Marine-Grade EN AW-6082 T6 Aluminum Pipes for Ship & Offshore Structures
6082-T6 aluminum tubes and pipes are widely used in shipbuilding and marine engineering due to their high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and lightweight properties. As a marine-grade aluminum alloy, EN AW-6082 in the T6 temper offers superior mechanical performance compared to other 6000-series alloys, making it ideal for structural and load-bearing ship components.
6082-T6 aluminum pipe is commonly applied in ship hull structures, deck equipment, offshore platforms, and marine piping systems.
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What Is 6082-T6 Aluminum?
EN AW-6082 is a magnesium-silicon aluminum alloy known for its high strength and good corrosion resistance in marine environments.
The T6 temper indicates that the material has been solution heat treated and artificially aged, achieving optimal strength and hardness.
6082 T6 Aluminum Tube and Pipe is a high-performance material that is commonly used in shipbuilding due to its exceptional combination of strength, lightweight properties, and corrosion resistance. This aluminum alloy offers superior durability, making it ideal for a wide range of applications in the maritime industry, from hull construction to piping systems.
Aluminum 6082 T6 is part of the 6000 series of aluminum alloys, which are known for their good strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and ease of fabrication. The T6 temper refers to a heat-treated condition that provides enhanced strength and hardness, making it one of the most commonly used aluminum alloys in a variety of industries.
Heat Treatment and Processing of 6082 T6
The T6 temper of Aluminum 6082 refers to the following heat treatment process:
- Solution Heat Treatment: The material is heated to a specific temperature (around 530°C) to dissolve alloying elements, followed by rapid cooling (quenching) to retain the elements in solution.
- Aging: After quenching, the material is heated again at a lower temperature (around 160°C) to allow the alloying elements to precipitate and strengthen the material.
Chemical composition: 6082 T6
| Chemical composition: 6082 T6 | |||||||||
| Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti | Other | AL |
| 0.7-1.3 | 0.50 | 0.10 | 0.40-1.0 | 0.6-1.2 | 0.25 | 0.20 | 0.10 | 0.15 | Balance |
6082 T6 Mechanical Property
| Mechanical property: 6082 T6 | |||
| Temper | Tensile strength(Mpa) | Yield strength(Mpa) | Elongation |
| T6 | 320 | 285 | 12 |
Applications of 6082 T6 Aluminum Tube & Pipe in Shipbuilding
- Hull Construction: Lightweight, strong aluminum tubes and pipes are used in constructing the framework of ships, providing strength without adding unnecessary weight.
- Piping Systems: The excellent corrosion resistance of 6082 T6 aluminum makes it perfect for piping systems, including those used for fuel, water, or ventilation.
- Deck Structures: Aluminum tubes and pipes are commonly used in building the deck framework and other structural elements that require strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion.
- Marine Interiors: Aluminum’s lightweight properties and aesthetic appeal make it an ideal material for interior ship components such as partitions, railings, and storage units.
