Aluminum is one of the most used conductive materials in the manufacture and construction of electrical power distribution components and equipment. As a heat treatable wrought alloy, 6101 aluminum is best suited to these applications, which require moderate strength and maximum electrical conductivity. Alloy 6101 is an important alloy in Haomei aluminium 's full line of bus conductor extruded products.
6101 aluminum alloy also offers good corrosion resistance, bendability, and formability. Unlike other aluminum alloys, 6101 can be both hot and cold worked. As a heat treatable wrought alloy, 6101 aluminum is best suited to these applications, which require moderate strength and maximum electrical conductivity. It is similar to a 6063 aluminum sheet, but the chemical change is small, which can enhance the conductivity. Although the conductivity is slightly lower than alloy 1350, it provides greater strength.
Alloy | 6101 |
Temper | F, O, T4, T6, T651, H112 |
Thickness（mm） | 0.3-500; customizable |
Width（mm） | 20-2650, customizable |
Length（mm） | 500-16000, customizable |
Alloy 6101 is available in various temper conditions and, consequently, does not need additional heat treatment. The wide variety of tempers provides different strengths, formability, and electrical conductivity levels, allowing for greater design flexibility.
Most common tempers for 6101 alloy are:
The alloy is also available in Haomeialuminium’s special -T61P and -T64P tempers with the same conductivity as –T61 and –T64, but with maximum yield limits for bending performance and consistency.