Bending Aluminium Awning Rail

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Bending aluminium awning rail. 16 or 20 long. Ap products has been supplying the recreational vehicle industry with quality replacement parts. 1 3 16 rail accepts standard 1 4 awning rope. To make this easier you d start with your 6061 material in the soft t 0 state.

In order for the canopy fabric to remain straight and roll up square and evenly unfortunately the tube will need to be replaced. You can bend awning rail with a plastic number plate inserted into the awning channel. These awning rails are made by universal molding company. Some can be manipulated somewhat but will always show evidence of the damage.

Each sold retail only. To my knowledge there is no method in the aftermarket of straightening a bent extruded aluminum awning roller tube. Die opening with a relieved profile. If you want to bend the track away from the flange slits are fine.

You d probably air bend by using a 3 0 in. Insert 16 l black aluminum awning rail 021 51002 16 by ap products. Sold in tubes of 10. To bend the track towards the flange cut in a v shape.

Just draw the shape you require onto cardboard and bend slowly to match template. Choose from two sizes in the aluminum and three colors in the 20 see chart below. This track was made specifically to bend and can curve in any direction. Using a hacksaw carefully saw slits in the flange of the awning track.

For a more versatile curving awning track try flex a rail.