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Ryerson’s selection of aluminum tube and aluminum pipe is everything you would expect from one of North America’s leading aluminum suppliers. Our aluminum pipe comes in both extruded and seamless forms, in popular alloys like 6061, 6063 and 6101. Our 6101 and 6063 seamless pipe products are especially valued in the electrical substation market.
Beyond our stock lengths, our processing capabilities include saw cutting to standard and precision tolerances, tube laser processing and machining. Our inventory, sourcing options and in-house processing capabilities allow us to meet your aluminum pipe needs, regardless of your industry or location. Our standard inventory includes the following seamless and structural pipe:
| Aluminum Pipe Type | Aluminum Pipe Grade/Schedule | Aluminum Pipe Sizes |
| Aluminum Seamless Pipe | Alloys: 6061, 6063, 6101 Schedules: 40, 80 |
OD: 0.75" thru 12" Stock Length: 20' |
| Aluminum Structural Pipe | Alloys: 6061, 6063 Schedules: 10, 40, 80 |
OD: 0.375" thru 8" Stock Lengths: 10', 20' |
What's the difference between piping and tubing?
The main difference between piping and tubing is in their intended use. Pipes can be pressure tested, and are used to convey material, whereas tubes are generally used as structural products.
Another key difference comes from how each product is measured. Because pipes typically transfer fluids or gases, the inside diameter is the most important property as it determines capacity. Pipe diameter refers to a nominal outside diameter, not actual, but the wall thickness, or schedule, of the pipe walls effect the inside diameter. The schedule and actual thickness of a pipe varies with the size of the pipe.
The nominal diameter for tubes, however, is based on the actual outside diameter. If you are interested in our aluminum tubing products, have a look at our aluminum tube selections.