From Hamilton’s industrial heart, Hemi Metals has built a reputation as a trusted local partner for businesses across New Zealand. We specialise in supplying high-quality materials, ready to meet the demands of modern engineering and fabrication. Our Aluminium 6101 T6 BarRods are a prime example of this commitment, offering a specialized solution where strength and electrical conductivity are paramount, all backed by the reliable service you can expect from a homegrown Kiwi manufacturer.
Aluminium 6101 T6 is a magnesium-silicon alloy that’s heat-treated to achieve its notable characteristics. This tempering process, known as T6, gives the bar rods an excellent balance of strength and workability. While not as strong as some series, its real advantage lies in combining good mechanical properties with very high electrical conductivity. This makes it a practical and efficient choice for specific projects where both durability and electrical performance are key factors in the design.
| Aluminium Alloy | ASTM B211, B211, B565, B316 5082, AMS 4121 |
| Standard | ASTM, ASME, AMS, GB/T, JIS |
| Aluminium Round Bar Temper | O, H12, H14, H16, H18, H22, H24, H26, H32, H112 |
| Aluminium Bar Form | Aluminium Round, Hex, Flat, Half Round, Oval, Rectangular in Black & Bright Finish |
| Aluminium Round Bar Diameter | 0.1-600mm,etc |
| Aluminium Hexagonal Bar | 0.1-600mm,etc |
| Aluminium Angle Bar Size | 0.5mm*40mm*40mm-20mm*400mm*400mm |
| Aluminium Flat Bar Thickness | 0.1-600mm,etc |
| Aluminium Flat Bar Size | 1-2500mm, etc |
| Aluminium Round Bar Length | 1-12m, Random, Fix & Cut Length or as per clients’ requirement |
| Aluminium Bar | Bright, Polish & Black |
| Aluminum, Al | Magnesium, Mg | Silicon, Si |
|---|---|---|
| 98.9 | 0.60 | 0.50 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 97 MPa | 14069 psi |
| Yield strength | 76 MPa | 11023 psi |
| Elastic modulus | 70-80 GPa | 10153-11603 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| INDIA | U.S.A. | BRITAIN | CANADA | GERMANY | RUSSIA | I.S.O. | FRENCH | NORTH AMERICA | DIN Nos. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New IS | Old IS | (A.A.) | (B.S.) | (DIN) | – | – | – | UNS | DIN | |
| 63401 | 91E | 6101 | 91E | D50S | E.Al.Mg.Si 0.5 | – | – | – | A96101 | 3.2315 |
| Size in mm | Average Weight | |
| KG/MTR | KG/FT | |
| 10 | 0.62 | 0.18 |
| 12 | 0.90 | 0.30 |
| 14 | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| 16 | 1.60 | 0.50 |
| 18 | 2.00 | 0.60 |
| 20 | 2.50 | 0.80 |
| 22 | 3.00 | 0.90 |
| 24 | 3.56 | 1.08 |
| 25 | 3.90 | 1.20 |
| 28 | 4.80 | 1.50 |
| 30 | 5.55 | 1.69 |
| 32 | 6.30 | 1.90 |
| 34 | 7.14 | 2.18 |
| 36 | 8.00 | 2.44 |
| 40 | 9.90 | 3.00 |
| 45 | 12.49 | 3.81 |
| 50 | 15.40 | 4.70 |
| 56 | 19.34 | 5.89 |
| 60 | 22.20 | 6.80 |
| 63 | 24.47 | 7.46 |
| 63.5 | 24.86 | 7.58 |
| 65 | 26.05 | 7.94 |
| 70 | 30.20 | 9.20 |
| 73 | 32.86 | 10.00 |
| 75 | 34.72 | 10.58 |
| 78 | 37.51 | 11.43 |
| 80 | 39.50 | 12.00 |
| 83 | 42.47 | 12.95 |
| 85 | 44.55 | 13.58 |
| 90 | 50.00 | 15.20 |
| 92 | 52.19 | 15.91 |
| 93 | 53.39 | 16.27 |
| 95 | 55.65 | 16.95 |
| 100 | 61.66 | 18.79 |
| 105 | 67.98 | 20.72 |
| 110 | 74.60 | 22.74 |
| 115 | 81.64 | 24.88 |
| 125 | 96.34 | 29.36 |
Yes, Aluminium 6101 T6 bars are recyclable. Aluminium, including alloys like 6101 T6, can be recycled indefinitely without losing its properties, making it an environmentally friendly material for sustainable manufacturing.
Yes, Aluminium 6101 T6 rods can be customized in size and length to meet specific requirements. Manufacturers often offer various diameters, lengths, and finishes, allowing the rods to be tailored for different applications.
To select the right Aluminium 6101 T6 bar or rod, consider factors like strength requirements, electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, weight, and intended application (e.g., electrical, structural, aerospace, or industrial use).
You’ll most often find Aluminium 6101 T6 BarRods hard at work in the electrical industry, where they are a preferred material for bus bars, electrical conduits, and switchgear components. This is because they conduct electricity so effectively. Beyond that, their resistance to corrosion and solid strength make them a great fit for general fabrication projects, marine hardware, and even architectural fittings. Essentially, they shine in any application that demands a material which can reliably handle both structural loads and electrical currents.






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