Continental Steel and Tube Company
Continental Steel and Tube Company
P.O. BOX 030040
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33303
Phone: 954.332.2290
Fax: 954.332.2296
Email: Sales@ContinentalSteel.com
Website: www.continentalsteel.com
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6063 grade is commonly referred to as the architectural alloy. It was developed as an extrusion alloy with relatively high tensile properties, excellent finishing characteristics and a high degree of resistance to corrosion. This alloy is most often found in various interior and exterior architectural applications, such as windows, doors, store fronts and assorted trim items. It is the alloy best suited for anodizing applications - either plain or in a variety of colors.

6063-T52
Stock Lengths 16' (Sharp Inside and Outside Comers)
AMS-QQ-A-200/9
Metal & Alloy Channels & Beams
Unit of Measure
Items Metal & Alloy Channels & Beams
6063-T52C-500-375-125
Aluminum Architectural Channels 		Metal & Alloy Channels & Beams
6063-T52C-500-500-0938
Aluminum Architectural Channels 		Metal & Alloy Channels & Beams
6063-T52C-500-750-125
Aluminum Architectural Channels 		Metal & Alloy Channels & Beams
6063-T52C-625-625-125
Aluminum Architectural Channels 		Metal & Alloy Channels & Beams
6063-T52C-750-375-125
Aluminum Architectural Channels
Material N/A Aluminum
Shapeform N/A Architectural Channels
Series N/A 6063-T52
Grade N/A 6063
Temper N/A T52
Size N/A 1/2 x 3/8 x 1/8 inches N/A 1/2 x 1/2 x 3/32 inches N/A 1/2 x 3/4 x 1/8 inches N/A 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/8 inches N/A 3/4 x 3/8 x 1/8 inches
Working Decimal Equivalent N/A 0.500 x 0.375 x 0.125 inches12.7 x 9.525 x 3.175 mm N/A 0.500 x 0.500 x 0.0938 inches12.7 x 12.7 x 2.38252 mm N/A 0.500 x 0.750 x 0.125 inches12.7 x 19.05 x 3.175 mm N/A 0.625 x 0.625 x 0.125 inches15.875 x 15.875 x 3.175 mm N/A 0.750 x 0.375 x 0.125 inches19.05 x 9.525 x 3.175 mm
Dimension A N/A 1/2 inches N/A 1/2 inches N/A 1/2 inches N/A 5/8 inches N/A 3/4 inches
Dimension B N/A 3/8 inches N/A 1/2 inches N/A 3/4 inches N/A 5/8 inches N/A 3/8 inches
Thickness N/A 1/8 inches N/A 3/32 inches N/A 1/8 inches N/A 1/8 inches N/A 1/8 inches
Estimated Weight N/A 0.1470 lbs/ft0.218760108 kg/m N/A 0.145 lbs/ft0.21578378 kg/m N/A 0.257 lbs/ft0.382458148 kg/m N/A 0.239 lbs/ft0.355671196 kg/m N/A 0.184 lbs/ft0.273822176 kg/m
Estimated Weight per 25' Bar N/A 2.352 lbs1.0668672 kg N/A 2.320 lbs1.052352 kg N/A 4.112 lbs1.8652032 kg N/A 3.824 lbs1.7345664 kg N/A 2.944 lbs1.3353984 kg
ASTM Specification N/A AMS-QQ-A-200/9
Stock Length N/A 16 ft
Ultimate Strength N/A 27 ksi
Yield Strength N/A 21 ksi
Elongation percent in 2 inches N/A 12
Hardness Brinnel Number N/A 60
Ultimate Shearing Strength N/A 17 ksi
Fatigue Endurance Limit1 N/A 10 ksi
Modulus of Elasticity2 N/A 10.0 x 103 ksi
Resistance to Corrosion - General3 N/A A
Stress Corrosion Cracking N/A A
Workability (Cold) N/A B
Mechinability N/A C
Brazeability4 N/A A
Gas Weldability5 N/A A
Arc Weldability6 N/A A
Resistance Spot and Seam Weldability7 N/A A
Applications N/A Pipe railing, furniture, architectural extrusions
Density N/A 0.097 lbs/in³
Specific Gravity N/A 2.70
  • 1 Based on 500,000.000 cycles of completely reversed stress using the R. R. Moore-type of machine and specimen.
  • 2 Average of tension and compression moduli. Compression modulus is about 2 percent greater than tension modulus.
  • 3 Ratings A through E are relative ratings in decreasing order of merit, based on exposures to sodium chloride solution by intermittent spraying or immersion. Alloys with A and B ratings can be used in industrial and seacoast atmospheres without protection. Alloys with C, D and E ratings generally should be protected at least on faying surfaces.
  • 4 Ratings A through D for Weldability and Brazeability are relative ratings.
  • 5 A = Generally weldable by all commercial procedures and methods.
    B = Weldable with special techniques or for specific applications that justify preliminary trials or testing to develop welding procedure and weld performance.
    C = Limited weldability because of crack sensitivity or loss in resistance to corrosion and mechanical properties.
  • 6 A = Generally weldable by all commercial procedures and methods.
    B = Weldable with special techniques or for specific applications that justify preliminary trials or testing to develop welding procedure and weld performance.
    C = Limited weldability because of crack sensitivity or loss in resistance to corrosion and mechanical properties.
  • 7 A = Generally weldable by all commercial procedures and methods.
    B = Weldable with special techniques or for specific applications that justify preliminary trials or testing to develop welding procedure and weld performance.
    C = Limited weldability because of crack sensitivity or loss in resistance to corrosion and mechanical properties.