Bending Aluminium Awning Rail

You can bend awning rail with a plastic number plate inserted into the awning channel.

Bending aluminium awning rail.

1 3 16 rail accepts standard 1 4 awning rope. Choose from two sizes in the aluminum and three colors in the 20 see chart below. For a more versatile curving awning track try flex a rail. Insert 16 l black aluminum awning rail 021 51002 16 by ap products.

Using a hacksaw carefully saw slits in the flange of the awning track. These awning rails are made by universal molding company. 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. Each sold retail only.

Say you re bending 0 25 in thick 6061 t6 aluminum to a 100 degree external angle 80 degree internal angle. 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. To bend the track towards the flange cut in a v shape.

To my knowledge there is no method in the aftermarket of straightening a bent extruded aluminum awning roller tube. Just draw the shape you require onto cardboard and bend slowly to match template. Die opening with a relieved profile. In order for the canopy fabric to remain straight and roll up square and evenly unfortunately the tube will need to be replaced.

This track was made specifically to bend and can curve in any direction. 16 or 20 long. To make this easier you d start with your 6061 material in the soft t 0 state. Ap products has been supplying the recreational vehicle industry with quality replacement parts.

This product is made of high quality materials to serve you.