Tampa Bay Steel - Structural Tube/Pipe Carbon Steel

Products Structural Tube/Pipe Carbon Steel

Structural Tube/Pipe Carbon Steel

Structural tubing is relatively low in cost, has a high strength-to-weight ratio and is easily welded, formed, punched and drilled. Its hollow shape protects and conceals wires, pipes, moving parts, etc.; and it can be left exposed. This tubing can be subjected to most of the unusual fabricating operations. Ductibility is good. Bends well, flattens, cuts, punches, flares, flanges and welds easily.

LIGHT STRUCTURAL TUBING is electric resistance welded, and is made from low carbon 1020 strip. The homogenous weld is as strong as the parent metal. Outside welding flash is removed on all sizes. Inside welding flash is controlled on all sizes under 2”. This economical tubing is readily formed, bent or swagged. It is excellent for applications where outside finish is important — for example when surface suitable for high gloss painting is needed.

TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Structural	GD A	GD B	GD C
ASTM A 500 [2x2x3/16 wall and larger]	Ten 45,000 Yield 39,000	Ten 58,000 Yield 46,000	Ten 62,000 Yield 50,000
ASTM A513 Mechanical [1/2" through 2 1/2" x 14 GA.]		Tensile: 52,000 Yield: 38,000
Type 1- Hot Roll Type 2 - Cold Roll

ASTM A513 is electric resistance welded and is made from 1010-1020 low carbon strip.

Tampa Bay Steel Corporation buys our tube to a Grade B specification; but in many cases our tube will meet GD-C specification.
Also available is High Strength DF 110" Tube. Please call us for more information. This extra strength creates an opportunity to use longer and stronger sections which can decrease weight, increase performance, and improve cost savings. DF 110 is a registered trademark of Bull Moose.