Rectangular Hollow Section

Rectangular Hollow Section

A Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS) is a type of steel profile with a rectangular hollow cross-section throughout its length.

It is commonly used in construction and structural applications due to its strength and versatility.

What are the benefits of rectangular hollow section?

Since rectangular and square HSS have about two-thirds the surface area of an open section of comparable capacity, this has a cost-saving benefit as there is less surface to prepare, fewer painting materials are required, cementitious fireproofing can be reduced, and minimal labour is needed.

What size is a rectangular hollow section?

As a structural section, the Rectangular Hollow Section tube is commonly used. The pipes are produced to give greater strength and solderability. It is 50 mm x 25 mm to 450 mm x 250 mm in size. The width of the wall in larger sections ranges between 2 mm and 20 mm.

Its uniformity makes it predictable to use and visually appealing. It has a high weight-to-strength ratio.

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Rectangular Tube is commonly available in Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Black Steel and Bright Steel. It can be purchased at any Metal Supermarkets location. It can be cut to your exact specifications.

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A wide range of dimensions, when combined with the appropriate steel grade, ensure that the functionality and cost-efficiency of your structure can be optimised.

What is RHS in material?

The term RHS stands for Rectangular Hollow Section. RHS is the most prevalent term and is generally accepted for describing square hollow section as well, which is technically incorrect. The correct term for square tube is SHS which stands for Square Hollow Section.

Chemical composition

Steel Grade: Q195, Q215, Q235, Q345, S235JR, S275JR, SS4007-

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Materal Grade C Mn S P Si
Q195 0.06-0.12 0.25-0.50 <0.05 <0.045 <0.30
Q215 0.09-0.15 0.25-0.55 <0.05 <0.045 <0.30
Q235 0.12-0.20 0.30-0.70 <0.045 <0.045 <0.30
Q345 <0.20 1.0-1.6 <0.04 <0.04 <0.55

Mechanical property

Materal Grade Yield point (Mpa) Tensile Strength (Mpa) Elongation(%)
Q195 >195 315-430 32-33
Q215 >215 335-450 26-31
Q235 >235 375-500 24-26
Q345 >345 470-630 21-22

Tolerance

Length +/- 50 MM
Wall Thickness +/- 12.5%
Weight +/- 8%

What is the Difference Between Square Tube and Rectangular Tube?

Square tubes and rectangular tubes are two common shapes of hollow structural sections used in various applications like construction, manufacturing, and engineering. The main difference between them lies in their cross-sectional shape:

1. The cross-section differs:
A square tube has a square cross-section, while a rectangular tube has a rectangular cross-section.

2. Different applications:
- Square tube uses: Construction, machinery manufacturing, steel construction projects, shipbuilding, solar power brackets, steel structure engineering, power engineering, power plants, agricultural and chemical machinery, glass curtain walls, automotive chassis, airports, boiler construction, highway railings, building construction, pressure vessels, oil storage tanks, bridges, power station equipment.
- Rectangular tube uses: Transporting fluids such as petroleum, natural gas, water, gas, and steam, especially when requiring bending and torsional strength with low weight. It is also widely used in manufacturing mechanical parts and engineering structures. Additionally, it's used in the production of conventional weapons, barrels, shells, and more.

3. Different coverage scope: A square tube is a type of rectangular tube and is included in the category of rectangular tubes.

Additional Information:
Rectangular tubes are typically produced in two main ways: cold rolling and hot rolling. Hot-rolled rectangular tubes are made by passing hot-rolled strips through a manufacturing process. Cold-drawn or cold-rolled precision tubes are used for mechanical structures and hydraulic equipment, offering high dimensional accuracy and a smooth surface finish.

Many defects in square tubes arise during the perforation process. Therefore, perforation is a critical step in square tube production. Perforation, especially in high-alloy materials, can be challenging due to their low perforation performance. To ensure quality, it's essential to select deformation parameters for perforation carefully.

What does RHS mean in steel?

