Die Cast Aluminium Alloy Pipe 28mm OD - Lightweight Reusable Frame Tubing for Industrial Racks

Product Overview

The AL-M aluminium alloy pipe uses a 28mm outer diameter and is manufactured using die casting — a process that produces consistent wall thickness and tight dimensional tolerances across large production runs. For industrial buyers specifying pipe for modular frame systems, this combination of precision geometry and lightweight aluminium construction means less rework at assembly and fewer connector mismatches on the floor. The pipe ships in standard lengths and bolts directly into common pipe rack joint systems without modification.

Technical Specifications

Key Benefits

Die Casting Delivers Consistent Dimensions

Die casting holds tight tolerances on wall thickness and outer diameter. When you are building a 30-unit pipe rack system, dimensional consistency matters — a pipe that is even 0.5mm off on the OD can cause rocking or misalignment in the joint. Die-cast pipe from this specification tends to hold its nominal dimensions batch after batch.

Lightweight Frame Means Faster Reconfiguration

At 0.79 kg per meter, an assembled aluminium pipe rack frame weighs roughly one-third of a comparable steel frame. In facilities where production lines are reconfigured quarterly or monthly, lighter frames reduce the time and manpower needed for disassembly and relocation — and that directly affects downtime and labor costs.

Bolted Connection Enables True Reusability

Pipe rack systems using bolted connectors allow complete disassembly with no cutting or welding required. The aluminium pipe itself does not corrode in the way that bare steel does, so stored components remain in usable condition between reconfiguration cycles. This makes aluminium pipe rack a practical choice for companies that treat their equipment as long-term assets rather than single-use installations.

Applications

Typical applications for the AL-M aluminium pipe include:

· Assembly workstations and manufacturing benches

· Modular pipe storage rack systems

· Material handling cart frames in logistics operations

· Automated equipment support frames

· Industrial workbench structures requiring frequent modification

Why It Works

Aluminium 6063-T5 has a yield strength in the range of ~145-180 MPa depending on temper, which is adequate for most light-to-medium industrial frame applications. The die-cast surface finish reduces stress concentrations that can occur with rough-cut pipe ends. When combined with aluminium joint connectors — which are also standard in most pipe rack systems — the result is a frame that is structurally adequate, mechanically simple to assemble, and practical to maintain without specialist tooling.