1 Metre Aluminium Tube

-40°C to +220°C 1.6mm Wall T6063 Aluminium

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Aluminium Tube (1 Metre Length) is a lightweight and durable option for use in automotive, motorsport, and industrial applications requiring strong, corrosion-resistant pipework. Manufactured from high-grade T6063 aluminium, the tubing combines strength and machinability with a smooth finish, making it ideal for custom fabrication and performance upgrades. Supplied in 1 metre straight sections, aluminium tube is suitable for coolant, intake, intercooler, and general fluid or air transfer systems where silicone or rubber hoses need to be joined securely. Its solid-wall construction provides long service life under pressure and vibration while offering significant weight savings compared to steel alternatives.

Key Features:

Material: T6063 aluminium for strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight performance.
Length Supplied: 1 metre straight tube.
Construction: Precision-extruded aluminium with smooth bore and polished finish.
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +220°C (peak +240°C).
Compatibility: Designed for use with silicone and rubber hoses secured with clamps.
Applications: Coolant, intercooler, turbo intake, breather, and custom pipework.
Standard: Manufactured to T6063 specification.

Made from premium T6063 aluminium, the tube offers excellent corrosion resistance while maintaining strength and dimensional stability under load. Its lightweight construction makes it especially suited to motorsport and performance vehicles where reducing system weight is essential. The smooth internal bore promotes efficient fluid or air transfer, while the polished exterior enhances both durability and appearance. Easy to cut, weld, or machine, aluminium tube provides flexibility for bespoke fabrication and repair work.

Applications include custom intercooler and turbocharger systems, coolant plumbing, induction setups, breather lines, and other high-performance or industrial installations requiring rigid, lightweight pipework. Aluminium tube is widely used in motorsport, custom builds, and industrial engineering projects where a strong yet lightweight tubing solution is required.

Specifications

Type: 1 Metre Straight
Material: Aluminium
Colour: Silver
Standard: T6063
Wall Thickness: 1.6mm
Beaded Swaged Ends: No
Length: 1m

Size Guide

Outside Diametermm
8
9.5
13
16
19
22
25
28
32
35
38
40
45
51
57
60
63
70
76
80
90
102

Measurements are nominal and may vary slightly.

How to measure OD

Measure across the outside

Rigid pipe, tube and joiners are sized by the outer wall, because that is the surface a hose seals against. The bore and wall thickness follow from it — they are not the ordering size.

Use vernier calipers

Set the outer jaws across the widest point. A tape measure round a curve reads low by a millimetre or two — enough to buy the wrong size.

Take three readings, keep the largest

Rotate 60° between each. If they disagree the tube is oval; size to the biggest figure so the hose still clamps down evenly.

Match the hose to this OD

The hose sleeves over the tube, so the hose you want is the one whose internal diameter equals this outside diameter. A 51 mm tube takes a 51 mm ID hose.

Order by OD, always. Tube, rigid pipe and joiners are listed by outside diameter — the surface the hose clamps onto. Pair one with a hose of the same ID. On reducers, quote both ends, largest first.

Construction

Material

T6063 aluminium

Strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight performance

Construction

Precision-extruded aluminium with smooth bore and polished finish

-40°C to +220°C (peak +240°C)

Conforms to T6063.

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1 Metre Aluminium Tube

-40°C to +220°C 1.6mm Wall T6063 Aluminium

Straight tube. Twenty-two sizes.

Precision-extruded T6063 with a smooth bore and a polished finish.

OUTSIDE DIAMETERS

8mm to 102mm

RATED

−40°C to +220°C

MATERIAL

T6063 aluminium

WALL

1.6mm throughout

SUPPLIED IN

1 metre lengths

ENDS

Plain cut ends

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Frequently Asked Questions.

Answers to the questions we’re asked most about sizing, fitment and performance.

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What is it used for?

Forming the hard sections of a custom pipework run - intercooler and intake plumbing, coolant runs and air feeds. A rigid section holds the bore round under pressure and gives a tidier installation than a long unsupported flexible hose.

What size do I order?

Order by outside diameter, because that is what your hose or coupler slides over - match it to the internal diameter of the silicone or rubber hose you are using. Measure with vernier callipers rather than a tape. Available in outside diameters from 8mm to 102mm.

What material and rating is it?

T6063 aluminium alloy with a 1.6mm wall, rated -40C to +220C. T6063 gives good strength and corrosion resistance at low weight, sheds heat well, and will not rust like mild steel.

Aluminium or stainless - which should I choose?

Aluminium is lighter, cheaper and rejects heat faster, which makes it the usual choice for intercooler and intake pipework. Stainless is stronger, far better in salt environments and takes a superior polish, so it suits marine work and visible show pipework. Both are rated -40C to +220C and can be mixed in one system.

Can I cut, weld or polish it?

All three. Cut with a pipe cutter or fine-tooth blade and deburr inside and out. Both T6063 and 304 TIG weld well, though aluminium softens slightly in the heat-affected zone. Both polish up, and aluminium can be anodised or powder-coated - just mask where the hose clamps on, because a thick coating under a clamp can creep and loosen the joint.

How do I join it into a system?

Slide silicone or rubber coupling hose over the end and clamp it. That is how most intake and charge air systems are assembled, and the flexible joints absorb engine movement and vibration that a welded system would transmit. T-bolt clamps on pressurised joints, stainless worm drive clips on coolant.