Aluminium U Channel 18mm x 20mm x 1.1mm
Description
The 18mm x 20mm x 1.1mm aluminium U channel is a lightweight, versatile profile extruded from EN AW-6063 alloy in T5 temper, offering excellent corrosion resistance, smooth surface quality, and ease of machining. With an 18 mm base width and 20 mm leg height, it provides balanced coverage and support for edging, light framing, and panel retention applications.
Commonly used in furniture manufacturing, display construction, shopfitting, and architectural trim, this U channel is easy to cut, drill, and adapt for custom projects.
Supplied in 6-metre standard lengths with a mill finish as standard, it can also be anodised or powder coated for improved durability and enhanced aesthetics.
➤ Minimum order quantity: 500 kg.
➤ Worldwide delivery via road, sea, or air freight.
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Specification | Value |
---|---|
Base Width (a) | 18 mm |
Leg Height (b) | 20 mm |
Wall Thickness (s) | 1.1 mm |
Weight per metre | 0.166 kg |
Standard Length | 6 metres |
Finish Options | Mill finish, powder-coated, anodised |
EN AW-6063
Material Specification
Alloy | AlMgSi0.5 |
Temper | T6 |
Specific Weight | 2.71 gr/cm³ |
Tensile Strength | 215 MPa |
Yield Strength | 170 MPa |
Shear Strength | 130 MPa |
Hardness | 70 HB |
Elongation | 6% |
Elasticity Modulus | 6.89 GPa |
Expansion Coefficient | 23.4 (20–100°C) |
Coating Thickness | > 60 micron |
Anodizing Thickness | 10–25 micron |
Chemical Composition
Element | Range |
---|---|
Silicon (Si) | 0.20 – 0.60 |
Iron (Fe) | max. 0.35 |
Copper (Cu) | max. 0.10 |
Manganese (Mn) | max. 0.10 |
Magnesium (Mg) | 0.45 – 0.90 |
Zinc (Zn) | max. 0.10 |
Titanium (Ti) | max. 0.10 |
Chromium (Cr) | max. 0.10 |
Other Elements (each) | max. 0.05 |
Other Elements (total) | max. 0.15 |