BS L168-T6511 Aircraft Aluminium Alloy 2014A T6511 Flat Rectangular Bars
Aluminium Alloy BS L168 T6511 is a British aerospace standard that specifies requirements for high-strength aluminum alloy flat and rectangular bars, typically used in the aerospace industry.
Aluminium Alloy L168 is a high strength 4-5% Copper alloy with very good machinability.It is typically used in Aerospace and Defence Components also in High Technology Applications.
Chemical Composition of 2014A T6511 Flat Rectangular Bars
| Weight% | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Cr | Mg | Ni | Zn | Ti + Zr | Al |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloy L168 2014A | 0.50 – 0.90 | 0.50 max | 3.9 – 5.0 | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.10 max | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.10 max | 0.25 max | 0.20 max | Rem |
2014A T6511 Aluminum Flat Rectangular Bars Typical Sizes
Diamension | Range |
Thickness | 6 mm --300 mm |
Width | 20 mm --600 mm |
Length | 3000 mm -- 6000 mm (custom lengths available) |
Physical Properties of 2014A T6511 Aluminum Flat Rectangular Bars
Physical Property | Value |
Density | 2.80 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | 640 °C |
Thermal Expansion | 22.8 x10^-6 /K |
Modulus of Elasticity | 73 GPa |
Thermal Conductivity | 155 W/m.K |
Electrical Resistivity | 40 % IACS |
Tensile Strength & Elongation of Aluminium Alloy 2014A T6511
Thickness | Proof Strength (Min) | Tensile Strength (Min) | Elongation % (Min) |
6mm-63.5mm | 370 | 415 | 6 |
63.5mm-254mm | 385 | 435 | 6 |
Applications
Aircraft Structures: Wing spars, fuselage components, and landing gear parts.
Automotive Industry: High-performance components requiring strength and corrosion resistance.
Marine Applications: Lightweight and corrosion-resistant fittings.
Industrial Machinery: Precision parts in robotics and manufacturing equipment.
