http://www.swagelok.com/downloads/webcatalogs/EN/MS-01-153-scs.pdf
6061 is a medium strength alloy used for most general-purpose applications. it
is more corrosion-resistant than 2024. It is also easier to weld than 2024.
2024 is a high-strength alloy most often used in aerospace applications. It has
a yield strength that is roughly 10 percent higher and an ultimate strength of
roughly 50 percent higher than 6061.
I got this quote off Onlinemetals.com. I did not find a difference in the weight
of 6061 VS 2024. Does any one have the right alloy? Looks like the 2024 is
the aerospace version? Chris or JimBob, could an owner substitute SS for Alum?
I buy it in 20' lengths.
Tylor Hall
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> Two charts that show up in a quick search:
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> http://www.webcoindustries.com/tubing/stainless/weight.cfm
> http://www.airpartsinc.com/products/Aluminum-tubing-round-6061-t6.htm
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> Apples to oranges, but similar OD and thickness (1/4" and .035) gives .028 lbs/ft
for aluminum and .082 for stainless.
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> -----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
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> Tylor Hall wrote:
>> SS 1/4" tubing is 0.08 lbs per foot, and Alum 1/4" tubing is 0.453 lb.
>> per foot.
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> 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.
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> chris
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