Kanish Metals, based in Dubai, UAE, is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of high-quality aluminum products, catering to industries across the region and beyond. Among its premium offerings are Aluminium Square Bars and Rods, designed with precision engineering and fine craftsmanship to meet the diverse requirements of construction, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors. Manufactured with the latest technology and stringent quality control, these aluminum rods and bars are strong, corrosion-proof, and very versatile. Having a wide product range and the capacity to provide customized solutions, Kanish Metals is a reliable provider of aluminum products in the UAE and Europe.
Aluminium square bars and rods are solid, square-shaped pieces of high-quality aluminum alloy. They are known for their light weight, high corrosion resistance, and consistent strength. Available in different grades and dimensions, these bars and rods have a good machinability, enabling the manufacture of special parts and complex shapes. Mechanical properties differ based on the grade of the alloy but are normally characterized by tensile strength from 150–310 MPa and yield strength from 100–240 MPa, with elongation of 10–20%. These traits render aluminium square bars adaptable to both structural and decorative uses.
| 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 |
Yes, aluminum square bars are corrosion-resistant due to the formation of a protective oxide layer on the surface. This layer helps prevent further corrosion in most environmental conditions.
Aluminum square bars perform well in moderate heat but lose strength at high temperatures, typically above 200°C (392°F). They are not ideal for extreme high-temperature environments due to softening and deformation.
Yes, aluminum square rods can be customized in size and length based on specific requirements. Manufacturers offer a range of dimensions and can tailor the rods to meet individual project needs.
Aluminium square bars and rods are highly appreciated for their lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant nature, and hence find application in a variety of industries. They find use in construction applications for frames, supports, and ornamentation. They are used in aerospace and automotive applications as components where strength to weight is crucial. Manufacturing and fabrication industries utilize them for custom frames, brackets, and parts of machinery because of their great machinability. Their high electrical conductivity also makes them suitable for some electrical and electronic applications. They are also employed in marine engineering, transport, and architectural works, as well as in the manufacturing of special equipment and precision-engineered custom components.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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