Value Collection 78691276 Aluminum Strip 6061

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 78691276 is a flat aluminum strip cut to 24 inches in length, 3 inches wide, and 0.125 inches thick, produced from 6061 aluminum alloy. This alloy designation indicates a heat-treatable, medium-strength aluminum with good corrosion resistance and machinability, making it a standard choice across fabrication, maintenance, and repair applications. The strip ships as a single piece and is ready for cutting, drilling, or bending to fit the job. HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, and general fabricators commonly keep flat aluminum stock on hand for brackets, shims, spacers, and custom mounting hardware.

This strip is suited for light structural and non-structural fabrication tasks in both residential and commercial settings. Typical applications include custom bracket fabrication, duct support framing, panel reinforcement, and general shop work where a flat, machinable aluminum blank is needed. At 0.125 inches thick, the strip offers enough rigidity for most light-load structural uses while remaining workable with standard hand and power tools. It is sold individually, making it practical for single-piece repair or prototype work.

Key Features

• 6061 aluminum alloy: heat-treatable, corrosion-resistant, and readily machinable
• 24-inch length provides a full two-foot blank for custom cutting
• 3-inch width accommodates bracket, shim, and spacer applications without additional trimming in many cases
• 0.125-inch thickness balances rigidity with ease of hand-tool forming
• Sold as a single strip with no minimum order beyond one piece

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose flat aluminum blank compatible with any application requiring 6061 aluminum flat stock at 24 inches x 3 inches x 0.125 inches dimensions.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, and forming of aluminum flat stock is typically performed by the installing trade using standard metalworking tools including tin snips, jigsaws, or chop saws with non-ferrous blades, and twist drill bits rated for aluminum. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and cut-resistant gloves when working with cut edges. Deburr all cut edges before installation to avoid injury and to ensure flush mating surfaces. When used in electrical enclosures or panels, follow applicable NEC requirements for metal clearances and bonding.