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Euralco supplies aluminium scaffold tubes to scaffolding contractors, manufacturers of scaffold systems and rental companies, in project volumes and to the applicable EN standards. The standard size is 48.3 mm outside diameter, the size used for tube-and-coupler scaffolding in Europe. For systems built to American dimensions we supply 1.5\" schedule 40 pipe. Other diameters, such as 33.7 and 42.4 mm, and any wall thickness you specify are supplied from production.<\/p>\n

Choose the alloy that suits your system and loads: EN AW-6082 T6<\/strong> for the highest strength, EN AW-6061 T6<\/strong> for systems used internationally and EN AW-6060 T66<\/strong> for lighter structures such as guardrails and barriers. Every delivery comes with a 3.1 inspection certificate to EN 10204 as standard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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An aluminium scaffold tube of 48.3 x 4.05 mm weighs around 1.5 kg per metre, roughly a third of a steel scaffold tube. For your crews that means faster erection and dismantling, lower transport costs per load and less physical strain. Aluminium does not rust and needs no galvanising, so tubes stay dimensionally stable and reliable after years of outdoor and coastal use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Aluminium scaffold tube: 6082, 6061 or 6060?<\/h3>\n

In Europe, an aluminium scaffold tube in 6082 T6<\/strong> is the standard for load-bearing scaffolds. With wall thicknesses up to 5 mm the minimum tensile strength is 290 MPa, above 5 mm it is 310 MPa. That makes 6082 the strongest of the three.<\/p>\n

6061 T6<\/strong> is widely used in scaffold systems outside Europe and is the usual alloy for schedule 40 pipe. It combines good strength with good weldability and a good response to anodising.<\/p>\n

6060 T66<\/strong> is the lighter choice for non-load-bearing or lightly loaded applications, such as guardrails, edge protection, fencing and event structures. It extrudes very well and anodises to a clean, even finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mechanical properties (EN 755-2)<\/h3>\n

Minimum values for extruded tube:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Alloy and temper<\/th>\nWall thickness<\/th>\nRm min. (MPa)<\/th>\nRp0.2 min. (MPa)<\/th>\nA min. (%)<\/th>\nA50 mm min. (%)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
EN AW-6082 T6<\/td>\n\u2264 5 mm<\/td>\n290<\/td>\n250<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EN AW-6082 T6<\/td>\n5 < t \u2264 25 mm<\/td>\n310<\/td>\n260<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EN AW-6061 T6<\/td>\n\u2264 5 mm<\/td>\n260<\/td>\n240<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EN AW-6061 T6<\/td>\n5 < t \u2264 25 mm<\/td>\n260<\/td>\n240<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EN AW-6060 T66<\/td>\n\u2264 15 mm<\/td>\n215<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Welding reduces the strength in the heat-affected zone. Allow for this in the structural design.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sizes, wall thicknesses and weight<\/h3>\n