S235JR Cold Formed Square Tube Industrial Use Square Hollow Section for Structural Frames
S235JR Square Tube Carbon Steel Square Tube for Industrial Use
Material
S235JR is a non-alloy structural (mild) carbon steel grade used for general-purpose load-bearing fabrication. In cold-formed square hollow sections (SHS), steel strip/plate is roll-formed at ambient temperature, welded (typically high-frequency), and then sized to achieve stable geometry and consistent dimensions.
Note on designation: for European hollow sections, the grade is often specified as S235JRH under EN 10219 (the “H” suffix indicates hollow section). Cold-formed SHS produced to EN 10219 is a common way to purchase “S235JR square tube” for structural/industrial frames.
Specifications
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Shape: Square Hollow Section (SHS) / Square Tube
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Manufacturing: Cold formed + welded + sizing
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Typical OD range (customizable): 20×20 mm up to 400×400 mm
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Typical wall thickness (customizable): 1.5–16.0 mm (heavier walls available by agreement)
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Length options: 6 m / 12 m / cut-to-length
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Ends: Plain, deburred, or beveled (upon request)
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Surface options: Black (mill finish), oiled, shot-blasted, zinc-coated / hot-dip galvanized (upon request)
Main Features
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Reliable strength-to-weight ratio for frames, racks, supports, and welded assemblies
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Excellent weldability and workshop fabrication performance (cutting, drilling, punching)
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Clean appearance and stable geometry after sizing—ideal for exposed structures and modular fabrication
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Closed-section stiffness improves torsional rigidity versus open sections
Our Advantages
Q1: “Which standard should I specify—EN 10219 or EN 10210?”
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We help you choose correctly: EN 10219 = cold-formed, EN 10210 = hot-finished. Cold-formed tubes are typically selected for cost efficiency and precise geometry; hot-finished is often chosen when hot-finish performance is required by design.
Q2: “Can you control dimensional tolerances and corner quality?”
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We control OD, wall thickness-on-flats, straightness, and corner consistency per the requested standard (e.g., EN 10219-2 tolerances). For projects referencing US-style tolerance practices, we also follow recognized measurement methods (e.g., avoid weld-seam area for thickness checks; corner radius limits for square/rectangular tubing).
Q3: “Do you provide full traceability and inspection documents?”
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Each bundle can be traceable by heat number, and we provide inspection documents (MTC) so buyers can verify grade/standard, heat/lot, and test results.
Q4: “Is weld seam quality reliable for fabrication?”
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We focus on stable forming + welding parameters and post-weld sizing to ensure consistent seam integrity and smooth fabrication performance (especially important for load-bearing frames and repetitive production).
Q5: “Can you support processing and delivery requirements?”
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Cut-to-length, end finishing, bundling/labeling, protective packing, and export documentation are available to reduce your receiving and fabrication time.
Chemical Composition
| Grade | Reference Standard (typ.) | C (max) | Si (max) | Mn (max) | P (max) | S (max) | N (max) | Cu (max) |
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| S235JR | EN 10025-2 | 0.17 | — | 1.40 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.012* | 0.40 |
| S235J0 | EN 10025-2 | 0.17 | — | 1.40 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.012 | 0.40 |
| S235J2 | EN 10025-2 | 0.17 | — | 1.40 | 0.025 | 0.025 | — | 0.40 |
| S275JR | EN 10025-2 | 0.21 | — | 1.50 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.012 | 0.40 |
| S355JR | EN 10025-2 | 0.24 | 0.55 | 1.60 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.012 | 0.55 |
Mechanical Properties
| Grade | Yield Strength ReH (min, MPa) | Tensile Strength Rm (MPa) | Elongation A (min, %) | Impact Requirement (typ.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S235JR | 235 | 360–510 | 26 | 27 J @ +20°C |
| S235J0 | 235 | 360–510 | 26 | 27 J @ 0°C |
| S235J2 | 235 | 360–510 | 26 | 27 J @ −20°C |
| S275JR | 275 | 410–560 | 23 | 27 J @ +20°C |
| S355JR | 355 | 470–630 | 22 | 27 J @ +20°C |
Execution Standards (ASTM / EN / GOST / JIS / GB)
EN (Europe)
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EN 10219-1: Cold formed welded structural hollow sections — technical delivery conditions
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EN 10219-2: Tolerances, dimensions and sectional properties
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EN 10025-2: Non-alloy structural steels (basis for S235/S275/S355 grade definitions)
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EN 10204: Inspection documents (MTC types such as 3.1/3.2) (commonly requested)
ASTM (USA)
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ASTM A500/A500M: Cold-formed welded and seamless carbon steel structural tubing in rounds and shapes (square/rectangular included)
JIS (Japan)
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JIS G 3466: Carbon steel square and rectangular tubes for general structure
GB (China)
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GB/T 6728: Cold forming sectional steel for general structure (square/rectangular hollow sections included)
GOST (Russia/EAEU)
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GOST 30245: Steel bent closed welded square and rectangular sections for building structures
Application Areas
Main industries: steel structures, industrial equipment, fabrication workshops, logistics & storage, infrastructure supports, energy and utility frames.
Typical uses inside these industries
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Structural framing: columns, beams, trusses, bracing members
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Industrial equipment: machine bases, guards, platforms, conveyors
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Racking & logistics: pallet racks, mezzanines, shelving frames
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Vehicles & transport: trailer frames, subframes, reinforcements
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Energy & utilities: support frames, skids, mounting structures


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