Chalco conductive aluminum tubular bus pipe conforms to ASTM B241, ASTM B 317M-07, GB/27676-2011, GB/T 33228-2016, IS:5082, IS:2673 etc. standards. Hot selling alloy products include 1350, 1060, 1070, 3003, 3A21, 6061, 6063, 6101 and some others.
6101 high-strength tubular conductive busbar is a high-strength conductive material, with 55% IACS guarantee, good corrosion resistance and weldability. It plays an important role in the safe transmission of power transmission and transformation systems.
Why choose Chalco 6101 aluminum tubular bus pipe
Chalco aluminum conductive bus pipes are produced by using the technology of casting hollow core billet + three roll rolling + cold stretching. The products have uniform and stable mechanical and electrical properties in both length and cross-sectional directions;
Chalco conductive aluminum tube products use independently developed rare earth and heat-resistant aluminum alloy materials, which have excellent processing, welding, conductivity, and heat resistance properties;
Chalco conductive aluminum tubes are widely used in power engineering such as transmission and transformation stations, as well as in power equipment such as transformers, and have established cooperation with many well-known enterprises.
Specification of Chalco 6101 EC aluminum tubular busbar
Temper | T6 T61 T63 T64 T65 T7 H14 H18 O |
Outer diameter | Φ60mm-Φ450mm |
Wall thickness | 3mm-15mm |
Length |
The length of a single bus pipe can reach 15 meters; deviation:+15~+25mm |
Curvature | m/L<2.0mm |
Size and Deviation | Click to view the [Size and Deviation Table] |
Surface requirement | The surface is smooth and flat, without cracks, wrinkles, inclusions, deformation, or distortion. |
Product requirement |
The finished pipeline is completely straight; High dimensional accuracy and high tensile strength; Not prone to discharge and corona. |
Profiles can be provided |
Certificate of origin; Invoice and PL certified by Chamber of Commerce; Test certificate according to EN 10204 3.1; Other test reports that may be requested by the customer. |
Electrical and Mechanical property of Chalco 6101 tubular aluminum bus bar
Alloy | 6101 T6 | 6101 T61 | 6101 T63 | 6101 T64 | 6101 T65 |
Thermal conductivity W/mK (typical) | 218 | 222 | 218 | 226 | 218 |
Thermal conductivity watts/sq.in/in℃ | 5.3/5.4 | 5.5/5.6 | 5.4/5.5 | 5.715.8 | 5.715.8 |
Electrical conductivity percent IACS at 20℃(c) | 55/56 | 57/58 | 56/57l | 59.5/60.5 | 56.5/57.5 |
Electrical Resistivity(dc) at 20 ℃ (68°F) micorohms/sq.in/ft (d) | 14.81/14.55 | 14.29/14.04 | 14.55/14.29 | 13.69/13.46 | 14.42/14.17 |
Temperature coefficient of electrical resistance at 20℃/℃(e) | .00363/.00370 | .00370/.00383 | .0370/.00377 | 00393/.00400 | 00373/.00380 |
Alloy and Temper | Thickness in. | Tensile Strength (ksi) at 20℃ (68oF) | Typical Ultimate (b) | Typical Yield (b) | Typical (a) Elongation (Percent - in2 in. or 4 Dia.) | |
Minimum Ultimate (b) | MinimumYield (b) | |||||
6101-T6 | 0.125-0.500 | 29 | 25 | 32 | 28 | 15 |
6101-T61 | 0.125-0.749 | 20 | 15 | |||
0.750-1.499 | 18 | 11 | ||||
1.500-2.000 | 15 | 8 | ||||
6101-T63 | 0.125-0.500 | 27 | 22 | |||
6101-T64 | 0.125-1.000 | 15 | 8 | |||
6101-T65 | 0.125-0.749 | 25 | 20 |
Chalco 6101 tubular aluminum bus bar hot selling product type
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6101 Seamless Aluminum Bus Pipe
Manufactured using seamless extrusion, offering superior mechanical strength and conductivity, ideal for high-load electrical systems to ensure stability and safety.
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Tin-Plated 6101 Aluminum Bus Pipe
Tin-plated surface enhances corrosion and oxidation resistance, preventing contact oxidation and ensuring stable conductivity.