Dimensional Specifications for 6082 T6 Aluminum Tube & Pipe
6082 T6 aluminum tubes and pipes are available in various sizes and can be customized to meet specific project requirements. Below are the common dimensions for tubes and pipes manufactured from 6082 T6 aluminum:
Tube Dimensions
| Tube Type | Outer Diameter (OD) | Wall Thickness | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Tube | 10 mm to 400 mm (custom sizes available) | 1 mm to 20 mm | Up to 6 meters (custom lengths available) |
| Square Tube | 10 mm x 10 mm to 100 mm x 100 mm | 1 mm to 20 mm | Up to 6 meters |
| Rectangular Tube | 10 mm x 20 mm to 200 mm x 100 mm | 1 mm to 20 mm | Up to 6 meters |
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| Size | Material grade | Unit Weight(Kg/M) | Length(M) | Quantity in Piece |
| Ф20*3 | 6082-T6 | 0.436 | 6 | 202.33 |
| Ф22*3 | 6082-T6 | 0.487 | 6 | 8 |
| Ф22*3.5 | 6082-T6 | 0.553 | 6 | 0 |
| Ф25*3 | 6082-T6 | 0.564 | 6 | 614.5 |
| Ф25*3.5 | 6082-T6 | 0.643 | 6 | 0 |
| Φ26.7*3.91 | 6082-T6 | 0.761 | 6 | 40 |
| Ф27*2.87 | 6082-T6 | 0.592 | 6 | 222.5 |
| Ф30*3 | 6082-T6 | 0.692 | 6 | 260 |
| Ф30*4 | 6082-T6 | 0.889 | 6 | 360.5 |
| Ф32*3 | 6082-T6 | 0.743 | 6 | 438.75 |
| Ф32*4 | 6082-T6 | 0.957 | 6 | 245.54 |
| Φ33.4*4.55 | 6082-T6 | 1.122 | 6 | 300 |
| φ34*3 | 6082-T6 | 0.795 | 6 | 461.5 |
| Ф34*4 | 6082-T6 | 1.025 | 6 | 140.5 |
| Ф34*5 | 6082-T6 | 1.239 | 6 | 312 |
| Ф34*8 | 6082-T6 | 1.777 | 6 | 90 |
| Ф35*3 | 6082-T6 | 0.82 | 6 | 191 |
| Ф35*5 | 6082-T6 | 1.282 | 6 | 169 |
| Ф38*3 | 6082-T6 | 0.897 | 6 | 244.49 |
| Ф38*4 | 6082-T6 | 1.162 | 6 | 87.17 |
| Ф40*4 | 6082-T6 | 1.231 | 6 | 56.5 |
| Ф40*8 | 6082-T6 | 2.188 | 6 | 136 |
| Ф42*3 | 6082-T6 | 1 | 6 | 317.5 |
| Ф42*3.5 | 6082-T6 | 1.151 | 6 | 102.5 |
| Ф42*4 | 6082-T6 | 1.299 | 6 | 77 |
| Φ42.2*4.85 | 6082-T6 | 1.548 | 6 | 12 |
| Ф45*4 | 6082-T6 | 1.401 | 6 | 28.98 |
| Φ48*3 | 6082-T6 | 1.154 | 6 | 49.5 |
| φ48*4 | 6082-T6 | 1.504 | 6 | 95.5 |
| Φ48*5 | 6082-T6 | 1.837 | 6 | 214 |
| Φ48.3*6 | 6082-T6 | 2.169 | 6 | 11.8 |
| Ф50*3 | 6082-T6 | 1.205 | 6 | 88.5 |
| Ф50*4 | 6082-T6 | 1.572 | 6 | 201.68 |
| Ф50*4.5 | 6082-T6 | 1.75 | 6 | 31 |
| Ф51*5 | 6082-T6 | 1.965 | 6 | 20.63 |
| Ф60*3 | 6082-T6 | 1.461 | 12.2 | 24 |
| Ф60*3 | 6082-T6 | 1.461 | 6 | 20 |
| Ф60*4 | 6082-T6 | 1.914 | 6 | 121.8 |
| Ф60*5 | 6082-T6 | 2.35 | 6 | 111.83 |
| Φ60*6 | 6082-T6 | 2.769 | 6 | 102.9 |
| Φ60*8 | 6082-T6 | 3.555 | 6 | 96 |
| Φ60.3*5.54 | 6082-T6 | 2.592 | 6 | 30 |
| Φ65*4 | 6082-T6 | 2.085 | 6 | 99 |
| Ф70*6 | 6082-T6 | 3.281 | 6 | 106.5 |
| Φ73*5 | 6082-T6 | 2.905 | 6 | 22 |
| Φ73*7 | 6082-T6 | 3.948 | 6 | 109 |
| Ф75*4 | 6082-T6 | 2.427 | 12.2 | 26 |
| Ф75*4 | 6082-T6 | 2.427 | 6 | 27 |
| Φ75*7 | 6082-T6 | 4.067 | 6 | 35 |
| Ф76*5 | 6082-T6 | 3.034 | 6 | 113 |
| Ф76*6 | 6082-T6 | 3.589 | 6 | 39 |
| Ф80*4 | 6082-T6 | 2.598 | 6 | 64 |
| Ф80*5 | 6082-T6 | 3.181 | 6 | 0.5 |
| Φ80*8 | 6082-T6 | 4.922 | 6 | 80 |
| Ф80*10 | 6082-T6 | 5.982 | 6 | 21.15 |
| Ф85*5 | 6082-T6 | 3.418 | 6 | 130 |
| Φ88.9*7 | 6082-T6 | 4.899 | 6 | 8.8 |
| Ф89*4.05 | 6082-T6 | 2.94 | 6 | 35.88 |
| Ф89*5 | 6082-T6 | 3.589 | 6 | 90.37 |
