Pipe-Lok Vales & Fittings Company delivers precision-engineered instrumentation fittings and valves trusted for reliability, safety, and performance in industrial applications with a strong focus on engineering excellence and quality control.
Aluminum alloy 6061-T6 offers a favorable strength-to-weight ratio, good corrosion resistance and ease of machining, making it suitable for lightweight VCR fittings in general instrumentation and utility service.
Heat-treatable aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy offering a good balance of strength, corrosion resistance and machinability.
| Element | Weight Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.8 - 1.2 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.4 - 0.8 |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.15 - 0.4 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.04 - 0.35 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.7 max |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.25 max |
| Aluminum (Al) | Balance |
*Composition limits are as per the applicable ASTM/ASME/UNS specification; actual limits may vary depending on product form.
6061-T6 offers good mechanical properties at roughly one-third the density of stainless steel, suited for lightweight fittings.
| Property | Typical / Minimum Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 290 MPa min |
| 0.2% Yield Strength | 240 MPa min |
| Elongation | 8% min |
| Hardness | 95 HB |
| Density | Approx. 2.70 g/cm³ |
*Mechanical requirements depend on product form, heat treatment and applicable ASTM/ASME specification. Confirm final values against the material specification used for the VCR fitting component.
High-performance material specifications for our complete VCR Fittings range.
Engineered for demanding fluid and gas-handling systems where leak-tight sealing, corrosion resistance and long service life are essential.
Excellent resistance to seawater corrosion in shipboard and offshore piping systems.
Widely used in heat exchanger tubing and HVAC piping systems.
Reliable performance in potable water and desalination piping networks.
Used in cooling and utility piping systems across oil and gas facilities.
Condenser tubing and cooling water systems in power generation plants.
Versatile use across general industrial fluid handling and instrumentation systems.