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Nickel-Plated 6101 Aluminum Bus Pipe
Nickel plating improves wear and high-temperature resistance, making it suitable for electrical applications in harsh and high-temperature environments.
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Anodized 6101 Aluminum Bus Pipe
Anodizing forms a dense oxide layer, providing excellent corrosion resistance and insulation, while enhancing wear resistance for use in demanding conditions.
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Heat Shrink Insulated 6101 Aluminum Bus Pipe
Covered with heat-shrink insulation to provide superior electrical protection, preventing short circuits and arc faults in high-voltage systems.
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6101 Aluminum Square/Rectangular Bus Pipe
Square/rectangular shape increases surface area for better heat dissipation and offers higher current-carrying capacity, ideal for compact electrical system designs.
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Perforated 6101 Aluminum Bus Pipe
Perforations enhance heat dissipation, preventing overheating and ensuring optimal performance in high-power and high-load electrical systems.
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Explosion Welded Copper-Clad Aluminum Bus Pipe
Utilizes explosion welding to bond copper and aluminum, combining the superior conductivity of copper with the lightweight and cost-efficiency of aluminum.
Temper option for 6101 aluminum buspipe
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6101-T6 Aluminum Bus Pipe
Solution heat-treated and artificially aged to achieve maximum mechanical strength while maintaining good electrical conductivity. Ideal for high-stress applications in power transmission systems.
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6101-T5 Aluminum Bus Pipe
Cooled from an elevated temperature and artificially aged, offering a balanced combination of strength and conductivity. Frequently used in power distribution systems and high-load environments.
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6101-O Aluminum Bus Pipe
Fully annealed with maximum ductility and highest electrical conductivity. Best for easy forming and bending applications where conductivity is a top priority.
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6101-T4 Aluminum Bus Pipe
Solution heat-treated and naturally aged to provide moderate strength and high conductivity. Suitable for applications requiring a balance between mechanical performance and electrical efficiency.
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6101-T61 Aluminum Bus Pipe
A specialized variant of T6 with enhanced creep resistance and strength, making it ideal for prolonged service life in high-load environments.
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6101-T63 Aluminum Bus Pipe
Heat-treated and aged to optimize corrosion resistance and mechanical strength, often chosen for outdoor or corrosive environments.
Manufacturing & Processing capabilities of Chalco 6101 aluminum bus pipe
Chalco uses advanced technology and manufacturing techniques to deliver high-quality 6101 aluminum bus pipes. Our seamless production process ensures superior strength, conductivity, and reliability, with extensive customization options. From precision fabrication to surface treatments like tin and nickel plating, we provide tailored solutions for various industrial applications.Quick Quote
Production strength & quality control
- Chalco uses high-purity 6101 aluminum alloy with conductivity ≥55% IACS for stable, reliable performance.
- Our automated production lines and T4/T5/T6 heat treatments ensure high-volume output and enhanced conductivity and strength.
- Key quality factors like dimensions, conductivity, mechanical strength, and corrosion resistance are strictly controlled.
- Chalco specializes in seamless bus pipe production, offering superior strength, reliability, and enhanced conductivity by eliminating weak points found in welded structures. Ideal for high-performance applications.
- All products meet ASTM B317 standards and are ISO 9001 certified for consistent international quality.
Surface Treatment & Coating
- Offers a range of surface treatments such as tin plating, nickel plating, anodizing, and protective spraying.
- Tin/nickel plating enhances conductivity and oxidation resistance, making it ideal for high-conductivity applications.
- Improves corrosion resistance, extending the lifespan of aluminum bus pipes in outdoor or high-humidity environments.
- Suitable for use in various industries such as power systems, rail transport, industrial automation, and more.
Fabrication & machining capabilities
- Provides a variety of processing services, including cutting, punching, drilling, bending, and more to meet different structural needs.
- Utilizes CNC machining equipment to ensure high dimensional accuracy and consistency in processing.
- Capable of processing round, square, rectangular, and other cross-sections, suitable for complex electrical layouts.
- Customizable to meet customer-specific requirements, offering flexible solutions for various applications.
