5052 aluminum tube is one of the strongest non-heat-treatable aluminum alloys (with higher strength than 1100 and 3003 after annealing), typically hardened through cold work to improve its mechanical properties. This alloy contains magnesium and chromium, giving it excellent corrosion resistance, good workability, and outstanding weldability, earning it the title of "welding aluminum" for its superior welding performance among all aluminum alloys.
Thanks to its exceptional resistance to marine atmosphere and saltwater corrosion, the 5052 aluminum tube is particularly well-suited for the marine and shipbuilding industries. Additionally, it is widely used in aerospace fuel lines, hydraulic lines, heat exchangers, sheet metal parts, and rivets.
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Popular EN-AW 5052 aluminum tube products
5052 drawn seamless aluminum tube
- Temper: O,H32,H14,H24,H34,H36,H18,H28,H38
- OD: 0.125"-8"(3-200mm)
- WA: 0.018"-0.45"(0.45-11.4mm)
- Spec: ASTM B210,AMS-WWT-700/4
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5052 Drawn Seamless Aluminum Tube Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical Properties | O | H32 | H34 | H36 | H38 |
| Tensile strength,ksi | 25-35 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 39 |
| Yield strength (0.2 % Offset), ksi | 10 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 24 |
5052 seamless extruded aluminum tube
- Temper: O, F, H111, H112
- OD: 0.4"-16"(10-420mm)
- WA: 0.018"-0.45" (0.45-11.5mm)
- Spec: ASTM B241, ASTM B345
5052 drawn aluminum tube
- Temper: O, H32,H34,H36,H38
- OD: 0.4"-16"(10-420mm)
- WA: 0.018"-0.5" (0.45-11.5mm)
- Spec: ASTM B483, EN 754
5052 extruded aluminum tube
- Temper: O, F,H111, H112
- OD: 0.4"-16"(10-420mm)
- Spec: ASTM B221, EN 755
5052 extruded aluminum tube Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical Properties | O/H111 | F/H112 |
| Tensile strength Rm/Mpa | 170-230 | 170 |
| Yield strength Rp0.2/Mpa | 70 | 70 |
| Elongation | 15-17% | 13-15% |
| Hardness | 45 | 47 |
5052 welded aluminum tube
- Temper: O, H32, H34, H36, H38, H112
- OD: 8.6"-64"(219-1628mm)
- WA: 0.16"-0.55" (4.0-14mm)
- Spec: ASTM B313, ASTM B547
Our aluminum welded tubes are produced using an advanced spiral welding process. The cutting-edge low-temperature spiral welding technology joins narrow aluminum strips into large-diameter aluminum round tubes, with a maximum diameter of 1628mm, a maximum wall thickness of 14mm, and a length of up to 12 meters per tube.
The spiral weld seam is distributed in a spiral pattern on the outer wall of the tube, which allows the weld seam to evenly distribute the stress, reducing the risk of cracking. Its strength and impact resistance are higher than those of straight-seam welded aluminum tubes.
5052 welded aluminum tube Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical Properties | O | H32 | H34 | H36 | H38 | H112 |
| Tensile strength, ksi | 25-31 | 31-38 | 34-41 | 37-44 | 39 | 25-28 |
| Yield strength (0.2 % offset), ksi | 9.5 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 9.5-16 |
| Elongation | 18-20% | 5-9% | 4-7% | 4% | 4% | 7-12% |
5052 large-diameter aluminum tube
- Temper: O,H32,H34,H36,H38,H112
- OD: 7.8"-52"(200-1320mm)
- WA: :0.7"-8.66"(18-220mm)
- Length: :4-12m
- Production process: vertical extrusion
We have the world's largest 500MN vertical hot extrusion press, which offers high extrusion force, a wide range of tube specifications, and high production efficiency. This machine is suitable for the extrusion of high-strength, high-grade aluminum tubes and steel pipes. Additionally, we have a complete mold library, significantly reducing the cost of mold customization.
The machine can extrude large-diameter, thick-walled seamless tubes with an outer diameter of up to 1320mm, a wall thickness of 220mm, and a length of 12 meters in a single extrusion. This meets the needs of high-end industries such as aerospace, military, wind power, and oil and gas.
