6061 O/T4/T6 Aerospace Aluminum Foil
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6061 O/T4/T6 Aerospace Aluminum Foil

Chalco has AS9100 certification, produces 6061 aerospace aluminum foil according to QQ-A-200/16, QQ-A-225/8, AMS 4009, AMS 4026, ASTM B209, MIL-DTL-46027 etc. standards. 6061 aluminum foil is widely used in the aerospace field. Because of its high strength, good machinability and corrosion resistance, it can be used in aircraft structural parts, engine parts and other occasions with high strength and light weight requirements.

Chalco high quality 6061 aerospace aluminum foil

Chalco 6061 aerospace aluminum foil standards

QQ: QQ-A-200/16, QQ-A-225/8, QQ-A-250/11

AMS: AMS 4009, AMS 4026, AMS 4027

ASTM: ASTM B209, ASTM B221

MIL-DTL-46027

Chalco accreditations

AS9100

OHSAS 18001

ISO14001

ISO 9001

NADCAP HT

NADCAP NDT

IATP16949

aerospace certification

Specifications of Chalco 6061 aerospace aluminum foil

6061 aluminum foil specification
Grade 6000 series (A96061, A86061)
Temper O, T4, T6
Thickness 0.15mm-6.35mm
The commonly used thickness is 0.25mm, 0.5mm, 1mm, 2mm, etc.
Width Usually below 1000mm
The commonly used widths are 100mm, 200mm, 300mm, 500mm, etc.
Length According to different needs, it can be customized according to customer's requirements, and the length generally does not exceed 6000 mm
Surface treatment Grinding, matting, polishing and wire drawing, cleaning and degreasing, surface oiling
Custom surface conditions are available upon request
Product quality Strictly ensure the slice quality, end face alignment, no burr, damage, etc;
Ensure that the adhesive tape at the joint does not stick to one layer;
Ensure that the layout is clean and flat;
The surface shall be free of corrosion, cavity, folding, browning, grooving, edging, wrinkling, concave-convex, staggered layers, oil spots, black oil spots, bright lines, roll printing, etc.
Packing The packaging materials shall be free of foreign matter, damage, pollution, moisture, shock and static electricity. At the same time, the packaging should be marked with the quality standard, batch number, production date and other information of the product for tracking management.
Test Chalco adopts a variety of detection methods, such as ultrasonic flaw detection, X-ray flaw detection, X-ray diffraction, etc., to ensure that the products meet the required performance and quality standards.

Chalco 6061 aerospace aluminum foil purchase guide

Chalco 6061 aerospace aluminum foil production capacity and price

Chalco, with its well-equipped production line as its technical support, ensures that the products are delivered on time and meet the international certification standards, and ensures the stability and consistency of the products produced.

The 6061 aerospace aluminum foil provided by Chalco is a first-hand supply with stable price. For specific prices, please contact our customer service personnel to obtain quotations and free samples. We look forward to cooperating with you.

Chalco 6061 aerospace aluminum foil performance advantages

High strength: 6061 aluminum alloy has good strength and rigidity, can withstand high stress and heavy load, so it can be used to manufacture high-load parts.

Lightweight: compared with traditional steel, 6061 aluminum alloy has low density and light weight, which can reduce the weight of the entire aircraft and improve the load capacity and fuel efficiency.

Good corrosion resistance: 6061 aluminum alloy has good corrosion resistance and can maintain stable performance in various harsh environments such as atmosphere, water, oil and chemicals, so it can be used to manufacture parts that need to be exposed to harsh environments for a long time.

Machinability: 6061 aluminum alloy is easy to process, cast and weld, and can produce parts of various shapes and sizes through various processing methods.

Good conductivity and thermal conductivity: 6061 aluminum alloy has good conductivity and thermal conductivity, so it can be used to manufacture parts that need to conduct current and heat, such as radiators and wires.

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Chalco 6061 aerospace aluminum foil chemical composition

Element Percentage (%)
Silicon (Si) 0.4-0.8
Iron (Fe) 0.7 max
Copper (Cu) 0.15-0.4
Manganese (Mn) 0.15 max
Magnesium (Mg) 0.8-1.2
Chromium (Cr) 0.04-0.35
Zinc (Zn) 0.25 max
Titanium (Ti) 0.15 max
Other Elements 0.05 max (each), 0.15 max (total)

Note: The above percentages are approximate and may vary depending on the specific composition of the alloy.

Chalco 6061 aerospace aluminum foil hot selling products

Chalco 6061 aerospace aluminum foil products mainly include 6061-O, 6961-T4 and 6961-T6 products. Below are the main mechanical properties, physical properties and application parts of these products.

Chalco 6061 O/T4/T6 aerospace aluminum foil mechanical properties

Property AMS standard requirement
Tensile strength ≥290 MPa
Yield strength ≥240 MPa
Elongation ≥10%
Hardness ≥85 HB
Bending strength ≥165 MPa

Chalco 6061 O/T4/T6 aerospace aluminum foil physical properties

Property AMS standard requirement
Density 2.70 g/cm3
Coefficient of thermal expansion 23.6 µm/mK
Thermal conductivity 170 W/mK
Electrical conductivity 43% IACS

Application of Chalco 6061 O/T4/T6 aerospace foil

Aircraft shell: aluminum foil has excellent corrosion resistance, high strength and lightweight characteristics. 6061 aluminum foil is usually used for the manufacture of aircraft shells by multilayer overlay or composite with other materials to form aluminum foil composite materials. It can effectively reduce the weight and fuel consumption of the aircraft and improve the performance of the aircraft.

Fuel storage tanks: 6061 aluminum foil can be used to manufacture various types of fuel storage tanks, such as aviation fuel tanks and fuel pipes. Aluminum foil has good sealing and corrosion resistance, which can ensure the safety and reliability of fuel.

Electronic equipment housing: 6061 aluminum foil can be used to manufacture various types of electronic equipment housing, such as communication equipment housing and satellite equipment housing. Aluminum foil has good conductivity and shielding performance, which can protect the equipment from external electromagnetic interference and electrostatic interference.

Thermal insulation materials: 6061 aluminum foil can be used to manufacture various types of thermal insulation materials, such as aircraft thermal insulation materials and rocket thermal insulation materials. Aluminum foil has excellent thermal conductivity and thermal insulation performance, which can effectively prevent aircraft and rockets from being damaged under high temperature environment.

application of 6061 aerospace aluminum foil

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