6016 Aluminum Alloy

6016 aluminum is a heat-treatable alloy in the 6000 series, primarily composed of aluminum, magnesium, and silicon. It is known for its excellent formability, moderate strength, and good surface finish after painting or anodizing, making it particularly popular in the automotive industry. The alloy also exhibits good corrosion resistance and can be age-hardened to improve mechanical properties after forming.

Description

6016 aluminum is a heat-treatable alloy in the 6000 series, primarily composed of aluminum, magnesium, and silicon. It is known for its excellent formability, moderate strength, and good surface finish after painting or anodizing, making it particularly popular in the automotive industry. The alloy also exhibits good corrosion resistance and can be age-hardened to improve mechanical properties after forming.

Application of 6016 Aluminum Alloy

  • Boats with engines
  • parts of airplanes
  • Building ships
  • Bodies of trucks
  • Tall structures and supports
  • Train cars

6016 aluminum alloy application

Specification

Alloy Temper Thickness (mm) Width (mm) Length (mm)
6016 Alu. Sheet/Coil T4,T6,O 0.3-600 500-2600 500-16000
Length, width, and height can be customized
Alloy Temper Outer Diameter (mm) Inner Diameter (mm) Length (mm)
6016 Alu. Tube T4,T6,O Φ1 – 17,000mm Φ0.5 – 1500mm 5-20,000
Length, width, and height can be customized
Alloy Temper Diameter (mm) Length (mm)
6016 Alu. Bar T4,T6,O Φ1 – 10,000mm 5-20,000
Length, width, and height can be customized
Alloy 6016 Alu.Wire
Size 0.8-30 mm
Grade 1000-8000 Series
Temper T4,T6,O
Weight/Coil Min 50 Kg
Size Tolerance ± 0.02 mm
Length, width, and height can be customized

Chemical Composition

Element Percentage %
Si 0.7-1.3
Fe 0.6 Max
Cu 0.2 Max
Mn 0.2 Max
Mg 0.4-1.2
Cr 0.1 Max
Zn 0.2 Max
Ti 0.1 Max
Others/Each 0.05
Others/Total 0.15
AI Reminder

Mechanical Properties and Tempers

Aluminum 6016
Tensile Strength 180-220 Mpa
Elongation at Break % 20-25%
Shear Strength ~120 Mpa

Feature

  • Excellent Formability: Suitable for deep drawing, stamping, and bending.
  • Good Age-Hardening Capability: Can be strengthened after forming by heat treatment.
  • Good Surface Appearance: Ideal for painted or anodized automotive panels.
  • Moderate Strength: Balanced for structural and aesthetic use.
  • Good Corrosion Resistance: Performs well in typical outdoor and automotive environments.
  • Recyclability: Commonly recycled in automotive and industrial systems.

Why Choose Linsy

Linsy Aluminum is a leading supplier of aluminum products. We provide goods for several industries. These include aerospace, general engineering, automotive, shipbuilding, and special industrial uses.

We really care about quality and the environment. We prove this with our certifications. We hold ISO 9001:2008 for quality management. We also have ISO 14001:2004 for managing the environment. Finally, we have OHSAS 18001:2007 for health and safety at work.

Linsy Aluminum ships its products to Europe and many other locations. This includes South Africa, Brazil, Singapore, Turkey, Japan, South Korea, and several countries in South Asia.

LEARN MORE ABOUT LINSY ALUMINUM

Production Equipments

Certifications

Warehouse and Stock

Order Process

Linsy Advantages

Linsy Aluminum is a leading supplier of aluminum processing products, serving diverse industries including aerospace, general engineering, automotive, marine, shipbuilding and other specialized industrial applications.

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and environmental responsibility, as demonstrated by our certifications: ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and SGS.

SIGN UP the Form Today! Discover Your Premium Aluminum Solutions With Linsy Alu.

WhatsApp Phone