2024 Aluminum Pipe

2024 Aluminum Pipe – Technical Details and Applications

2024 aluminum pipe is a copper-alloyed aluminum product primarily used in applications requiring high strength, fatigue resistance, and lightweight properties. It’s widely used in aerospace structures such as wings, fuselage components, and support structures due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. The T3 temper, in particular, offers the best combination of strength and flexibility for aircraft structures. Compared to other alloys like 6061, 2024 offers higher strength but lower corrosion resistance, making it ideal for internal structural applications. While it comes at a higher cost compared to 6061, the increased strength makes it more economical for critical structural applications.

Key Features

• High Strength: 2024 aluminum pipe offers excellent tensile strength, making it ideal for structural applications.
• Good Fatigue Resistance: The alloy is known for its ability to withstand repeated stress, making it perfect for aerospace and automotive applications.
• Weldability: Though not easily welded using conventional methods, friction welding can be used effectively.
• Lightweight: Combines high strength with a low weight, critical for aviation and structural components.
• Machinability: Offers good machinability, making it suitable for complex designs.

Specifications

• Alloy: 2024
• Temper: O, T3, F
• Outer Diameter: 3/16” to 5”
• Wall Thickness: 0.028” to 0.250”
• Shapes: Round, square, and rectangular
• Standards: ASTM B210, AMS 4088, AMS-WWT-700/3