RHS (rectangular hollow steel) tubing is used for a wide variety of construction and fabrication purposes. This tubing is extremely popular for the construction of furniture, frames, and all sorts of load bearing uses.

Note:

Application:

Furniture industries & domestic applications, bus body, fencing etc. Sizes other than mentioned above can also be produced upon specific requirements.


Hot rolled rectangular steel tube

Hot rolled rectangular steel tube is ideal for structural applications, general fabrication, repairs and manufacturing. Its box-shape design allows for increased strength and rigidity over other shapes of hot rolled steel. Hot rolled rectangular steel tube is easy to cut, weld, form and machine.

Hot rolled rectangular steel tube
Hot rolled rectangular steel tube
Hot rolled rectangular steel tube
Hot rolled rectangular steel tube
Hot rolled rectangular steel tube
Hot rolled rectangular steel tube

Steel rectangular tube is a versatile solution for:

What size pipe is used for solar panels?

As a rule of thumb, a solar thermal installation with up to four collectors needs ¾-inch pipes (1.905 centimeters); up to eight collectors will need 1-inch pipes (2.54 centimeters); anything bigger doesn't have a rule of thumb!

Stainless Hollow Section

Stainless Hollow Section

Stainless hollow sections, also known as stainless steel box sections or stainless steel square hollow sections (SHS), are structural components made of stainless steel with a hollow, square-shaped cross-section.

Type:Stainless Steel Square Tube, Stainless Steel rectangular Tube, Square Hollow Section, Rectangular Hollow Section

Standard:ASTM A554,ASTM A249,ASTM A312,DIN11850,JIS G3459,JIS G3448,GB/T12770,GB/T12771

Steel Grades: 304/304L,316/316L,301,202,201,409,410,430

Surface: Pickled, Bright, Matt, Polished, Mirror.

Application: The high quality Stainless steel rectangular pipe / tube is widely used for building, architecture, industry, safeguard, decoration, tools, etc.

Delivery Special Welded Tubes

Special welded tubes, often used in critical industrial applications, require careful handling and transportation to ensure they reach their destination in optimal condition. These tubes may vary in size, material, and specifications, making their proper delivery essential.

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Measure weld stee pipes
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Welded pipes specification and size

API SPEC 5CT

Product Name Executive Standard Dimension (mm) Steel Code / Steel Grade
Casting API 5CT Ø48.3~273 x WT2.77~11.43 J55, K55, N80, L80
Tubing API 5CT Ø48.3~273 x WT2.77~11.43 J55, K55, N80, L80, H40

API SPEC 5L

Product Name Executive Standard Dimension (mm) Steel Code / Steel Grade
Line Pipes API 5L Ø60.3~273.1 x WT2.77~12.7 A25, A, B, X42, X46, X52, X56, X60, X65, X70, X80

ASTM / ASME

Product Name Executive Standard Dimension (mm) Steel Code / Steel Grade
Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel Pipes ASTM A135 Ø42.2~114.3 x WT2.11~2.63 A
Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel and Carbon-Manganese Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes ASTM A178 42.2-114.3 x 2.11-2.63 A, C, D
ERW and Hot-dip Galvanized Steel Pipes ASTM A53 Ø21.3~273 x WT2.11~12.7 A, B
Pipes for Piling Usage ASTM A252 Ø219.1~508 x WT3.6~12.7 Gr.2, Gr.3
Tubes for General Structural Purpose ASTM A500 Ø21.3~273 x WT2.11~12.7 Gr.2, Gr.3
Square Pipes for General Structural Purpose ASTM A500 25 x 25~160 x 160 x WT1.2~8.0 Carbon Steel

DIN

Product Name Executive Standard Dimension (mm) Steel Code / Steel Grade
Threaded Steel Pipes DIN 2440 Ø21~164 x WT2.65~4.85 Carbon Steel

BS

Product Name Executive Standard Dimension (mm) Steel Code / Steel Grade
Screwed and Socketed Steel Tubes BS 1387 Ø21.4~113.9 x WT2~3.6 Carbon Steel

