MAXTube - 2x1

MAXTube 2x1 is durable, extruded aluminum tubing optimized for robot structures and fully compatible with the REV ION System. It features #10 clearance holes spaced 0.5 inches apart on all 1-inch sides and offers multiple configurations: solid, grid pattern, or the MAX Pattern with MAXSpline cutouts every 2 inches and 0.196-inch holes on a 0.5-inch pitch.

With variable wall thickness for tailored strength-to-weight ratios, MAXTube 2x1 streamlines precise, efficient structural design. Its easy-to-cut design—whether using a hacksaw or power tools—offers adaptable solutions for any robotics project.

Specifications

• Material: Aluminum 6061
• Finish: Clear Anodized
• Width: 50.8mm (2in)
• Height: 25.4mm (1in)
• Weights & Dimensions:
  • MAXTube - 2x1 Light
    • Length: 1194mm (47in)
    • Wall thickness: 1mm (0.04in) with #10-32 nut grooves on 1in side
    • Weight: 609g (1.34lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 Light - Grid Pattern
    • Length: 1194mm (47in)
    • Wall thickness: 1mm (0.04in) with #10-32 nut grooves on 1in side
    • Weight: 578g (1.28lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1
    • Length: 1194mm (47in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.175mm (0.125in) on 2in long side, 1mm (0.04in) with #10-32 nut grooves on 1in side
    • Weight: 1100g (2.43lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - Grid Pattern
    • Length: 1194mm (47in)
    • Wall thickness: 0.125in wall on 2in long side 0.04in with #10-32 nut grooves on 1in side
    • Weight: 1007g (2.22lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - 1/16in Wall - Grid Pattern - 47in
    • Length: 1194mm (47in)
    • Wall thickness: 1.59mm (0.0625in)
    • Weight: 690g (1.52lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - 1/8in Wall - Grid Pattern - 47in
    • Length: 1194mm (47in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.18mm (0.125in)
    • Weight: 1314g (2.90lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - 3/16in Wall - Grid Pattern - 47in
    • Length: 1194mm (47in)
    • Wall thickness: 4.76mm (0.188in)
    • Weight: 1873g (4.13lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - MAX Pattern - 1-Pos (3in)
    • Length: 76.2mm (3in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.175mm (0.125in) on 2in long side, 1mm (0.04in) with #10-32 nut grooves on 1in side
    • Weight: 55g (0.12lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - MAX Pattern - 2-Pos (5in)
    • Length: 127mm (5in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.175mm (0.125in) on 2in long side, 1mm (0.04in) with #10-32 nut grooves on 1in side
    • Weight: 87g (0.19lbs)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - MAX Pattern - 3-Pos (7in)
    • Length: 177.8mm (7in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.175mm (0.125in) on 2in long side, 1mm (0.04in) with #10-32 nut grooves on 1in side
    • Weight: 119g (0.26lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - MAX Pattern - 7-Pos (15in)
    • Length: 381mm (15in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.175mm (0.125in) on 2in long side, 1mm (0.04in) with #10-32 nut grooves on 1in side
    • Weight: 248g (0.55lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - MAX Pattern - 11-Pos (23in)
    • Length: 584.2mm (23in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.175mm (0.125in) on 2in long side, 1mm (0.04in) with #10-32 nut grooves on 1in side
    • Weight: 376g (0.83lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - MAX Pattern - 15-Pos (31in)
    • Length: 787.4mm (31in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.175mm (0.125in) on 2in long side, 1mm (0.04in) with #10-32 nut grooves on 1in side
    • Weight: 505g (1.11lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - MAX Pattern - 23-Pos (47in)
    • Length: 1193.8mm (47in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.175mm (0.125in) on 2in long side, 1mm (0.04in) with #10-32 nut grooves on 1in side
    • Weight: 762g (1.68lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - 1/8in Wall - Max Pattern - 1-Pos (3in)
    • Length: 76.2mm (3in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.175mm (0.125in)
    • Weight: 75g (0.164lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - 1/8in Wall - Max Pattern - 2-Pos (5in)
    • Length: 127mm (5in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.175mm (0.125in)
    • Weight: 120g (0.264lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - 1/8in Wall - Max Pattern - 3-Pos (7in)
    • Length: 177.8mm (7in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.175mm (0.125in)
    • Weight: 165g (0.364lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - 1/8in Wall - Max Pattern - 7-Pos (15in)
    • Length: 381mm (15in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.175mm (0.125in)
    • Weight: 346g (0.762lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - 1/8in Wall - Max Pattern - 11-Pos (23in)
    • Length: 584.2mm (23in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.175mm (0.125in)
    • Weight: 527g (1.16lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - 1/8in Wall - Max Pattern - 15-Pos (31in)
    • Length: 787.4mm (31in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.175mm (0.125in)
    • Weight: 707g (1.56lb)
  • MAXTube - 2x1 - 1/8in Wall - Max Pattern - 23-Pos (47in)
    • Length: 1193.8mm (47in)
    • Wall thickness: 3.175mm (0.125in)
    • Weight: 1069g (2.36lb)

Documentation

• ION Build System Guide
• Introduction to Structure
• MAXTube User Guide
• Onshape Application Examples - Low, Medium, & High Complexity
• Onshape Application Example - Linear Actuator Arm

Notes

• The following MAXTube was update to remove scribe lines located on all 4 sides of the aluminum. As of 01/10/2024, orders containing the following products will ship with new versions of MAXTube:

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