Aluminum Tubes and Pipes

Aluminum tubes and pipes are highly versatile and efficient materials in architectural design and construction. They are lightweight, strong, durable and corrosion resistant, making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor settings. Aluminum tubes and pipes are also workable and can be polished for reflective finishes.

As a trusted aluminum round tube supplier, Nationwide Architectural Metals combines material advantages with in-house polishing and fabrication to provide high-quality aluminum pipes and tubes. Whether you’re building handrails, branded displays or bespoke frames, we have custom aluminum tubing and railings for your unique projects.

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Key Distinctions Between Aluminum Tubes and Pipes

While often used interchangeably, aluminum pipes and aluminum tubes serve distinct roles in architectural and industrial applications.

An aluminum pipe is typically round, has thicker walls, and is optimized for strength and pressure handling. This pipe is primarily used in fluid transport, conduit systems and applications where flow capacity matters.

An aluminum tube offers more flexibility in shape and is more commonly available in round, square and rectangular profiles. This tube is utilized in constructing frameworks, structural components and precise fabrication. It is also ideal for projects where aesthetic appeal is essential.

Common Architectural Applications of Aluminum Tubes and Pipes

From clean lines to structural support, polished aluminum tubing and pipes bring dimensional versatility to architectural design. Their hollow profiles allow for lightweight framing, seamless integration and sleek visual impact across a wide range of environments.

Typical applications and recommended aluminum grades include:

Handrails and guardrails: 5052 aluminum for its strength and excellent resistance to corrosion and weather

Footrails and bar systems: 6061 aluminum for machinability and durability in high-contact areas

Display structures and branded installations: 6063 aluminum for its clean surface finish and superior extrudability, making it ideal for complex designs

Indoor furniture components and support frames: 3003 aluminum for its cost-effectiveness, weldability and lightweight profile

Outdoor furniture and frameworks: 5051 and 5052 aluminum for their balance of formability, strength and durability, particularly against saltwater

Our Aluminum Tube and Pipe Offerings

Nationwide Architectural Metals maintains a full lineup of round aluminum tubes and pipes to help you build exterior elements and interior features. We offer polished aluminum round tubes and polished aluminum pipes, both finished in-house, to meet architectural standards and client expectations.

What makes our aluminum tubing, pipes and railing stand out:

Architectural grade: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, durable and aesthetically appealing

Alloy options: 3003, 5051, 5052, 6061 and 6063 aluminum grades available

Finishes: Selection of polishing services for different metal finishes, including mirror, satin and custom

Nationwide Architectural Metals also offers fabrication support and advanced services to meet your unique requirements. We work with clients to select the best metals, size and finish. This ensures that your structural and architectural projects are built precisely as imagined.

Find Architectural-Grade Aluminum Tubing Near You

When your designs demand strength and durability, Nationwide Architectural Metals is the custom aluminum tube manufacturer for you. We have been providing metal products and services to customers in diverse industries since 1981. Based in Hickory, North Carolina, we have worked with clients across the U.S. for quality and design-driven solutions.

Our wide selection of tubes, pipes and architectural-grade metal products is ready for distribution. We also have skilled architectural metal fabricators and craftsmen to manufacture custom architectural pipes and railings.

Aluminum Tubes and Pipes

Aluminum Tubes and Pipes

Key Distinctions Between Aluminum Tubes and Pipes

Common Architectural Applications of Aluminum Tubes and Pipes

Our Aluminum Tube and Pipe Offerings

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