5083 Aluminum Pipe

Aluminium 5083 is a strong magnesium-manganese-chromium-aluminium alloy. It can be hardened by cold work, but is not heat treatable to higher strength. It has good ductility for the strength level, better than most other 5000 series alloys .

Due to its excellent corrosion resistance, especially in seawater environments, 5083 aluminum pipe is primarily used in the marine industry. In addition to its outstanding corrosion resistance, 5083 aluminum pipe also exhibits excellent welding characteristics, making it highly suitable for the fabrication of pressure vessels.

Standard specifications

ASTM/ ASME B210, B221, ASTM B241, B429, AMS OQ -A-200/8, WWW-T-700/5

Chalco's inventory of EN AW-5083 aluminum tube stock sizes

We supply Sch 40, Sch80, Sch120, Sch160,Aluminum 5083 Pipe of different shapes and sizes. We are the professional manufacturer and exporter of seamless 5083Aluminium Pipes.

Chalco offers the lowest price guarantee on its stock of 5083 aluminum pipe, with no minimum order quantity restrictions.

AA5083 aluminum pipe introduction

Aluminium 5083 pipes equivalent grades

The physical properties of 5083 aluminum pipe

The mechanical properties of 5083 aluminum pipe

The chemical composition of 5083 aluminum pipe

The production method of 5083 aluminum pipe

Extrusion method

Preheated 5083 aluminum alloy billets are fed into a continuous extrusion machine, which extrudes them into the desired tubular shape. This method is suitable for large-diameter pipes and complex cross-sectional shapes.

Forging method

5083 aluminum billets can be transformed into tubes through a forging process by placing the billet into a mold and applying high pressure to alter its shape, ultimately forming the tube.

Welding method

5083 aluminum sheets or 5083 aluminum alloy coils are joined into tubes using welding processes. Welding methods include TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), MIG (Metal Inert Gas), electron beam welding, and others.

The characteristics of 5083 aluminum pipe

5083 aluminum alloy contains 5.2% magnesium, 0.1% manganese, and 0.1% chromium. In the annealed state, it exhibits high strength and maintains good formability due to excellent ductility.

5083 aluminum piping possesses high corrosion resistance, making it particularly suitable for marine applications, but it is not recommended for use in applications exceeding 65°C.

5083 aluminum is a high-strength magnesium-manganese-chromium-aluminum alloy. It can be hardened through cold working but cannot be heat-treated to achieve higher strength levels. It possesses good ductility at its strength levels, surpassing most other alloys in the 5000 series.

The applications of 5083 aluminum pipe

Chalco is a 5083 aluminum pipe manufacturer, producing 5083 seamless aluminum pipe, 5083 welded aluminum pipe, 5083 forged aluminum pipe, and 5083 extruded aluminum pipe for various purposes.

Aerospace

5083 aluminum pipe is widely used in the structural components of aircraft, rockets, missiles, and other aerospace vehicles due to its lightweight, high corrosion resistance, and welding capabilities. These applications include missile launch tubes and missile casings.

Marine engineering

5083 aluminum pipe is used in marine engineering for manufacturing ship hulls, decks, marine tanks, offshore platforms, and diving equipment due to its corrosion resistance, which allows it to maintain excellent performance in saltwater environments.

Pressure vessels

5083 aluminum pipe is suitable for manufacturing various types of pressure vessels, including boilers, gas cylinders, and chemical reactors. Its high strength and corrosion resistance make it a safe and reliable choice.

Oil and gas industry

5083 aluminum pipe is used in the oil and gas exploration and transmission equipment, including well pipes, gas pipes, pipelines, valves, and tanks, due to its ability to withstand corrosive oil and gas media.