Value Collection 32012262 Aluminum Bar 6061 72x1.5x0.25 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 32012262 is a 6061 aluminum rectangular bar measuring 72 inches long, 1.5 inches wide, and 0.25 inches thick. Alloy 6061 is a versatile, heat-treatable aluminum alloy with good corrosion resistance, moderate-to-high strength, and excellent machinability. It is widely used in fabrication, structural framing, and general metalworking applications. This bar ships as a single piece at approximately 3 pounds and is suitable for cutting, drilling, welding, and forming on standard shop equipment. Fabricators, maintenance technicians, and contractors routinely stock 6061 flat bar for brackets, supports, frames, and custom part manufacture.

This aluminum flat bar is appropriate for light structural and non-structural applications across commercial and industrial settings. Common uses include machine frames, enclosure supports, gussets, spacers, and custom brackets. The 72-inch length provides sufficient stock for most single-piece fabrication jobs without requiring additional splicing. It is equally suited to HVAC equipment framing, electrical panel support structures, and general facility maintenance work where a lightweight, corrosion-resistant metal bar is needed.

Key Features

• Alloy 6061 aluminum offers good strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance without surface treatment
• 72-inch (6-foot) length provides generous stock for single-piece cuts and reduces waste
• Flat rectangular profile is compatible with standard milling, sawing, drilling, and bending operations
• Lightweight at approximately 3 pounds, making handling and positioning straightforward
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.250 inches suitable for general fabrication where close tolerance cut-to-length is not required

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose 6061 aluminum flat bar for fabrication, structural support, and custom metalworking applications across trade and industrial environments.

Installation Notes

Cutting and finishing operations should be performed with tooling rated for aluminum to avoid work-hardening or burring. Deburr all cut edges before handling or installing in assemblies. When welding 6061 aluminum, use filler alloy and preheat practices consistent with AWS D1.2 structural aluminum welding guidelines. Wear appropriate PPE including safety glasses and cut-resistant gloves during all cutting and forming operations.