U-Channels · CM-CH-2020-2

Aluminum U-Channel 20 × 20 × 2 mm

Specification

CM-CH-2020-2 is a 20 × 20 × 2 mm aluminum U-channel in 6063-T5. It weighs 0.303 kg/m with a cross-sectional area of 112.2 mm², and moments of inertia Ix = 0.45 cm⁴ and Iy = 0.72 cm⁴, calculated from the nominal section at 2.70 g/cm³.

01 Section drawing2020
02 Extruded product 20 × 20 × 2 mm aluminum U-channel, clear anodized — CharMax CM-CH-2020-2
CM-CH-2020-2Design drawing → finished profile · mm6063-T5

01Dimensions

DimensionValue
Width20 mm
Leg height20 mm
Wall2 mm
Inside width16 mm

02Section properties

PropertyValue
Cross-sectional area112.2 mm²
Weight (2.70 g/cm³)0.303 kg/m
Moment of inertia Ix0.45 cm⁴
Moment of inertia Iy0.72 cm⁴
Outside perimeter114 mm

Nominal values calculated from the standard cross-section at 2.70 g/cm³; Ix and Iy about the centroidal axes. The drawing issued with your quotation confirms final values.

03Supply and processing

ItemStandard
Alloy and temper6063-T5; other 6000-series alloys on request
LengthsMill lengths (typically 6 m) or cut to length
FinishesMill, anodized or powder coated
TolerancesEN 755-9 or ANSI H35.2, as specified
FabricationCutting, drilling, tapping, CNC machining
DocumentsMaterial certificate; dimensional report on request

04Questions

How is U-channel measured?

As outside width × outside leg height × wall thickness, in millimetres.

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