Bending Specifications for Extruded 6101 Aluminum Alloys | ||
Type of Bar Alloy and Temper | Thickness (in.) | Minimum Radius |
Extruded 6101-T6 | 0.125-0.375 | 2 x thickness |
Extruded 6101-T6 | 0.376-0.500 | 2 1/2 x thickness |
Extruded 6101-T61 | 0.125-0.500 | 1 x thickness |
Extruded 6101-T61 | 0.501-0.749 | 2 x thickness |
Extruded 6101-T61 | 0.750-1.000 | 3 x thickness |
Extruded 6101-T61 | 1.001-1.625 | 4 x thickness |
Extruded 6101-T63 | 0.125-0.375 | 1 x thickness |
Extruded 6101-T63 | 0.376-0.500 | 1 1/2 x thickness |
Extruded 6101-T63 | 0.501-1.000 | 2 1/2 x thickness |
Extruded 6101-T64 | 0.125-0.750 | 1 x thickness |
Extruded 6101-T64 | 0.751-1.000 | 2 1/2 x thickness |
Extruded 6101-T65 | 0.125-0.500 | 1 x thickness |
Extruded 6101-T65 | 0.501-0.749 | 2 x thickness |
Advantages of Chalco 6101 tubular aluminum bus bar
Chalco’s 6101 tubular aluminum bus bars deliver high conductivity, low resistance loss, and excellent strength. Their tubular design enhances transmission efficiency, while customizable shapes and sizes suit diverse applications. With strong weldability and thermal performance, they ensure safe, reliable operation under high current loads.Quick Quote
Advantages of tubular busbar
- The tubular conductor has a larger cross-sectional area, reduces the influence of Skin effect and resistance loss, and improves the transmission efficiency;
- Reduce Corona Inception Voltage;
- Can be customized and assembled through various methods such as connection, bending, welding, etc., to adapt to different circuit layouts and topological structures.
Advantages of Chalco 6101 aluminum tubular busbar
- It has high strength and processing performance, and can be made into circular or square tubes according to application requirements, making it easy to process, shape, and connect.
- 6000 series aluminum alloy has good weldability and can be connected by various welding methods to improve the manufacturing and installation efficiency of conductors.
- It has good thermal conductivity and can effectively dissipate heat. Under high current loads, it is possible to better control temperature and prevent overheating.
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Cooperative field of Chalco 6101 aluminum conductive tubular busbar
Tubular conductors are a new type of conductor that replaces traditional transmission conductors such as rectangular, slot shaped, strip busbar, and flexible conductors.
Used for 400KV, 220KV, 132 KV, and 33 KV switchyards, as well as for connecting large pivot twist substations such as 220KV, 500KV, 750KV, and 1000KV with multi circuit power grid lines and main transformers.
Application of Chalco 6101 round tubular busbar
- Aluminum alloy extruded pipes for high-frequency conductivity in power plants;
- Current conductors in power construction projects;
- The conductor connection between the power grid transmission conductor and the substation;
- Jumpers in transmission lines;
- Connecting conductors in power equipment;
- High current DC ice melting device, etc.
Application of Chalco 6101 square tubular busbar
Chalco 6101 square tube bus has a low Skin effect ratio similar to the round tube, and has the advantage of relatively simple adapter plate required for installing the bus on the foundation insulator, and other flat sides are convenient for connecting the takeout mat. Typically used for generator phase and station busbars, it is located in a protective enclosure with staggered ventilation holes on the top and bottom surfaces.
