Brian Fasteners offers a full range of Aluminium Bars and Rods from its Houston, USA manufacturing facility. Our products include commercial purity and heat-treatable alloys in numerous grades such as 1060, 5052, 5083, 6061, and more. They are corrosion-resistant, light in weight, and ideal for marine, aerospace, electrical, and structural applications. Decades of experience and expertise have been put into placing orders for aluminum bars with round, square, and hex forms and supplying them in standard as well as custom sizes. Brian Fasteners promises quick delivery, stringent quality testing, and product certifications under ASTM and ISO standards.
Aluminum bars and rods come in a variety of grades, from high-purity (99.5%+) to magnesium, manganese, and silicon-alloyed types. Tensile strength varies from 70 MPa (pure) to as high as 310 MPa (5083/6061), with variable yield strength and hardness depending upon temper. Non-heat–treatable alloys (such as 1050, 5052) achieve strength through cold working, while heat-treatable types (such as 6061) provide higher mechanical properties. All aluminum rods are resistant to corrosion, conductive, non-magnetic, and machinable or formable.
ASTM B211/ASME SB211 – Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rolled or Cold Finished Bar, Rod
ASTM B221/ASME SB221 – Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods
ASTM B565/ASME SB565 – Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rivets and Cold-Heading Rods
ASTM B316/ASME SB316 – Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rivet and Cold-Heading bars and Rods
AMS 4102/ISO Al99.0Cu – Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Cold / Hot Rolled Bars, Rods
| Element | % Present |
| Al | 96 to 98.5 |
| Si | 0.7 to 1.3 |
| Mg | 0.4 to 0.8 |
| Mn | 0.4 to 0.8 |
| Fe | 0 to 0.5 |
| Zn | 0 to 0.2 |
| Ti | 0 to 0.2 |
| Cu | 0 to 0.1 |
| Others (Total) | 0.0 – 0.15 |
| Other (Each) | 0.0 – 0.05 |
| Temper | Tensile | Hardness | ||||
| Ultimate | Yield | Elongation | Brinell | |||
| KSI | MPA | KSI | MPA | % | ||
| T6, T651 | 45 | 310 | 21 | 145 | 25 | 65 |
Yes, aluminum bars are corrosion-resistant due to the formation of a natural oxide layer on the surface, which protects them from rust and deterioration, especially in various environmental conditions.
Yes, aluminum rods can be customized in size and length according to specific requirements. Manufacturers can cut, shape, and tailor the rods to meet precise specifications for various applications.
Aluminium bars perform poorly in high-temperature environments, as they lose strength and can soften at temperatures above 150-200°C. They are prone to oxidation and are unsuitable for extreme heat applications.
Aluminum rods find extensive use in industries like aerospace, automotive, marine, construction, and electrical. Uses range from frames, engine parts, electrical bus bars, railings, panels, and trim decorations. In food and pharma sectors, the non-toxic nature of aluminum makes it ideal for packaging and equipment. Aluminium structural and load-carrying bars are employed in aircraft, trucks, and bridges, and corrosion-resistant bars find application in docks and chemical tanks. Brian Fasteners provides tailor-made aluminum rods for machining, welding, fabrication, and extrusion to meet client requirements and perform under challenging conditions.
10. Aluminium 7050 Bar and Rods
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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