Steel circular hollow section (CHS), pipe and tube
Steel Hollow Section
Hollow section steel products, such as mild steel tube, pipe and steel box sections, are long, sturdy metal profiles with deep, hollow cross-sections inside.Â
Steel hollow sections are very versatile, reliable and flexible products, which can be used for a huge range of applications across the building industry. It’s common to find square, rectangular and circular hollow sections used in applications such as:
- Commercial building construction
- Steel framing
- Security grills
- Protective coveringsÂ
- Appliance manufacturing
Circular Hollow Section
Steel circular hollow section (CHS) products are commonly known as cold-formed hollow sections. Compared to, for example, solid steel pipe and tube, a circular hollow section would look similar, with the latter having an opening at both ends.
These products are available in both cold-formed and hot-rolled finishes, in various different steel grades.
This type of steel hollow section can be used for:
- Balustrades
- Handrails
- Caging bars
- Utility pipe coverings
- Furniture
- Steel frame structures
Within commercial and domestic steel fabrication applications, many people use CHS steel due to its reliability, versatility and excellent resistance to corrosion. Mild steel pipe and tube can be coated with primers or zinc, to enhance its resistance to corrosion. CHS pipe makes great aesthetic choices for buildings and applications, due to its smooth surface and lack of overhanging edges. These mild steel tubes can offer great torsion-resistance, due to their unique solid position on their polar axis.
We also offer square hollow section and rectangular hollow section products, both of which are excellent steel box tubing solutions.
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