Aluminum Tubing
Aluminum tubing is used to transport fluids and gases in a variety of pneumatic, hydraulic, and process applications. Aluminum tubes may be cylindrical or square in shape and vary in terms of outside diameter (OD), inside diameter (ID), and alloy type. To be formed, aluminum tubing may be roll-formed, extruded, or CNC-machined.
Aluminum tubing is widely used in the aerospace, chemical, and food processing industries, although it has also found use in automotives, medical equipment, and a variety of other fields.
Important considerations when selecting aluminum tubing include pressure rating, maximum bend radius, and temperature range. Aluminum performs very well at low temperatures but may fail at higher temperatures unless it is heat treated. Aluminum tubing may also be anodized, which adds to the resistance capabilities of the outer coating and makes it possible to dye the aluminum.