EN

Scaffolding Pipes EN 39 Ø48.3 x WT3.2~4 Carbon Steel

JIS

Product Name Executive Standard Dimension (mm) Steel Code / Steel Grade
Carbon Steel Tubes for General Structure Purpose JIS G3444 Ø21.7~216.3 x WT2.0~6.0 Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel Tubes for Machine Structure Purpose JIS G3445 Ø15~76 x WT0.7~3.0 STKM11A, STKM13A
Carbon Steel Pipes for Ordinary Piping JIS G3452 Ø21.9~216.3 x WT2.8~5.8 Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel Pipes for Pressure Service JIS G3454 Ø21.7~216.3 x WT2.8~7.1 Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel Rigid Steel Conduits JIS G8305 Ø21~113.4 x WT1.2~3.5 G16~G104, C19~C75, E19~E75
Carbon Steel Rectangular Pipes for General Structure JIS G3466 16 x 16~150 x 150 x WT0.7~6 Carbon Steel
Frequently Asked Questions
The coil used for production has lower alloy content than similar steel plates, which brings better weldability. Besides, the rolling direction of the coil is not perpendicular to the pipe axis, so the finished pipe owns excellent crack resistance.
Welded steel pipe is a seamed steel product manufactured by bending steel strip or steel plate into round, square or other shapes and then welding. Its raw materials are steel sheets or strips. With the development of strip rolling, welding and inspection technology, welded pipes have richer specifications and more reliable quality.
Nickel and chromium are key elements for anti-corrosion performance. Higher nickel content provides stronger resistance against acid environments such as sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid. Adding chromium alone can also effectively prevent corrosion.
Poor edge condition of steel strip, irregular shape and dimensional deviation at the head and tail of uncut steel strip will lead to hard bending of the strip and further cause weld misalignment. This defect may result in product downgrade.
General technical requirements and inspection rules follow GB3092 Welded Steel Pipes for Low-Pressure Fluid Transmission. Hydrostatic test complies with relevant pressure regulations, and eddy current flaw detection is implemented according to GB7735 Steel Tube Eddy Current Flaw Detection Inspection Method.
Defects like folds, cracks, delamination and lap welding are strictly prohibited. Minor scratches, weld misalignment, burns and scars that do not exceed wall thickness negative deviation are acceptable. Wall thickening and inner weld beads at welding seams are also permitted.
Welded pipes shall undergo mechanical property test, flattening test and flaring test. They must withstand a 2.5Mpa hydrostatic pressure test for 1 minute without leakage. Eddy current flaw detection can be used as an alternative to hydrostatic test.
Qualified pipes are cut to fixed length by flying saw, then transported via turning frame. Both pipe ends are chamfered and flattened, marked clearly, and finally bundled into hexagonal bundles for delivery.
The weld seam of straight seam steel pipe is parallel to the pipe longitudinal direction. It can adopt narrow blanks to produce large-diameter pipes, and the same-width blanks can make pipes of different diameters. Its disadvantage is longer weld seam and lower production efficiency compared with spiral welded pipe.
There are four mainstream processing methods: Forging, Extrusion, Rolling and Steel Drawing. Forging uses impact or pressure to shape steel; Extrusion is widely used for non-ferrous metal pipes; Rolling reduces cross-section by roller compression; Steel Drawing is mainly applied to cold working to narrow pipe diameter and extend length.
Surface quenching and tempering generally adopt induction heating or flame heating. Local quenching can also be realized by induction heating for parts requiring partial high hardness.
Vickers hardness tester is commonly used. Rockwell hardness tester is also available: use HRA scale when hardened layer thickness is 0.4-0.8mm, and HRC scale when thickness exceeds 0.8mm. For shallow hardened layers, superficial Rockwell hardness tester with HRN scale is recommended.
Yes. Vickers, Rockwell and superficial Rockwell hardness values can be converted to one another. Corresponding conversion tables are provided in ISO, ASTM and GB/T standards.
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