5052 Aerospace Aluminum Tube Pipe
5052 aluminum pipe is a medium-strength aluminum alloy material widely used in the aerospace and marine industries. This alloy has slightly higher strength than 5251 aluminum alloy and exhibits moderate to high fatigue strength with good mechanical properties. A notable feature of 5052 aluminum pipe is that it cannot be heat-treated, but its strength can be enhanced through cold working.
5052 Aerospace Aluminum Tube Pipe is easy to form and weld, making it suitable for various processing needs. Compared to other aluminum alloys, 5052 aluminum pipe offers improved corrosion resistance, especially when compared to 1200 aluminum alloy. Additionally, the moderate manganese content in 5052 aluminum alloy makes it less prone to stress corrosion cracking (SCC), allowing it to perform better in high-stress environments in terms of stability and safety.
With its excellent strength, corrosion resistance, and processing capabilities, 5052 aluminum pipe is an ideal choice for the aerospace and marine industries.
Typical Sizes of 5052 Aerospace Aluminum Tube Pipe
Haomei Aluminum is a professional manufacturer of aerospace materials, certified with AS9100 and strictly adhering to the following AMS aerospace standards.
- Outer Diameter: 1/8" to 4"
- Wall Thickness: .020 to .065
- Temper: O
- Specifications: ASTM B210, AMS 4070, AMS-WWT-700/4
The specification of 5052 aerospace aluminum pipe
| Alloy | 5052 aerospace aluminum pipe |
| Temper | F, H112, O, H111 |
| Out diameter (OD) | 3.0mm-600mm |
| Wall thickness | 0.5-100 |
| Length(mm) | Common 1500/3000/5000/6000mm |
| Standard | AMS 4069 5052-0 Tube Drawn Seamless Close Tols AMS 4070 5052-0 Tube Drawn Seamless AMS 4071 5052-0 Tube Drawn Seamless Hydraulic WW-T-700/4 5052 Seamless tube |
Chemical composition of 5052 aircraft aluminum tubing
| Element | Composition(%) |
| Al | REM |
| Si | ≤0.25 |
| Fe | ≤0.40 |
| Cu | ≤0.10 |
| Mn | ≤0.10 |
| Mg | ≤2.2-2.8 |
| Cr | ≤0.15-0.35 |
| Ni | / |
| Zn | ≤0.10 |
| Ti | / |
| Note:Each:≤0.05;Total:≤0.15 | |
Mechanical properties of 5052 aircraft grade aluminum square tubing
| Alloy | temper | Wall thickness /mm | Room temperature Test result | |||
| Tension strength/MPa | Yield strength/MPa | Elongation/% | ||||
| A50mm | A | |||||
| Not less than | ||||||
| 5052 | O H111 | All | 170-240 | 70 | 15 | 17 |
| H112 | All | 170 | 70 | 13 | 15 | |
| F | All | - | ||||
5052 O Aluminum Tubing
5052 O aluminum tubing refers to aluminum pipes made from the 5052 alloy in the "O" (annealed) state. This state indicates that the material has been heat-treated to eliminate internal stresses and improve ductility, making it easier to process during manufacturing.
- Strength: It has a good strength-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for structural applications while maintaining a low overall weight.
- Formability: The "O" state offers excellent formability, allowing for easy bending, shaping, and manufacturing into various components.
5052 Drawn Aluminum Tubing
5052 drawn aluminum tubing is produced from the 5052 alloy through a drawing process, which elongates and reduces the diameter of the tube while improving its mechanical properties. This process enhances the strength and surface finish of the tube compared to extruded or cast alternatives.
- Increased Strength: The drawing process imparts higher tensile and yield strength compared to the O state, making it suitable for higher-demand applications.
- Excellent Surface Finish: Drawn tubes typically have a smoother surface finish, which is beneficial for aesthetic applications or those where reducing friction is critical.
- Good Corrosion Resistance: Like O-tempered aluminum tubes, drawn 5052 aluminum tubes exhibit excellent corrosion resistance, allowing for use in harsh environments.
