Bending Aluminium Awning Rail

Large insert drip with rv awning rail 20 new white 4964101 regular price 62 95 rv insert drip rail j channel gutter aluminum 20 foot x 1 5 x 3 4 4916451.

Bending aluminium awning rail. To my knowledge there is no method in the aftermarket of straightening a bent extruded aluminum awning roller tube. You can bend awning rail with a plastic number plate inserted into the awning channel. Just draw the shape you require onto cardboard and bend slowly to match template. Say you re bending 0 25 in thick 6061 t6 aluminum to a 100 degree external angle 80 degree internal angle.

For a more versatile curving awning track try flex a rail. Some can be manipulated somewhat but will always show evidence of the damage. In order for the canopy fabric to remain straight and roll up square and evenly unfortunately the tube will need to be replaced. 1 3 16 rail accepts standard 1 4 awning rope.

To bend the track towards the flange cut in a v shape. Ap products has been supplying the recreational vehicle industry with quality replacement parts. Die opening with a relieved profile. To make this easier you d start with your 6061 material in the soft t 0 state.

16 or 20 long. Sold in tubes of 10. This product is made of high quality materials to serve you. This track was made specifically to bend and can curve in any direction.

These awning rails are made by universal molding company. You d probably air bend by using a 3 0 in. Insert 16 l black aluminum awning rail 021 51002 16 by ap products. Each sold retail only.

If you want to bend the track away from the flange slits are fine.