Foshan Pailian Aluminium Ltd is one of the most reliable manufacturers and suppliers of aluminum extrusion aerospace-grade 2024 aluminum alloy tubes in China. Welcome to wholesale cheap aluminum extrusion aerospace-grade 2024 aluminum alloy tubes made in China here from our factory. We also accept customized orders.
What is 2024 Aluminum Alloy?
2024 aluminum alloy is a high-strength material primarily composed of copper, magnesium, and manganese. It contains copper in the range of 3.8% - 4.9%, magnesium from 1.2% - 1.8%, and manganese at 0.3% - 0.9%, along with trace amounts of other elements. Known for its excellent mechanical properties, 2024 alloy offers superior tensile and yield strength, making it ideal for structural applications. While it is not as corrosion-resistant as other aluminum alloys, its strength, fatigue resistance, and machinability make it a preferred choice for aerospace and high-stress environments.
Zhonglian Aluminum is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Aerospace-Grade 2024 Aluminum Alloy Tubes, designed to meet the stringent demands of the aerospace and high-performance industries. With over 32 years of expertise in aluminum extrusion, we specialize in producing precision-engineered profiles that combine exceptional strength, lightweight properties, and durability. Our 2024 aluminum alloy tubes are crafted from premium-grade materials, ensuring superior performance in applications where reliability and precision are critical.
2024 aluminum alloy parameter
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2024 Aluminum Parameter |
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Alloy |
Si |
Fe |
Cu |
Mn |
Mg |
Cr |
Zn |
Ti |
Others |
AlMin) |
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2024 |
AICuMg1 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
3.8-4.9 |
0.3-0.9 |
1.2-1.8 |
0.1 |
0.25 |
0.15 |
0.15 |
Remainder |
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Mechanical Properties (Typical Values in T4 Temper) |
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Tensile Strength: |
345 - 448 MPa |
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Yield Strength: |
290 - 379 MPa |
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Elongation (% in 50 mm): |
10 - 20 |
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Shear Strength: |
228 - 262 MPa |
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Brinell Hardness: |
85 - 120 HB |
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Mechanical Properties (Typical Values in T6 Temper) |
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Tensile Strength: |
469 - 503 MPa |
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Yield Strength: |
400 - 434 MPa |
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Elongation (% in 50 mm): |
8 - 12 |
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Shear Strength: |
276 - 310 MPa |
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Brinell Hardness: |
120 - 150 HB |
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Physical Properties |
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Density: |
2.78 g/cm³ |
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Melting Range: |
502 - 638 °C |
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Thermal Conductivity at 20 °C: |
121 - 151 W/(m·K) (varies with temper) |
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Electrical Conductivity: |
30 - 35% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard) |
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Heat Treatment |
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Solution Heat Treatment Temperature: |
495 - 505 °C |
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Aging Treatment Temperatures: |
T4 (natural aging), T6 (artificial aging at 185 - 195 °C) |
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Machinability |
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Good machinability, especially in T4 temper. It can be easily cut, drilled, milled, and turned. However, due to its relatively high strength, appropriate cutting tools and speeds are required. For example, high-speed steel or carbide-tipped tools are commonly used. |
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Weldability |
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Welding can be challenging due to the alloy's susceptibility to hot cracking. Friction stir welding is a preferred method for joining 2024 aluminum alloy as it produces high - quality, crack - free joints. Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) can also be used with proper precautions and filler materials. |
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Corrosion Resistance |
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Moderate corrosion resistance in normal environments. In marine or highly corrosive environments, surface treatments are often required. Anodizing can significantly improve corrosion resistance, and chromate conversion coatings can also be applied for additional protection. |
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Why Choose 2024 Aluminum Alloy for Aerospace-Grade Profiles?
Exceptional Strength - to - Weight Ratio
In aerospace, every gram matters. The 2024 aluminum alloy offers an outstanding strength - to - weight ratio. For example, in the T3 temper, it can achieve a tensile strength of up to 469 MPa, while its density is approximately 2.78 g/cm³. This high strength allows it to withstand the extreme mechanical stresses experienced during flight, such as high - speed airflows, turbulence, and the forces exerted during takeoff and landing. At the same time, its relatively low weight helps in reducing the overall weight of the aircraft, which in turn improves fuel efficiency and increases the payload capacity.
Superior Fatigue Resistance
Aircraft components are subjected to repeated loading and unloading cycles during their operational life. The 2024 aluminum alloy has excellent fatigue resistance. It can endure numerous stress cycles without developing cracks or fractures. This property is crucial for parts like wing spars, fuselage frames, and engine mounts, where failure due to fatigue could have catastrophic consequences. Our extrusion process further enhances the alloy's fatigue - resistant properties by ensuring a uniform grain structure throughout the profile.