Applications of 5052 Aluminum Tubing in Aviation
5052 aluminum alloy tubing has a wide range of applications in aviation, covering key areas such as fuel systems, hydraulic systems, control systems, and engine systems.
1. Fuel Systems
In aviation fuel systems, 5052 seamless aluminum pipes are widely used in fuel delivery lines, including fuel feed lines, return lines, and inlet/outlet pipes for fuel pumps. The corrosion-resistant properties of this aluminum alloy ensure the safety of fuel during transport, preventing leakage risks due to material aging or corrosion. Furthermore, the high strength of 5052 aluminum tubing allows it to withstand pressure variations in fuel systems, ensuring stable system operation.
2. Hydraulic Systems
5052 aluminum tubing also plays a crucial role in hydraulic systems, commonly used for the inlet and outlet pipes of hydraulic fluid and connections to hydraulic cylinders. Due to its excellent compressive strength and corrosion resistance, 5052 aluminum tubing can maintain stable performance in high-pressure environments, ensuring efficient operation of hydraulic systems. This is vital for the control and stability of aircraft, especially under complex flight conditions.
3. Control Systems
In aircraft control systems, 5052 aluminum tubing is used for various transmission lines, such as control rod tubes and pushrod tubes. Its high strength and wear resistance ensure the flexibility and reliability of the control systems. This is particularly important during flight, as any minor control failure could pose safety risks. The excellent performance of 5052 aluminum tubing provides necessary support for the aircraft.
4. Engine Systems
In aviation engine systems, 5052 H111 or H112 aluminum tubing is applied to critical areas such as exhaust and intake pipes. Due to its high-temperature resistance, 5052 aluminum tubing can withstand the high-temperature environment generated during engine operation, ensuring the stability and reliability of the engine system. Additionally, the high strength of 5052 aluminum tubing allows it to perform well under high-load conditions, reducing the risk of failures due to material fatigue.
Available Sizes of Haomei 5052 Aluminum Tubing
| Description | Temper | OD | Wall |
| D5052-O 1/8 OD X .035 WA | O | 0.125 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 3/16 OD X .028 WA | O | 0.1875 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O 3/16 OD X .035 WALL | O | 0.1875 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O HYD AMS 4071 1/4 X .020WA | O | 0.25 | 0.02 |
| D5052-O 1/4 OD X .028 WA | O | 0.25 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O 1/4 OD X .035 WA | O | 0.25 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 1/4 OD X .042 WA | O | 0.25 | 0.042 |
| 5052 O AMS 4071 .2500 x .0350 | O | 0.25 | 0.035 |
| 5052 O AMS-WWT-700/4 .2500 x .0200 | O | 0.25 | 0.02 |
| D5052-O 5/16 OD X .035 WALL | O | 0.3125 | 0.035 |
| 5052 O AMS4070 .3125 OD .0350 ID x 144.0000 WA x 12 FT | O | 0.3125 | 0.035 |
| 5052 O AMS-WWT-700/4 .3125 x .0200 | O | 0.3125 | 0.02 |
| D5052-O 3/8 OD X .022 WA | O | 0.375 | 0.022 |
| D5052-O 3/8 OD X .028 WA | O | 0.375 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O 3/8 OD X .035 WA | O | 0.375 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 3/8 OD X .049 WA | O | 0.375 | 0.049 |
| 5052 O AMS-WWT-700/4 .3750 x .0200 | O | 0.375 | 0 |
| 5052 O AMS-WWT-700/4 .3750 x .0350 | O | 0.375 | 0.035 |
| 5052 O AMS4070 .3750 OD .0280 ID x 144.0000 WA x 12 FT | O | 0.375 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O 1/2 OD X .020 WA | O | 0.5 | 0.02 |
| D5052-O 1/2 OD X .022 WA | O | 0.5 | 0.022 |
