Semih Metals, located in Istanbul, Turkey, stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier of high-quality Aluminium Hex Bars and Rods. Known for their precision engineering and unwavering quality, this company serves a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, and machinery manufacturing. With a strong commitment to excellence, Semih Metals guarantees that each product meets international standards for durability, strength, and resistance to corrosion. Their vast inventory and custom fabrication options enable clients to obtain hexagonal aluminium bars and rods tailored to their specific project needs, blending reliability with cost-effectiveness. Both locally and internationally trusted, Semih Metals embodies quality and innovation in aluminium solutions.
Aluminium Hex Bars and Rods are mainly made from high-purity aluminium alloys, typically including the 6061, 6063, or 7075 series, depending on the specific application. These alloys strike a great balance between strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight characteristics. Mechanically, they showcase high tensile strength, good elongation, and excellent machinability, making them ideal for precision engineering. The hexagonal shape enhances grip and surface contact in mechanical assemblies. These bars also maintain their dimensions under varying temperatures and resist environmental wear, making them dependable components in structural, mechanical, and industrial applications where both strength and lightness are essential.
Standards : ASTM B221, B211, B565, B316, AMS 4121 2014
Temper : O
Standard : ASTM, ASME, AMS, GB/T, JIS
Length : 1000-6000
Size : 5 mm To 500 mm
Diameter : 6-150
Finish : Bright, Polish & Black
Type : Hot-Rolled (HR) / Cold-Rolled (CR) Sheet
| Alloy | Fe | Si | Mg | Mn | Cu | Zn | Ti | Cr | Others | AI |
| 1100 (min) | 0.35 | 0.25 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.020 | Trace | 0.05 (each) | 99.60% |
| 1100 (max) | 0.50 | 0.35 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.20 | 0.05 | 0.030 | Trace | 0.15 (total) | remainder |
| 5083 | 0.40 max | 0.40 max | 4.0 / 4.90 | 0.40 / 1.0 | 0.10 max | 0.25 max | 0.15 max | 0.05 / 0.25 | 0.05 max | Bal |
| 6061 | 0.7 | 0.4-0.8 | 0.8-1.2 | 0.15 | 0.15-0.4 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.005/0.15 | Remainder |
| 6068 | 0.50 max | 0.7 – 1.3 | 0.06-1.20 | 0.40-1.00 | 0.10 max | 0.20 max | 0.10 max | 0.25 max | 0.05 max | Bal |
| 7075 min | 2.10 | 1.20 | 5.10 | 0.18 | ||||||
| 7075 max | 0.50 | 0.40 | 2.90 | 0.30 | 2.00 | 6.10 | 0.20 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Alloy | Temper | UTS(Mpa) | % Elongation | Tensile Strength | Hardness Brinell | Proof Stress | Yield Strength (PSI) | Shear Strength (PSI) | Brinell Hardness | |||
| Min | Max | 0.5 mm -0.8 mm | 0.81 mm – 1.30 mm | 1.30 mm – above | ||||||||
| 1100 | O | 75 | 110 | 20 | 25 | 29 | ||||||
| H12 | 95 | 130 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |||||||
| H14 | 110 | 145 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||||||
| H16 | 130 | 165 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||
| H18 | 150 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | |||||||
| 5083 | 12 Min % | 275 – 350 MPa | 75 HB | 125 Min MPa | ||||||||
| 6061 | – | 45,000 | 12 | 40,000 | 31,000 | 95 | ||||||
| 6082 | 8 | 295 | 95 | – | 240 | – | – | |||||
| 7075 T6, T651 | 11 | 83-572 | 73- 503 | 150 | ||||||||
| 7075 T73, T7351 | 13 | 73-503 | 63-434 | NA | ||||||||
| Grade | UNS | USA | Japan | France | ISO | WNR | EN | DIN | ISO | BS (OLD) |
| 1100 | A91100 | AA1100 | JIS A1100P | NF 1100 | Al 99.0 Cu. | – | – | – | – | – |
| 6082 | A96082 | AA6082 | – | – | – | 3.2315 | AW-6082 | AlMgSi1 | AlSi1MgMn | HE30 |
| 5083 | A95083 | 5083 | – | – | AlMg4,5Mn0,7 | 3.3547 | AW-AlMg4,5Mn0,7 | AlMg4,5Mn | – | – |
| 6061 | A96061 | AA6061 | – | – | – | 3.3211 | AW-AlMg1SiCu EN AW-6061 | AlMgSiCu | AlMg1SiCu | HE20 |
| 7075 | A97075 | 7075 | 3.4365 | ENAW-AlZn5.5MgCu EN AW-7075 | AlZnMgCu1.5 | AlZn6MgCu | 7075 L95 L96, V95 |
| HEXAGONS | ||
| Size(mm) | WT PER FEET IN KGS | WT PER MTR IN KGS |
| 16 | 0.55 | 1.79 |
| 18 | 0.69 | 2.27 |
| 20 | 0.85 | 2.80 |
| 22 | 1.03 | 3.39 |
| 25 | 1.33 | 4.38 |
| 28 | 1.67 | 5.49 |
| 30 | 1.92 | 6.30 |
| 32 | 2.19 | 7.17 |
| 36 | 2.77 | 9.07 |
| 38 | 3.08 | 10.11 |
| 40 | 3.41 | 11.20 |
| 45 | 4.32 | 14.18 |
| 50 | 5.34 | 17.50 |
| 56 | – | – |
| 60 | – | – |
| 65 | – | – |
| 70 | – | – |
| 75 | – | – |
| 80 | – | – |
| 90 | – | – |
| 100 | – | – |
Aluminium hex bar/rod is commonly used in aerospace, automotive, marine, construction, and manufacturing industries for lightweight structures, electrical components, fasteners, and precision machining due to its strength and corrosion resistance.
Aluminum hex bars are produced through extrusion, casting, or forging, followed by heat treatment and machining. This process enhances strength, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish, ensuring consistent quality and performance.
Yes, aluminum hex bar/rod can be welded. Recommended techniques include Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding for precision, and Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding for faster, more robust welds.
Aluminium Hex Bars and Rods find extensive use across various industries due to their impressive strength-to-weight ratio and versatility. In construction, they act as structural supports, frames, and reinforcements. In the automotive and aerospace sectors, they are utilized for lightweight components, engine parts, and fittings that demand precision machining. The mechanical and engineering fields rely on hex bars for shafts, fasteners, and custom machinery parts. Additionally, they are used in marine applications for corrosion-resistant components.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Semih Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Istanbul, Turkey
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