What is square steel? Characteristics – Applications

Square steel is an important material in many construction projects. However, this name is still quite new for those new to the profession. So what is square steel? What are the characteristics of this material? Check out the article below to better understand box iron and get your desired information!

What is square steel?

Square steel, also known as square steel, is a type of steel manufactured in a square or rectangular shape, hollow without welds inside, usually with a thickness ranging from 0.7mm to 5.1mm.

 

Sắt hộp hay còn được biết đến là thép hộp
Square steel

Depending on the application or system, square steel will be produced with a length of 6–18 m. Along with that, the thickness is about 0.7–5.1 m. This diversity and size help square steel to be present in many large and small projects.

Currently, the market has many types of square steel (square steel), such as Hoa Phat Steel, Viet Nhat Steel, Viet Tiep Steel, Viet Duc Steel, and Hoa Sen Steel,… These are all brands with quality products that have been trusted by customers for many years.

Types of square steel pipes on the market

For those in the profession, square steel is often known in two main types, including black square steel and galvanized square steel. In production, it is divided into two types: square square steel and rectangular steel. Their specific characteristics are:

Black square steel

This is a type of hot rolled steel with a shiny black surface, often used for indoor constructions. Such as the construction of houses, factories, interior decoration…

Galvanized square steel

This is a type of steel that is coated with a layer of zinc on the outside to increase the corrosion resistance of steel when left in the air for a long time. With this zinc layer, galvanized steel has a longer life and is more durable and rust-free. Therefore, galvanized steel is often used in harsh environmental conditions.

Galvanized square steel has many sizes, such as: 20×40 galvanized square steel; 30×30 galvanized square steel; 20×20; 100×100; 10×20; 50×100; 50×50; 40×80; 25×25… Many sizes like this make it easier for users to choose and buy materials.

As mentioned, these 2 types of square steel are sometimes divided by shape with names such as square steel and rectangular steel. And as the name suggests:

Thép hộp vuông có kích thước các cạnh bằng nhau

Square steel has equal side dimensions
  • Square steel: will have a structure with equal length and width. Rectangular steel: will
  • have a length longer than the width.

>> See more types of square steel available at Bao Tin Steel

Advantages of square steel

It is not by chance that this type of steel is used by customers for many projects. This is because of its advantages, such as:

Cheap square steel price

The price of square steel is low because the raw materials are not too scarce. Thanks to the development of technology. The manufacturing and processing process has also been simplified, so its price will also be equivalent.

Easy quality control

For architects or experienced people, they can easily see the quality of square steel with the eye.

High durability, long-lasting use

The main materials are steel and carbon, so this material has a fairly high durability. With galvanized square steel, with the zinc coating, it is less likely to rust and has a lifespan of up to 60 years.

Application

with its hollow structure and good load-bearing capacity, square steel is commonly used as follows:

In construction:

  • Load-bearing structures: Used for house frames, columns, beams, and floors.
  • Canopies and balconies: Create a solid frame for canopies and railings.
  • Stairs and handrails: Commonly used in civil and industrial constructions.

In industry:

  • Automotive and transport industry: Manufacture of chassis and other components.
  • Workshop frames: Used in the construction of workshops and industrial buildings.

Other applications:

  • Window and door frames: Increase durability and aesthetics.
  • Scaffolding systems: Create safe scaffolding in construction.
  • Furniture: Used for storage shelves and furniture such as beds, cabinets, tables, and chairs.

Bao Tin Steel – A reputable address for selling square steel

As mentioned, Bao Tin Steel now has a branch in Can Tho. This has made it easier for you, who are in this city, to choose to buy iron and steel materials. With more than 10 years of experience, Bao Tin Steel is confident in being the place to import and supply quality and genuine industrial equipment and supplies.

The company’s staff is not only professional but also very enthusiastic. Not only square steel, but customers also want to buy cast steel pipes, galvanized steel pipes, large steel pipes, and shaped steel. Bao Tin still has enough to meet customers.

Tiger Steel is a subsidiary of Bao Tin Steel

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