Good Machinability and Formability
Despite its high strength, 2024 aluminum alloy is relatively easy to machine and form. This makes it ideal for creating complex - shaped aerospace components. Our state - of - the - art extrusion and machining processes can precisely shape the alloy into intricate profiles, such as the aerodynamically designed tubing used in aircraft hydraulic systems or the structural members with specific cross - sectional shapes required for optimal load - bearing capabilities.
Products application
Our Aerospace-Grade 2024 Aluminum Alloy Tubes are widely used in:
- Aerospace: For aircraft frames, wings, landing gear, and structural components.
- Military & Defense: In lightweight, durable equipment and vehicle parts.
- Automotive: For high-performance vehicle chassis and suspension systems.
- Industrial Machinery: As structural supports, hydraulic cylinders, and conveyor systems.
- Sports Equipment: In high-stress applications like bicycle frames and racing components.
Zhonglian aluminum: Your Premier 2024 Aluminum Extrusion Manufacturer
One-stop 2024 Aluminum Extrusion tubes solution
Our 2024 aluminum alloy tubes are crafted from premium-grade materials, ensuring superior performance in applications where reliability and precision are critical.
Design Flexibility
At Zhonglian Aluminum, we offer unparalleled design flexibility to meet your specific aerospace and industrial needs. Whether you require standard tubes or custom-designed solutions, our engineering team works closely with you to create profiles that align with your project goals. From concept to production, we ensure every detail is optimized for performance and functionality.
CNC Deep Processing
We offer comprehensive CNC deep - processing services for our 2024 aluminum alloy tubes. Our advanced CNC machines can perform operations such as drilling, tapping, milling, and threading with high precision. For example, we can drill holes with a diameter tolerance of ±0.02 mm and thread them to meet the most stringent aerospace standards. These processing capabilities allow us to create complex features on the tubes, such as integral mounting brackets or internal channels for fluid flow, without compromising the integrity of the alloy.
Surface Treatment
ZHONGLIAN offers a variety of aluminum finishing services and options allowing you to perfectly customize your project. Aluminum finishes can give your extrusions a chic, professional look not only improving the aesthetics, but also the performance.
With diverse colors and styles, they can fulfill different types of appetite from customers. Varies of surface treatments and colors are optional, including anodized, powder coated, wood grain, electrophoresis, polished, brushed etc.
One-stop aluminum service
At Zhonglian Aluminum, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service. From initial consultation to after-sales support, our team is committed to providing personalized solutions, timely communication, and reliable service. We work closely with you to ensure your needs are met and expectations exceeded. Whether it's extrusion, machining, surface treatment, or packaging, we can handle every aspect of the production process, saving you time and effort.
Strict Quality Control
Quality is at the core of our operations. Every 2024 aluminum alloy tube undergoes rigorous quality control checks at every stage of production. We adhere to strict quality management systems, such as ISO 9001 and AS 9100 (Aerospace Quality Management System). This ensures that every product we produce meets the highest quality standards. From raw - material procurement to the final product inspection, every step of the production process is closely monitored to maintain quality consistency.
Packing reference
We take great care in packaging our aerospace - grade 2024 aluminum alloy tubes to prevent damage during transportation. Each tube is first individually wrapped with a layer of protective foam to cushion against impacts. Then, they are placed in a custom - designed cardboard box with reinforced corners. For large - quantity orders, the boxes are loaded onto wooden pallets and secured with straps and shrink - wrap. This packaging method ensures that the tubes arrive at your facility in perfect condition, ready for use in your aerospace projects.
Global customers
Our business is all about customer satisfaction. Over the years, we have worked with customers from over 70 countries and 200 regions worldwide, and our efforts have been met with resounding praise. Our aerospace-grade 2024 aluminum alloy tubes have received widespread acclaim from customers around the world. Leading aerospace manufacturers in Europe, North America, and Asia have praised our products for their high quality, reliability, and excellent performance. They appreciate our ability to meet tight deadlines and our commitment to continuous improvement. Many of our customers have established long - term partnerships with us, attesting to the trust they have in our products and services.
FAQ
ordering process
We have more than 50000 molds in stock. If our aluminum profiles are not suitable for you, you could provide us your samples or technical drawings, we can extrude according to your designs.
ZHONGLIAN aluminium aims to offer the best prices, best quality, and best lead times in the aluminum extrusion industry. With an average of 6 to 8 week turnaround on brand new shapes and 4 weeks for special order of stocked dies. The delivery time of aluminum angles or channels in stock is 2-3 days.
ZHONGLIAN offers aluminum profiles in a variety of materials, such as 6061 series, 6063 series.
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