Material Properties
High strength: 2024 seamless aluminum round tube has high strength, mainly due to its high copper content in the alloy composition, as well as appropriate amounts of magnesium, manganese and other elements.
Corrosion resistance: Although the corrosion resistance of 2024 aluminum alloy is relatively poor, its corrosion resistance can be effectively improved through methods such as anodizing, painting, or surface coating with aluminum layer.
Good cutting performance: 2024 seamless aluminum round tube still has good cutting performance after quenching and cold work hardening, making it easy to process and manufacture various shapes.
Heat resistance: This material has a certain degree of heat resistance and can maintain stable mechanical properties within a certain temperature range.
Chemical composition
The main chemical components of 2024 seamless aluminum round tubes include aluminum (Al), copper (Cu), magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), silicon (Si), etc. Among them, the content of copper is relatively high, usually between 3.8% and 4.9%. In addition, it also contains small amounts of elements such as iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), titanium (Ti), etc. The addition of these alloying elements endows 2024 seamless aluminum round tubes with excellent mechanical and processing properties.
Application area
Due to its high strength, good cutting performance, and certain heat resistance, 2024 seamless aluminum round tubes are widely used in the following fields:
Aerospace: Structural components used to manufacture aircraft, rockets, and other aerospace vehicles, such as skins, skeletons, and frames.
Transportation: In automobile manufacturing, it is used to manufacture components such as radiator pipes, exhaust pipes, hydraulic pipes, etc. In addition, it is also used to manufacture truck wheels, propeller components, etc.
Industrial equipment: used for manufacturing structural components and connectors in various industrial equipment, such as air compressors, chemical equipment, petroleum drilling equipment, etc.
Other fields: It can also be used to manufacture electronic product casings, heat sinks, and other components, as well as decorative materials such as doors, windows, balcony railings, etc. in the construction field.
2024 seamless aluminum round tube has a wide range of application prospects in aerospace, transportation, industrial equipment and other fields due to its high strength, good cutting performance and certain heat resistance. At the same time, its various specifications and customized services also provide customers with more choices. During use, attention should be paid to requirements for anti-corrosion treatment, welding processes, storage, and transportation.