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5052 aluminum tube hot-selling size chart
| Description | O.D. In. | I.D.In. | Wall.In. | Wt./Ft.(lbs.) |
| 1/8" od x .035" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1/8 | 0.069 | 0.035 | 0.01 |
| 3/16" od x .035" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 3/16 | 0.132 | 0.035 | 0.017 |
| 1/4" od x .035" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1/4 | 0.18 | 0.035 | 0.028 |
| 1/4" od x .049" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1/4 | 0.152 | 0.049 | 0.037 |
| 5/16" od x .035" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 5/16 | 0.243 | 0.035 | 0.036 |
| 3/8" od x .035" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 3/8 | 0.305 | 0.035 | 0.045 |
| 3/8" od x .049" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 3/8 | 0.277 | 0.049 | 0.06 |
| 1/2" od x .035" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1/2 | 0.43 | 0.035 | 0.061 |
| 1/2" od x .049" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1/2 | 0.402 | 0.049 | 0.083 |
| 1/2" od x .065" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1/2 | 0.37 | 0.065 | 0.096 |
| 5/8" od x .035" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 5/8 | 0.555 | 0.035 | 0.076 |
| 5/8" od x .049" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 5/8 | 0.527 | 0.049 | 0.106 |
| 5/8" od x .065" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 5/8 | 0.49 | 0.065 | 0.13 |
| 3/4" od x .035" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 3/4 | 0.68 | 0.035 | 0.094 |
| 3/4" od x .049" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 3/4 | 0.652 | 0.049 | 0.129 |
| 3/4" od x .065" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 3/4 | 0.615 | 0.065 | 0.167 |
| 1" od x .035" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1 | 0.93 | 0.035 | 0.126 |
| 1" od x .049" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1 | 0.902 | 0.049 | 0.175 |
| 1" od x .065" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1 | 0.865 | 0.065 | 0.229 |
| 1" od x .125" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1 | 0.75 | 0.125 | 0.294 |
| 1 1/4" od x .035" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1.25 | 1.18 | 0.035 | 0.142 |
| 1 1/4" od x .049" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1.25 | 1.152 | 0.049 | 0.171 |
| 1 1/4" od x .065" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1.25 | 1.12 | 0.065 | 0.199 |
| 1 1/4" od x .125" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1.25 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.373 |
| 1 1/2" od x .035" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.035 | 0.174 |
| 1 1/2" od x .049" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1.5 | 1.852 | 0.049 | 0.199 |
| 1 1/2" od x .065" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 1.5 | 1.82 | 0.065 | 0.227 |
| 2" od x .035" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 2 | 1.93 | 0.035 | 0.249 |
| 2" od x .049" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 2 | 1.902 | 0.049 | 0.29 |
| 2" od x .065" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 2 | 1.87 | 0.065 | 0.321 |
| 2" od x .125" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 2 | 1.75 | 0.125 | 0.56 |
| 2 1/4" od x .035" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 2.25 | 2.25 | 0.035 | 0.318 |
| 2 1/4" od x .049" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 2.25 | 2.2 | 0.049 | 0.37 |
| 2 1/2" od x .035" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 2.5 | 2.4 | 0.035 | 0.351 |
| 2 1/2" od x .049" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 2.5 | 2.35 | 0.049 | 0.4 |
| 3" od x .035" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 3 | 2.9 | 0.035 | 0.469 |
| 3" od x .049" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 3 | 2.9 | 0.049 | 0.52 |
| 3" od x .065" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 3 | 2.87 | 0.065 | 0.57 |
| 3 1/2" od x .049" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 3.5 | 3 | 0.049 | 0.64 |
| 3 1/2" od x .065" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 3.5 | 2.97 | 0.065 | 0.71 |
| 4" od x .049" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 4 | 3.9 | 0.049 | 0.78 |
| 4" od x .065" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 4 | 3.87 | 0.065 | 0.91 |
| 4" od x .125" wa 5052-O Alum Tube Drawn Smls | 4 | 3.75 | 0.125 | 1.73 |
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What are the best areas of cooperation for the 5052 aluminum tube?
5052 Aluminum Tube for Aerospace Industry- Widely used in aircraft fuel tanks, fuel lines, and hydraulic lines in the aerospace industry, the 5052 aluminum tube offers excellent corrosion resistance, a high strength-to-weight ratio, and superior weldability, providing reliable performance in demanding environments.
5052 Aluminum Tube for Marine and Shipbuilding- Thanks to its exceptional saltwater corrosion resistance and high strength-to-weight ratio, 5052 aluminum tube ensures durability and safety in marine environments. It is widely used in fuel pipelines, ventilation systems, and swim ladders on ships.
5052 Aluminum Tube for Automotive Manufacturing- In the automotive industry, 5052 aluminum tubes is commonly used in fuel lines, low to medium-pressure hydraulic systems, brake lines, and radiators. Its lightweight, corrosion resistance and good machinability help enhance vehicle performance and extend service life.
5052 Aluminum Tube for Pressure Vessels- 5052 aluminum tube is extensively used in pressure vessels due to its excellent strength and corrosion resistance. It can withstand high-pressure environments and offers good weldability, ensuring the structure's sealing and safety, making it suitable for manufacturing gas and liquid storage containers.
