Phehlukwayo Metal is a reliable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch metal products, proudly rooted in Cape Town, South Africa. With a strong focus on precision engineering and ensuring customer satisfaction, this company specializes in Aluminium 6061 forgings, serving a wide array of industries. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and skilled craftsmanship, Phehlukwayo Metal provides durable, high-performance forgings that are customized to meet specific client needs. Their solid reputation for quality, dependability, and timely delivery has made them a go-to partner for both local and international clients looking for premium forged aluminium components for structural, automotive, aerospace, and general engineering applications.
Aluminium 6061 forgings are primarily made up of aluminium (97.9%), with magnesium (1.0%) and silicon (0.6%) as essential alloying elements, along with small amounts of copper, chromium, iron, and zinc. This alloy strikes a fantastic balance between strength, corrosion resistance, and weldability. In the T6 temper, 6061 boasts a tensile strength of about 290 MPa and a yield strength of 241 MPa, with an elongation of roughly 8–10%. Its excellent machinability and fatigue resistance make it perfect for demanding structural applications, ensuring long-lasting performance even in tough environments.
Standards : ASTM B247, B247
Temper : H14
Specification : DIN, ASTM, BS and all International Standards
Flat bar blocks : up to 27″ width and 15,000 lbs.
Cylinders and sleeves : up to 50″ maximum O.D. and 65″ maximum length
Discs and hubs : up to 50″ diameter and 20,000 lbs.
Rolled, hand forged or mandrel forged rings : up to 84″ maximum O.D. and 40″ maximum length
Rounds, shafts and step shafts : up to 144″ maximum length and 20,000 lbs.
| Mn | Si | Cr | Cu | Fe | Zn | Al | Mg | Ti | Other Each/Total |
| 0.15 | 0.4-0.8 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.15-0.4 | 0.7 | 0.25 | Remainder | 0.8-1.2 | 0.15 | 0.005/0.15 |
| Tensile Strengtd (PSI) | Yield Strengtd (PSI) | Shear Strengtd (PSI) | Elongation in 2″ | Brinell Hardness |
| 45,000 | 40,000 | 31,000 | 12 | 95 |
| UNS | EN | DIN | ISO | BS (OLD) | USA | WNR |
| A96061 | AW-AlMg1SiCu EN AW-6061 | AlMgSiCu | AlMg1SiCu | HE20 | AA6061 | 3.3211 |
Aluminum 6061 offers excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, machinability, weldability, and thermal conductivity, making it ideal for custom forgings in aerospace, automotive, and structural applications.
Aluminum 6061 is not ideal for high-temperature forging due to its lower melting point and limited high-temperature strength. It is better suited for structural applications, not extreme heat environments.
Aluminium 6061 forgings are extensively utilized across various industries thanks to their strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight nature. In the aerospace field, they find use in aircraft fittings, landing gear components, and structural parts. In the automotive and transportation sectors, they are employed for wheels, suspension parts, and chassis components. The marine industry takes advantage of their corrosion resistance for boat frames and hardware. In construction and engineering, they are essential for structural supports, pipeline systems, and pressure vessels. Their versatility, along with outstanding machinability and weldability, makes 6061 forgings a top pick for performance-critical applications.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Phehlukwayo Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa
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