More electrical aluminum products in Chalco
- EC Grade aluminum wire rod
- Conductive aluminum busbar
- Electrical aluminum tubular bus pipe
- Aluminum plate strip foil for capacitor
- Aluminum wire for electrical application
Size and deviation table of Chalco 6101 aluminum tubular busbar
Size table reference table | ||||
SCH 40 Nominal size (in.) |
Outside diameter of tube (in.) |
Wall Thickness (in.) |
Area (sq. in.) |
Weight (lb/ft) |
1 | 1.315 | 0.133 | 0.4939 | 0.581 |
1.25 | 1.66 | 0.14 | 0.6685 | 0.786 |
1.5 | 1.9 | 0.145 | 0.7995 | 0.94 |
2 | 2.375 | 0.154 | 1.075 | 1.264 |
2.5 | 2.875 | 0.203 | 1.704 | 2.004 |
3 | 3.5 | 0.216 | 2.228 | 2.621 |
3.5 | 4 | 0.226 | 2.68 | 3.151 |
4 | 4.5 | 0.237 | 3.174 | 3.733 |
5 | 5.563 | 0.258 | 4.3 | 5.057 |
6 | 6.625 | 0.28 | 5.581 | 6.564 |
8 | 8.625 | 0.322 | 8.399 | 9.879 |
SCH 80 Nominal size (in.) |
Outside diameter of tube (in.) |
Wall Thickness (in.) |
Area (sq. in.) |
Weight (lb/ft) |
1 | 1.315 | 0.179 | 0.6388 | 0.751 |
1.25 | 1.66 | 0.191 | 0.8815 | 1.037 |
1.5 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 1.068 | 1.256 |
2 | 2.375 | 0.218 | 1.477 | 1.737 |
2.5 | 2.875 | 0.276 | 2.254 | 2.65 |
3 | 3.5 | 0.3 | 3.016 | 3.547 |
3.5 | 4 | 0.318 | 3.678 | 4.326 |
4 | 4.5 | 0.337 | 4.407 | 5.183 |
5 | 5.563 | 0.375 | 6.112 | 7.188 |
6 | 6.625 | 0.432 | 8.405 | 9.884 |
8 | 8.625 | 0.5 | 12.763 | 15.009 |
Wall thickness deviation | ||||||||
Nominal wall thickness | 3-5 | >5 -8 | >8-10 | >10-12 | >12-15 | >15 -20 | ||
Ordinary level | Average & nominal wall thickness | ±0.30 | ±0.50 | ±0.70 | ±0.9 | ±1.10 | ±1.3 | |
Any & nominal wall thickness | H14 | ±0.40 | ±0.60 | ±0.90 | ±1.10 | ±1.3 | ±1.6 | |
T5A, T6, T10 | ±12% of the specified wall thickness, maximum value is 1.90 | |||||||
High precision level | Average & nominal wall thickness | ±0.15 | ±0.20 | ±0.38 | ±0.50 | ±0.70 | ±1.00 | |
Any & nominal wall thickness | H14 | ±0.2 | ±0.3 | ±0.5 | ±0.76 | ±1.00 | ±1.4 | |
T5A, T6, T10 | ±10% of the specified wall thickness, maximum value is 1.70 |
Outer diameter deviation | |||
Nominal OD | Ordinary level | ||
Average & Nominal outer diameter | Any & Nominal outer diameter | ||
H14 | T5A, T6, T10 | ||
50.00-80.00 | ±0.24 | ±0.30 | ±0.45 |
> 80.00-120.00 | ±0.35 | ±0.40 | ±0.62 |
>120.00-150.00 | ±0.45 | ±0.50 | ±0.75 |
>150.00-200.00 | ±0.65 | ±0.7 | ±1.00 |
>200.00-250.00 | ±0.77 | ± | ±1.2 |
>250.00-300.00 | ±0.96 | ±1 | ±1.5 |
>300.00-350.00 | ±1.3 | ±1.4 | ±1.8 |
High precision level | |||
Nominal OD | Average & Nominal outer diameter | Any & Nominal outer diameter | |
H14 | T5A, T6, T10 | ||
50.00-80.00 | ±0.15 | ±0.15 | ±0.3 |
> 80.00-120.00 | ±0.20 | ±0.20 | ±0.41 |
>120.00-150.00 | ±0.25 | ±0.25 | ±0.5 |
>150.00-200.00 | ±0.38 | ±0.38 | ±0.76 |
>200.00-250.00 | ±0.50 | ±0.5 | ±1.00 |
>250.00-300.00 | ±0.64 | ±0.64 | ±1.25 |
>300.00-350.00 | ±0.9 | ±0.9 | ±1.6 |
With Chalco 6101 tubular aluminum bus bars, you can rely on advanced technology, superior quality, and versatile solutions to meet the demanding needs of your electrical systems. Whether you're looking for enhanced efficiency, superior strength, or customization for complex layouts, our products provide the ideal solution. Contact us today to learn more about how Chalco's products can support your business and help you achieve optimal performance in every project.
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