Technical Specifications

McKechnie Aluminium has in-house metallurgy specialists to ensure clients products meet stringent quality standards. Our expertise here ensures alloy specification, surface finish and tolerances are met. For more technical data, please refer to the below references.

Aluminium Specifications

McKechnie Aluminium offer a standard range of aluminium alloys to meet most requirements.

• 6060
• 6063
• 6061
• 6106
• 6005A
• 6463
• Temper Designation
• Surface Finish Designation

Technical Information

• Handling and Storage of Aluminium
• MSDS Sheet
• Some Corrosion Aspects of Aluminium
• The Nature and Benefits of Anodised Aluminium
• Aluminium in Architecture
• Maintenance and Care of Powdercoated Products
• Aluminium Surfaces - Cleaning is Important
• Compatibility with Common Building Materials 

Tolerances

MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES

AS/NZS 1866:1997 - Solid and Hollow Extrusions

• Classification of Hollow Shapes
• Diameter Width and Depth
• Wall Thickness
• Cross Sectional
• Length and Twist
• Straightness
• Flatness
• Angularity and Cut Ends
• Contour, Corner and Fillet
• Yacht Masts