Bending Aluminium Awning Rail

Choose from two sizes in the aluminum and three colors in the 20 see chart below.

Bending aluminium awning rail.

Using a hacksaw carefully saw slits in the flange of the awning track. Insert 16 l black aluminum awning rail 021 51002 16 by ap products. 16 or 20 long. To my knowledge there is no method in the aftermarket of straightening a bent extruded aluminum awning roller tube.

Each sold retail only. For a more versatile curving awning track try flex a rail. To make this easier you d start with your 6061 material in the soft t 0 state. You can bend awning rail with a plastic number plate inserted into the awning channel.

To bend the track towards the flange cut in a v shape. In order for the canopy fabric to remain straight and roll up square and evenly unfortunately the tube will need to be replaced. It fits snugly and by screwing one end of the rail down to a flat board it can be slowly teased into shape. Some can be manipulated somewhat but will always show evidence of the damage.

This track was made specifically to bend and can curve in any direction. These awning rails are made by universal molding company. If you want to bend the track away from the flange slits are fine. Say you re bending 0 25 in thick 6061 t6 aluminum to a 100 degree external angle 80 degree internal angle.

This product is made of high quality materials to serve you. 1 3 16 rail accepts standard 1 4 awning rope. Sold in tubes of 10. Ap products has been supplying the recreational vehicle industry with quality replacement parts.

You d probably air bend by using a 3 0 in.