Cold Formed Square Steel Tube for Precision Structural Applications
Cold-Formed Square Steel Tube for Precision Structural Applications
Specifications
Precision steel tubes are seamless or welded steel pipes produced by cold drawing or cold rolling, with strict dimensional tolerances and high surface quality requirements, widely used in hydraulic equipment, pneumatic systems, automotive components, and mechanical structures.
| American Standard | Standard Name |
| A500/A500M | Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes |
Precision Steel Square Tube 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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Precision Steel Square Tube 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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Precision Steel Square Tube Manufacturing Process
Precision Steel Square Tube Application
- Architectural and Building Features
- Automotive and Transportation Manufacturing
- Mechanical Engineering and Machinery
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
- Precision Instruments and Equipment
- Furniture and Display Manufacturing
- Fitness and Sports Equipment
- Defense and Aerospace Applications
- Custom and Special-Shaped Profiles
- Household Appliances and Consumer Goods
- Infrastructure and Public Works
Precision Steel Square Tube Packing & Loading
Hollow Section is transported in containers
Hollow Section is transported in containers
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