Hemi Metals is a reputable manufacturer and supplier of Aluminium 2024 Bars and Rods based in Hamilton, New Zealand. We pride ourselves on delivering top-notch alloy solutions tailored for high-performance industries. Aluminium 2024 is a popular aerospace-grade alloy celebrated for its remarkable strength-to-weight ratio, impressive fatigue resistance, and consistent mechanical stability. At Hemi Metals, we focus on precision, ensuring a flawless surface finish and rigorous quality control throughout the production process. This makes our bars perfect for applications that demand toughness and durability, especially in challenging environments. Our Aluminium 2024 Bars and Rods are designed for critical structural components, providing excellent machining properties and reliable performance in heavy-duty industrial settings.
Aluminium 2024 Bars and Rods are mainly made of aluminium, with copper as the primary alloying element, complemented by magnesium and manganese to enhance strength. This alloy boasts high tensile strength, outstanding fatigue resistance, and remarkable toughness, particularly after heat treatment. It also offers good machinability and dependable performance in high-stress situations. While its corrosion resistance isn’t the best, protective coatings can significantly boost its durability. Aluminium 2024 remains stable under dynamic load conditions, making it a great choice for precision engineering and structural applications.
| Aluminium Alloy | ASTM B211, B211, B565, B316 5082, AMS 4121 |
| Standard | ASTM, ASME, AMS, GB/T, JIS |
| Aluminium Round Bar Temper | O, H12, H14, H16, H18, H22, H24, H26, H32, H112 |
| Aluminium Bar Form | Aluminium Round, Hex, Flat, Half Round, Oval, Rectangular in Black & Bright Finish |
| Aluminium Round Bar Diameter | 0.1-600mm,etc |
| Aluminium Hexagonal Bar | 0.1-600mm,etc |
| Aluminium Angle Bar Size | 0.5mm*40mm*40mm-20mm*400mm*400mm |
| Aluminium Flat Bar Thickness | 0.1-600mm,etc |
| Aluminium Flat Bar Size | 1-2500mm, etc |
| Aluminium Round Bar Length | 1-12m, Random, Fix & Cut Length or as per clients’ requirement |
| Aluminium Bar | Bright, Polish & Black |
| Grade | Al | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti | Other |
| min. | Bal | 3.80 | 0.30 | 1.20 | ||||||
| max. | Bal | 0.50 | 0.50 | 4.90 | 0.90 | 1.80 | 0.10 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Temper | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation |
| KSI | KSI | % | |
| (annealed) | 32 | 14 | 12 |
| T3 | 63 | 42 | 15 |
| STANDARD | UNS | WERKSTOFF NR. |
| Aluminium 2024 | A92024 | 3.1355 |
| Size in mm | Average Weight | |
| KG/MTR | KG/FT | |
| 10 | 0.62 | 0.18 |
| 12 | 0.90 | 0.30 |
| 14 | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| 16 | 1.60 | 0.50 |
| 18 | 2.00 | 0.60 |
| 20 | 2.50 | 0.80 |
| 22 | 3.00 | 0.90 |
| 24 | 3.56 | 1.08 |
| 25 | 3.90 | 1.20 |
| 28 | 4.80 | 1.50 |
| 30 | 5.55 | 1.69 |
| 32 | 6.30 | 1.90 |
| 34 | 7.14 | 2.18 |
| 36 | 8.00 | 2.44 |
| 40 | 9.90 | 3.00 |
| 45 | 12.49 | 3.81 |
| 50 | 15.40 | 4.70 |
| 56 | 19.34 | 5.89 |
| 60 | 22.20 | 6.80 |
| 63 | 24.47 | 7.46 |
| 63.5 | 24.86 | 7.58 |
| 65 | 26.05 | 7.94 |
| 70 | 30.20 | 9.20 |
| 73 | 32.86 | 10.00 |
| 75 | 34.72 | 10.58 |
| 78 | 37.51 | 11.43 |
| 80 | 39.50 | 12.00 |
| 83 | 42.47 | 12.95 |
| 85 | 44.55 | 13.58 |
| 90 | 50.00 | 15.20 |
| 92 | 52.19 | 15.91 |
| 93 | 53.39 | 16.27 |
| 95 | 55.65 | 16.95 |
| 100 | 61.66 | 18.79 |
| 105 | 67.98 | 20.72 |
| 110 | 74.60 | 22.74 |
| 115 | 81.64 | 24.88 |
| 125 | 96.34 | 29.36 |
Yes, Aluminium 2024 can be welded, but it is challenging due to its susceptibility to cracking. Specialized techniques like TIG welding with proper filler material and preheating are recommended for best results.
To maintain Aluminium 2024 bars, regularly clean with mild detergent, avoid exposure to harsh chemicals, and apply protective coatings. Store in dry conditions to prevent moisture and corrosion, ensuring longevity.
Yes, Aluminium 2024 can corrode, especially in harsh environments. It has moderate resistance to corrosion, but its susceptibility increases without proper protective coatings, making it prone to pitting and stress corrosion cracking.
Aluminium 2024 Bars and Rods find extensive use in the aerospace and defense industries due to their strength and fatigue performance. They’re ideal for aircraft structures, wing tension members, fuselage components, gears, fasteners, and aerospace fittings. In the automotive and transportation sectors, these bars are utilized for suspension components, truck frames, and high-strength mechanical parts. This alloy is also favored in hydraulic systems, precision instruments, robotics, and heavy engineering applications where high strength and reliability are crucial.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Hemi Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Hamilton New Zealand
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