5052 aluminum tube procurement guide
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5052 aluminum tube product guide
Equivalent grades for 5052 aluminum alloy
| UNS | EN | DIN | ISO | USA | WNR | BS (OLD) |
| A95052 | EN AW-5052 | AlMg2,5 | AlMg2,5 | AA5052 | 3.3523 | AG2,5C |
5052 aluminum tube chemical composition
5052 aluminum contains a high amount of magnesium (2.2%-2.8%), which increases the alloy's strength and reduces sensitivity to hot cracking during welding. This makes the welding process more stable and helps reduce the occurrence of cracks. The low copper content (Cu ≤ 0.1%) prevents hot cracking during welding, while the addition of chromium improves the crack resistance in the heat-affected zone of the weld, enhancing the alloy's post-weld stability.
| Element | EN AW-5052 |
| Si | 0.25 |
| Fe | 0.40 |
| Cu | 0.1 |
| Mn | 0.1 |
| Mg | 2.2-2.8 |
| Cr | 0.15-0.35 |
| Zn | 0.1 |
| Others (Each) | 0.05 |
| Others (Total) | 0.15 |
| Al | Rem |
5052 aluminum tube physical properties
| Physical Property | Value |
| Density | 2.68 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 605℃ |
| Thermal Expansion | 23.7 x10^-6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 70 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 138 W/m.K |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.0495x10^-6Ω.m |
5052 aluminum tube standards and specifications
- AMS-WWT-700/4 Tube, Aluminum Alloy, Drawn, Seamless, 5052
- AMS4069 - Aluminum Alloy, Drawn, Round Seamless Tubing Close Tolerance
- AMS4070 - Aluminum Alloy, Drawn, Round Seamless Tubing
- AMS4071 - Aluminum Alloy, Drawn, Round, Seamless Hydraulic Tubing
- ASTM B241 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Seamless Pipe and Seamless Extruded Tube
- ASTM B210 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes
- ASTM B221 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
- ASTM B483 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Aluminum Alloy Tubes for General Purpose Applications
- ASTM B313 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Round Welded Tubes
- EN 755 - Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys - Extruded Rod/Bar, Tube and Profiles
- EN 754 - Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys - Cold Drawn Rod/Bar, Tube and Profiles
Why does 5052 aluminum tube have excellent corrosion resistance?
5052 is a high-magnesium (Mg: 2.2%-2.8%) alloy. Magnesium not only increases the alloy's strength but also significantly enhances the corrosion resistance of 5052 aluminum, particularly in marine atmospheres and saltwater environments. Magnesium forms a dense oxide film that blocks corrosive substances from penetrating the material.
Moreover, the low iron and copper content reduces the formation of corrosion points, and the addition of chromium further improves the material's resistance to stress corrosion.
What is the machinability of a 5052 H32 aluminum tube?
The machinability of the 5052-H32 aluminum tube is rated at 88%, compared to the strongest machinable aluminum alloy, 2011 aluminum (100%), which is excellent. This makes 5052-H32 aluminum particularly suitable for applications in hydraulic, fuel, and brake lines.
This tubing performs well when bending, forming, and other machining operations are required, making it easy for secondary processing like custom tubing connections and installations. Its combination of machinability and high corrosion resistance ensures that it can maintain strength while being easy to handle in complex applications.
Is the 5052 aluminum tube suitable for bending in hydraulic/fuel lines? Can you supply coiled tubing?
5052 O temper aluminum tube has excellent ductility, making it ideal for hydraulic and fuel lines, allowing it to be easily bent and formed.
For small-diameter aluminum tubes (such as 1/8 to 1/4 inch), we can supply them in coiled form, making transportation and installation more convenient.
However, please note that during coiling, the aluminum tube gradually hardens, reducing its flexibility and preventing it from being straightened again.
For larger-diameter tubes (> 1/2 inch), cannot be coiled for shipping and are only available as straight tubes.
Why is the 5052 aluminum tube a popular choice for marine applications?
5052 aluminum tube is a popular choice for marine applications due to its excellent resistance to marine atmosphere and salt water corrosion, combined with a high strength-to-weight ratio. It has superior fatigue resistance, weldability, and formability, making it suitable for hulls, fuel tanks, and ventilation systems.
5052 aluminum also provides protection from UV radiation when exposed to sunlight or seawater spray. It can resist cracking and wear even under extreme conditions such as seawater immersion or severe pressure fluctuations. Furthermore, its outstanding ductility and machinability allow for easy secondary processing in complex installation environments.