Pre-Galvanized Hollow Sections for Light Framing Applications
Pre-Galvanized Hollow Sections for Light Framing Applications
Specifications
Pre-galvanized hollow section is a type of steel that is widely used in the construction industry. It is made by coating steel with a layer of zinc before it is shaped into a hollow section. This process of pre-galvanization gives the steel added protection against corrosion and rust.
| American Standard | Standard Name |
| A500/A500M | Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes |
Pre-Galvanized Hollow Sections Chemical Composition
Sources American Standard A500 / A500M TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
| Element | Composition, % | |||
| Grades A, B and D | Grace C | |||
| Heat | Product | Heat | Product | |
| Analysis | Analysis | Analysis | Analysis | |
| Carbon, max A | 0.26 | 0.3 | 0.23 | 0.27 |
| Manganese, max A | 1.35 | 1.4 | 1.35 | 1.4 |
| Phosphorus, max | 0.035 | 0.045 | 0.035 | 0.045 |
| Sulfur, max | 0.035 | 0.045 | 0.035 | 0.045 |
| Copper, min B | 0.2 | 0.18 | 0.2 | 0.18 |
| A For each reduction of 0.01 percentage point below the specified maximum for carbon, an increase of 0.06 percentage point above the specified maximum for manganese is permitted, up to a maximum of 1.50% by heat analysis and 1.60% by product analysis. B If copper-containing steel is specified in the purchase order. |
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Pre-Galvanized Hollow Sections Mechanical Properties
Sources American Standard A500 / A500M TABLE 2 Tensile Requirements
| Round structural tubing | ||||
| Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | |
| Tensile strength, min, psi (MPa) | 45,000 (310) | 58,000 (400) | 62,000 (425) | 58,000 (400) |
| Yield strength, min, psi, (MPa) | 33,000 (230) | 42,000 (290) | 46,000 (315) | 36,000 (250) |
| Elongation in 2 in. (50 mm), min, %D | 25A | 23B | 21C | 23B |
| Shaped structural tubing | ||||
| Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | |
| Tensile strength, min, psi (MPa) | 45,000 (310) | 58,000 (400) | 62,000 (425) | 58,000 (400) |
| Yield strength, min, psi, (MPa) | 39,000 (270) | 46,000 (315) | 50,000 (345) | 36,000 (250) |
| Elongation in 2 in. (50 mm), min, %D | 25A | 23B | 21C | 23B |
| A Applies to specified wall thicknesses (t) equal to or greater than 0.120 in. (3.05 mm). For lighter specified wall thicknesses, the minimum elongation values shall be calculated by the formula: percent elongation in 2 in. (50mm) = 56t + 17.5, rounded to the nearest percent. For A500M use the following formula: 2.2t + 17.5, rounded to the nearest percent. B Applies to specified wall thicknesses (t) equal to or greater than 0.180 in. (4.57 mm). For lighter specified wall thicknesses, the minimum elongation values shall be calculated by the formula: percent elongation in 2 in. (50 mm) = 61t + 12, rounded to the nearest percent. For A500M use the following formula: 2.4t + 12, rounded to the nearest percent. C Applies to specified wall thicknesses (t) equal to or greater than 0.120 in. (3.05 mm). For lighter specified wall thicknesses, the minimum elongation values shall be by agreement with the manufacturer. D The minimum elongation values specified apply only to tests performed prior to shipment of the tubing. |
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Pre-Galvanized Hollow Sections Manufacturing Process
Pre-Galvanized Hollow Sections Application
- Architectural and Decorative Metalwork
- Fencing, Gates, and Perimeter Security
- Greenhouse and Agricultural Structures
- Solar Panel Mounting Systems
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Automotive and Transportation Components
- Infrastructure and Signage
- Industrial Storage and Logistics
- Retail and Commercial Displays
- Playground Equipment and Outdoor Structures
- HVAC and Ventilation Systems
Pre-Galvanized Hollow Sections Packing & Loading
Hollow Section is transported in containers
Hollow Section is transported in containers
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