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Boikanyo Sheets and Plates, located in Cape Town, South Africa, is a reputable manufacturer and supplier of top-quality aluminium products, including Aluminium 6061 Plates and Sheets. Renowned for their versatility, strength, and superior finish, these products find applications in various sectors such as aerospace, transportation, marine, and construction. Boikanyo guarantees that each sheet and plate adheres to international quality standards, ensuring consistent mechanical performance and durability. Their Aluminium 6061 Plates and Sheets offer a robust, lightweight solution for demanding structural and engineering tasks where precision, corrosion resistance, and long-lasting reliability are crucial.
Aluminium 6061 Plates and Sheets are made from an aluminium alloy that includes about 0.8–1.2% magnesium and 0.4–0.8% silicon, along with small amounts of copper, iron, and chromium. This heat-treatable alloy boasts a tensile strength ranging from 240–310 MPa and a yield strength of 180–270 MPa, depending on the temper (typically T6 or T651). It also exhibits elongation of 8–17%, along with excellent weldability, good corrosion resistance, and moderate machinability. Aluminium 6061 maintains its strength even after welding and fabrication, making it one of the most popular structural aluminium alloys for both heavy-duty and precision applications.
| Standards | ASTM B209 / ASME SB209 |
| Temper | O,H12,H14,H16,H18,H19,H22,H24 |
| Thickness | 0.2-50 |
| Width | 100-2600 |
| Length | 500-10000 |
| Surface | Bright, polished, hair line, brush, sand blast, embossed, etching, etc. |
| Finish | Mill, Customer specific finish |
| Aluminum Sheet/ Plate Coating | PVC Coated, Color Coated, Polyester, Fluorocarbon, polyurethane and epoxy coating |
| Type | Hot-Rolled (HR) / Cold-Rolled (CR) Sheet |
| Mn | Si | Cr | Cu | Fe | Zn | Al | Mg | Ti | Other Each/Total |
| 0.15 | 0.4-0.8 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.15-0.4 | 0.7 | 0.25 | Remainder | 0.8-1.2 | 0.15 | 0.005/0.15 |
| Tensile Strengtd (PSI) | Yield Strengtd (PSI) | Shear Strengtd (PSI) | Elongation in 2″ | Brinell Hardness |
| 45,000 | 40,000 | 31,000 | 12 | 95 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Boikanyo Sheets and Plates based in Cape Town, South Africa, is a leading supplier and stockist of high-quality metal products, including sheets, plates, coils, foils, angles, channels, circles, and slitting coils, all offered with exceptional service and tailored to meet our customers specific requirements. With a focus on delivering superior products, we cater to a wide range of industries, providing reliable solutions for diverse applications. Our extensive inventory includes Known for our unique finishing techniques and commitment to quality. We are dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction through dependable service and top-notch products.
Aluminium 6061 Plates and Sheets offer several key advantages, making them ideal for various applications. They provide excellent strength-to-weight ratio, high corrosion resistance, and good machinability. This alloy is also highly versatile, offering ease of welding and forming, which makes it suitable for both structural and aesthetic applications. Aluminium 6061 is also resistant to stress corrosion cracking and is highly durable, even in harsh environments. Its ability to be heat treated for enhanced strength further increases its value in industries like aerospace, automotive, and construction, ensuring long-lasting performance.
Yes, we offer custom sizes for Aluminium 6061 Plates and Sheets to meet specific project needs. Our team at Boikanyo Sheets and Plates is dedicated to providing tailored solutions for all your requirements. For more details, contact us at sales@aaronsheetsplates.com.
| UNS | EN | DIN | ISO | BS (OLD) | USA | WNR |
| A96061 | AW-AlMg1SiCu EN AW-6061 | AlMgSiCu | AlMg1SiCu | HE20 | AA6061 | 3.3211 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Tensile strength | 130 MPa | 18855 psi |
| Yield strength | 125 MPa | 18130 psi |
| Shear strength | 83 MPa | 12039 psi |
| Fatigue strength | 55 MPa | 7977 psi |
| Elastic modulus | 70-80 GPa | 10153-11603 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| Elongation | 10% | 10% |
| Hardness | 35 | 35 |
Aluminium 6061 Plates and Sheets are extensively utilized across various industries due to their impressive strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and adaptability. In the aerospace sector, they are employed for aircraft fittings, fuselage panels, and structural frames. The automotive and transport industries rely on them for vehicle chassis, trailers, and truck beds. In construction, they are used in bridges, roofing structures, and more.
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