Anodising improves corrosion resistance but changes the outside diameter, so the fit allowance has to account for oxide growth. Where slenderness is high, a mid-span support or a steel sleeve is the safer choice.
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy.
Key featuresFeatures
Wall thickness checked for crush and stability under hoisting loads.
Bore and length made to the lifting bolt and lifted structure.
6061-T6 for low weight in handling tooling.
Anodising with allowance for oxide growth.
Typical applicationsApplications
Heavy module handling fixtures
Energy storage cabinet lifting
Equipment installation eyes
Selection notesSelection
Above a slenderness ratio of about 3, check buckling or switch to steel.
Frequently asked questionsFAQ
How do I specify the Aluminum 6061 Lifting Sleeve?
Above a slenderness ratio of about 3, check buckling or switch to steel. Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy.
What matters during installation of the Aluminum 6061 Lifting Sleeve?
Check the sleeve for ovality after installation; a crushed wall carries load on one side only Wall thickness checked for crush and stability under hoisting loads.
Specifications
Material
6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy
Standard
GB/T 90.1, customer drawing
Manufacturing and inspection
Material verified spectrally; anodic film thickness measured.Material certificates and dimensional records accompany each lot; material and dimensional records are supplied per batch.