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Ian Industries offers a wide range of 1060 aluminum tube sizes and processing service
| Outer Diameter | 3-250mm |
|---|---|
| Wall Thickness | 0.2-60mm |
| Grade | 1000 series |
| Temper | O Type, H14, H16, H18, H22, etc |
| Surface Treatment | Anodized, Mill finish, Polished, Powder Coated, etc |
| Product Standard | ASTM, ASME, EN, JIS, DIN, GB/T, etc |
| Processing Service | Bending, Welding, Punching, Laser Cutting, Threading, Lathing, Flaring, Shrinking |
1060 is a commercially pure aluminum (minimum 99.6% Al) with excellent electrical/thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and workability, but lower mechanical strength compared to alloyed grades. It is widely used in electrical, chemical, and general industrial applications.
| Element | Composition (%) |
|---|---|
| Aluminum (Al) | ≥ 99.60 |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 0.35 |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤ 0.25 |
| Copper (Cu) | ≤ 0.05 |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 0.03 |
| Zinc (Zn) | ≤ 0.05 |
| Others (each) | ≤ 0.03 |
Key Features:
High purity (99.6%+ Al) → Excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance.
Soft & highly ductile → Easy to form, weld, and machine.
Lower strength → Not suitable for high-stress structural applications.
| Temper | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Hardness (HV) | Primary Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O (Annealed) | 70 – 90 | 30 – 40 | 30 – 40 | 20 – 30 | Deep drawing, electrical conductors |
| H12 | 90 – 110 | 80 – 90 | 12 – 18 | 30 – 40 | Light structural tubing |
| H14 | 100 – 120 | 90 – 100 | 8 – 12 | 35 – 45 | Moderate-strength tubing |
| H16 | 110 – 130 | 100 – 110 | 6 – 10 | 40 – 50 | Higher rigidity, limited forming |
| H18 (Full Hard) | 120 – 140 | 110 – 120 | 4 – 6 | 45 – 55 | Stiff tubing, minimal bending |
Notes:
O temper is the softest (best for bending, welding, and deep drawing).
H18 is the strongest but least ductile (may crack if overworked).
Lower strength than alloyed grades (e.g., 3003, 5052, 6061).
✅ Electrical Conductivity – ~61% IACS (ideal for busbars, cables).
✅ Thermal Conductivity – ~220 W/m·K (better than alloyed Al).
✅ Corrosion Resistance – Excellent (forms a protective oxide layer).
✅ Formability – Excellent (easy to bend, stamp, weld).
✅ Weldability – Good (TIG, MIG, resistance welding).
❌ Low Strength – Not suitable for heavy load-bearing structures.
Electrical conductors (busbars, cable sheaths, transformer windings).
Heat exchangers & cooling tubes (high thermal conductivity).
Chemical industry tubing (resistant to acids and alkalis).
Decorative/architectural tubing (easy to polish, anodize, or coat).
Food/pharmaceutical packaging (non-toxic, corrosion-resistant).
ASTM B210 / B483: Seamless & welded tubes.
GB/T 4437 (China): Pure aluminum tubes.
EN 573 / EN 754: European standards.
| Alloy | Advantages over 1060 | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| 1060 | Best conductivity, formability | Very low strength |
| 3003 | Higher strength (Mn alloyed) | Lower conductivity |
| 5052 | Much stronger, good corrosion resistance | More expensive |
| 6061 | Heat-treatable, structural strength | Poor conductivity |
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