Two charts that show up in a quick search:
http://www.webcoindustries.com/tubing/stainless/weight.cfm
http://www.airpartsinc.com/products/Aluminum-tubing-round-6061-t6.htm
Apples to oranges, but similar OD and thickness (1/4" and .035) gives
.028 lbs/ft for aluminum and .082 for stainless.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-commander-list-server@matronics.com on behalf of Chris
Sent: Sun 11/15/2009 10:34 AM
To: commander-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: AC-680FLP Hydraulic line problems
Tylor Hall wrote:
> SS 1/4" tubing is 0.08 lbs per foot, and Alum 1/4" tubing is 0.453 lb.
> per foot.
Tylor,
Can you provide a reference for those numbers please? My materials
quick reference guide shows that stainless tube is aprox. three times
*heavier* than aluminum.
chris