| D5052-O HYD 1/2 OD X .028 WA | O | 0.5 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O 1/2 OD X .028 WA | O | 0.5 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O 1/2 OD X .035 WA | O | 0.5 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 1/2 OD X .049 WA | O | 0.5 | 0.049 |
| D5052-O 1/2 OD X .065 WA | O | 0.5 | 0.065 |
| D5052-O HYD 5/8 OD X .028 WA | 0.625 | 0.028 | |
| D5052-O 5/8 OD X .028 WA | O | 0.625 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O 5/8 OD X .035 WA | O | 0.625 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 5/8 OD X .049 WA | O | 0.625 | 0.049 |
| 5052 O AMS4070 .6250 OD .0350 ID x 168.0000 WA x 14 FT | O | 0.625 | 0.035 |
| 5052 O AMS-WWT-700/4 .6250 x .0280 | O | 0.625 | 0.028 |
| 5052 O AMS 4071 .6250 x .0280 | O | 0.625 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O 3/4 OD X .028 WA | O | 0.75 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O 3/4 OD X .049 WA | O | 0.75 | 0.049 |
| 5052 O AMS 4071 .7500 x .0280 | O | 0.75 | 0.028 |
| 5052 O AMS-WWT-700/4 .7500 x .0350 | O | 0.75 | 0.035 |
| 5052 O AMS 4071 .7500 x .0350 | O | 0.75 | 0.035 |
| 5052 O AMS-WWT-700/4 .8750 x .0350 | O | 0.875 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 1 OD X .028 WA | O | 1 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O 1 OD X .035 WA | O | 1 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 1 OD X .065 WA | O | 1 | 0.065 |
| 5052 O AMS-WWT-700/4 1.0000 x .0490 | O | 1 | 0.049 |
| D5052-O 1-1/4 OD X .028 WA | O | 1.25 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O 1-1/4 OD X .035 WA | O | 1.25 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 1-1/4 OD X .049 WA | O | 1.25 | 0.049 |
| 5052 O AMS-WWT-700/4 1.2500 x .0280 | O | 1.25 | 0.028 |
| 5052 O AMS-WWT-700/4 1.2500 x .1250 | O | 1.25 | 0.125 |
| D5052-O 1-1/2 OD X .028 WA | O | 1.5 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O HYD AMS 4071 1.500 X .035WA | O | 1.5 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 1-1/2 OD X .035 WA | O | 1.5 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 1-1/2 OD X .049 WA | O | 1.5 | 0.049 |
| D5052-O 1-1/2 OD X .065 WA | O | 1.5 | 0.065 |
| 5052 O AMS4070 1.5000 OD .0280 ID x 144.0000 WA x 12 FT | O | 1.5 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O 1-3/4 OD X .035 WA | O | 1.75 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 1-3/4 OD X .049 WA | O | 1.75 | 0.049 |
| D5052-O 2 OD X .028 WA | O | 2 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O 2 OD X .035 WA | O | 2 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 2 OD X .049 WA | O | 2 | 0.049 |
| D5052-O 2 OD X .065 WA | O | 2 | 0.065 |
| 5052 O AMS 4070 2.0000 x .0350 | O | 2 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 2-1/4 OD X .035 WA | O | 2.25 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 2-1/4 OD X .049 WA | O | 2.25 | 0.049 |
| D5052-O 2-1/2 OD X .028 WA | O | 2.5 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O 2-1/2 OD X .035 WA | O | 2.5 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 2-1/2 OD X .049 WA | O | 2.5 | 0.049 |
| D5052-O 3 OD X .035 WA | O | 3 | 0.035 |
| D5052-O 3 OD X .049 WA | O | 3 | 0.049 |
| D5052-O 3 OD X .065 WA | O | 3 | 0.065 |
| D5052-O 3-1/2 OD X .049 WA | O | 3.5 | 0.049 |
| 5052 O AMS-WWT-700/4 3.5000 x .0280 | O | 3.5 | 0.028 |
| D5052-O 4 OD X .049 WA | O | 4 | 0.049 |
| 5052 O AMS4070 4.0000 OD .0650 ID x 156.0000 WA x 13 FT | O | 4 | 0.065 |
What is the pressure rating of 5052 aluminum tubing?
The pressure rating of 5052 aluminum tubing depends on several factors, such as the tubing's wall thickness, diameter, and the temperature it is exposed to. Generally, 5052 aluminum alloy has good pressure resistance due to its high strength and excellent corrosion resistance.
