Aluminum Alloys Product Guide

5052: Tube – Drawn Porthole

Alfiniti is the largest manufacturer and supplier of drawn tube in North America.


5052: Tube – Drawn Porthole

Description: 5052: Tube – Drawn Porthole marries excellent saltwater resistance with tight-tolerance dimensional control.

Key Characteristics:

  • Bendability: Excellent post-draw.
  • Anodizing: Hardcoat possible; decorative grey.
  • Corrosion Resistance: Exceptional in marine settings.
  • Conductivity: Moderate.
  • Weldability: Very good.
  • Machinability: Good with sharp tooling.

Industries That Use

5052: Tube – Drawn Porthole:

  1. Marine
  2. Aerospace Ground Support
  3. Défense
  4. Hydraulics

Common Applications:

  • Boat railings
  • Hydraulic cylinders
  • Fuel fillers
  • Marine antenna masts
  • Pneumatic lines

Our Customer Applications Include:

Marine, Défense, Secteur industriel, Industrie automobile, Récréation


Key Characteristics Chart:

BendabilityAnodisationCorrosion ResistanceConductivityWeldabilityMachinability
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Aluminum Mill Product Specifications

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A copy of ANSI H35.1 and H35.2 is available from the American National Standards Institute.

A copy of the Aluminums Standards and Data is available from the Aluminum Association at www.aluminum.org

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