| Ф89*8 | 6082-T6 | 5.537 | 6 | 60.5 |
| Ф90*6 | 6082-T6 | 4.307 | 6 | 20.33 |
| Ф90*8 | 6082-T6 | 5.606 | 6 | 63 |
| Ф90*10 | 6082-T6 | 6.836 | 6 | 25 |
| Ф90*12 | 6082-T6 | 7.998 | 6 | 49 |
| Ф95*8 | 6082-T6 | 5.947 | 6 | 26 |
| Φ100*4 | 6082-T6 | 3.281 | 6 | 56.5 |
| Φ100*5 | 6082-T6 | 4.059 | 6 | 76 |
| Φ100*8 | 6082-T6 | 6.289 | 6 | 48 |
| Φ100*10 | 6082-T6 | 7.691 | 6 | 63.9 |
| Φ101.6*6.35 | 6082-T6 | 5.168 | 6 | 72 |
| Ф102*6 | 6082-T6 | 4.922 | 6 | 20.5 |
| Ф108*4 | 6082-T6 | 3.555 | 6 | 59 |
| Ф108*8 | 6082-T6 | 6.836 | 6 | 25 |
| Ф108*8 | 6061-T6 | 6.836 | 6 | 28 |
| Ф110.3*5 | 6082-T6 | 4.499 | 6 | 59 |
| Ф114*5 | 6082-T6 | 4.657 | 6 | 16.5 |
| Ф114.3*6 | 6082-T6 | 5.553 | 6 | 11.83 |
| Ф114.3*7 | 6082-T6 | 6.418 | 6 | 5 |
| Ф114.3*8.6 | 6082-T6 | 7.768 | 6 | 18.52 |
| Ф115*9 | 6082-T6 | 8.152 | 6 | 40 |
| Ф120*5 | 6082-T6 | 4.913 | 6 | 53.5 |
| Ф120*6 | 6082-T6 | 5.845 | 6 | 66 |
| Ф120*10 | 6082-T6 | 9.399 | 6 | 12 |
| Ф125*3 | 6082-T6 | 3.128 | 6 | 150 |
| Ф127*19 | 6082-T6 | 17.535 | 6 | 11 |
| Ф130*5 | 6082-T6 | 5.341 | 6 | 23 |
| Ф130*10 | 6082-T6 | 10.254 | 6 | 37.47 |
| Ф135*17.5 | 6082-T6 | 6 | 8 | |
| Ф140*6 | 6082-T6 | 6.87 | 6 | 52.5 |
| Ф140*8 | 6082-T6 | 8.96 | 6 | 6.33 |
| Ф140*10 | 6082-T6 | 11.109 | 6 | 29 |
| Ф150*5 | 6082-T6 | 6.195 | 6 | 72 |
| Ф150*10 | 6082-T6 | 11.88 | 6 | 3 |
| Ф150*12 | 6082-T6 | 14.151 | 6 | 10 |
| Ф150*20 | 6082-T6 | 22.217 | 6 | 19.67 |
| Φ160*10 | 6082-T6 | 12.818 | 6 | 43 |
| Ф170*7 | 6082-T6 | 9.75 | 6 | 25.25 |
| Ф170*10 | 6082-T6 | 13.672 | 6 | 4.3 |
| Ф180*10 | 6082-T6 | 14.527 | 6 | 10.78 |
| Ф180*15 | 6082-T6 | 21.14 | 6 | 5 |
| Ф190*10 | 6082-T6 | 15.381 | 6 | 9.5 |
| Ф190*11 | 6082-T6 | 16.825 | 6 | 19 |
| Ф190*12 | 6082-T6 | 18.96 | 6 | 19 |
| Ф190*20 | 6082-T6 | 29.053 | 6 | 10 |
| Ф210*5 | 6082-T6 | 10.036 | 6 | 32.67 |
| Ф216*12.7 | 6082-T6 | 22.063 | 6 | 11.5 |
| Φ219*8 | 6082-T6 | 14.32 | 6 | 22.33 |
| Φ250*5 | 6082-T6 | 10.468 | 6 | 20 |
| Ф270*10 | 6082-T6 | 22.217 | 6 | 5 |
| Ф280*10 | 6082-T6 | 23.072 | 6 | 26 |
| Ф356*10.5 | 6082-T6 | 31 | 6 | 2 |
Applicable Standards
- EN 573 / EN 755 – Chemical composition & extrusions
- EN 10204 3.1 – Material certification
- ASTM B241 / B221 – Aluminum tubes and extrusions (equivalent)
Welding & Fabrication
6082-T6 aluminum pipes can be welded using MIG or TIG welding. Post-weld heat treatment may be applied when higher mechanical properties are required in critical ship structures.
6082-T6 vs 6061-T6 Aluminum Pipe
| Item | 6082-T6 | 6061-T6 |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | Higher | Lower |
| Marine Use | Excellent | Good |
| Structural Applications | Preferred | Common |
| Availability in Europe | Very common | Moderate |
6082 T6 aluminum tube and pipe are ideal for applications in industries that demand a combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and light weight. Whether used in shipbuilding, aerospace, automotive, or construction, 6082 T6 aluminum provides an excellent balance of mechanical properties, making it a go-to material for high-performance applications. With customizable sizes and excellent fabrication capabilities, 6082 T6 aluminum tubes and pipes are engineered to meet your specific project requirements.
