Blog posts
Aluminum vs Steel Tubing
Compare aluminum vs steel tubing by strength, weight, corrosion resistance, and cost to help fabricators choose the right material for light-duty applications.
6061 vs 6063 Aluminum: Which Alloy Should You Use?
Compare 6061 vs 6063 aluminum for strength, finish, machinability, and tubing use. Find the right alloy for in-house fabrication and custom extrusion.
Does Aluminum Rust?
Does aluminum rust? Learn how aluminum resists rust, how oxidation works, and what professionals should know about preventing aluminum corrosion.
Is Aluminum a Metal? Properties, Uses, and Fun Facts
Is aluminum a metal? Learn its classification, properties, and real-world uses in fabrication, CNC work, and structural design.
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Where to buy SEG Extrusions: 10 Key Factors
Learn the 10 key factors to look for when choosing an SEG Extrusion source from the industry leaders in Silicon Edge Graphic Frame Fabrication.
Benefits .058" Wall for Telescopic Tubing Applications
Learn about .058" Drawn aluminum tubing, what it's good for, how it compares to thin wall .038" Drawn aluminum tubing, and see it in action in our latest video which accompanies the blog.
Benefits of Custom Aluminum Telescopic Tubing Assemblies
Custom telescopic aluminum tubes are adjustable, lightweight, durable, portable, easy to assembly and pack, versatile, cost effective, relatively corrosion resistant, attractive, and recyclable. Read our latest blog to learn more!
Why thin wall aluminum tubing?
Interested in aluminum tubing but don't know where to start in terms of wall thickness? With thin wall tubing, you get more feet per dollar, so learning about our super efficient .038" wall tubing is a great place to start! Check out our latest blog post on this wall round aluminum tubing!
Testrite Holdings announces New Online Store For Wholesale A...
Press release announcing launch of TestriteAluminum.com, with the largest US inventory of thin wall aluminum tubing, cut to size, as well as a wide variety of thin wall aluminum extrusions, from aluminum slatwall to U channels and much more!
Introduction to Testrite Aluminum
Introduction to who we are and what we do!