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Are you in the market for steel box sections? If your answer is yes, then we’ve got just the product for you! Speciality Metals offers 30mm x 30mm x 2.5mm hollow tube mild steel box sections in various lengths. These steel box sections are not only durable, but they’re also versatile and cost-effective. Plus, they’re recyclable, making them a sustainable choice for your business or personal projects. These box sections also have excellent welding, forming, bending and machining abilities, allowing you to create just about anything. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and grab yourself some steel box sections from Speciality Metals today!
The Speciality Metals Company is one of the leading suppliers of mild steel box sections in the United Kingdom. Additionally, in addition to stocking only the best products, we provide the most helpful customer service by providing bespoke cutting and fast shipping.
Box sections, also known as mild steel hollow sections or ERW tubes, are widely used in a variety of applications. The durability of this material permits it to be used for a wide range of applications, including traffic signs, pipeline construction, automobile repair and as a structural steel.
Speciality Metals’ hollow tube mild steel box sections are the ultimate solution for building and construction needs. These steel box sections are available in various lengths, offering a versatile range of options for your project requirements. The durability and cost-effectiveness of these steel box sections ensure that your investment is long-lasting, can withstand harsh conditions and is friendly to your budget. These steel box sections are also recyclable, making them an eco-friendly option. With excellent welding, forming, bending and machining abilities, these steel box sections help achieve even the most complex shapes you need without compromising on quality or reliability. Trust Speciality Metals’ hollow tube mild steel box sections for a finished product that is sturdy and meets your high standards.
Mild steel square tube box section is a quality strong metal product. However it is not rust proof and may do so over time. Please use galvanised or stainless steel if you need resistance to rust. If this metal tube does show signs off rust then simply get this off with WD40 or fine sanding.
The grade of plain steel that we have available has mechanical properties that provide excellent machinability, formability and weldability. Mild steel can be welded and it is also suitable for painting. Mild steel is a magnetic grade of metal. Magnets will stick to this sheet but it is not itself a magnet.
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We also carry a wide range of mild steel sheet metal, angle iron and flat bar.
Speciality Metals is known to be the United Kingdom’s best up-and-coming small-quantity metal company.
Furthermore we stock a vast range of round tube options that compliment our mesh range perfectly.
Over 50,000 customers of Specialty Metals are provided with fast, friendly customer service every year. We’re the place to try when you need metal of any shape and size. We’re based in Warrington, UK. We pride ourselves on our rapid turnaround and a large range of options.
Hot-finished and cold-formed steel box sections are differentiated primarily by their manufacturing processes and the resultant properties. Hot-finished box sections are shaped at temperatures above the steel’s recrystallisation point, leading to a consistent grain structure throughout the section and eliminating residual stresses. This process ensures that the steel doesn’t warp or distort after cutting or when subjected to external loads. The corners of hot-finished sections are generally more rounded, and they’re often employed in structural contexts where consistent behavior under load is paramount.
On the other hand, cold-formed box sections are produced at or near room temperature. The lack of heat during the shaping introduces residual stresses due to work hardening, making the material’s behavior less predictable in certain scenarios. These sections might display variations in strength or ductility at different parts, especially at sharper corners resulting from the cold-forming process. Despite these differences, cold-formed sections are favored in non-critical structures or applications where tighter dimensional tolerances are beneficial.
Uniform Strength: Their symmetrical shape provides consistent strength in all directions, making them highly resistant to torsional, axial and lateral loads.
High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: The hollow nature of these sections means they deliver comparable strength with less material, resulting in a lighter overall structure. This not only reduces material costs but also eases transportation and installation.
Aesthetics: The geometric, clean lines of steel box sections are favored in contemporary architecture, providing a sleek and modern appearance.
Versatility: These sections are suitable for a variety of applications, from primary structural elements to aesthetic features.
Facilitation of Services: The hollow interior can be used to route services like electrical conduits or plumbing, offering integrated solutions in building designs.
Corrosion Resistance: With appropriate treatments like galvanising or painting, steel box sections can withstand environmental challenges, increasing their longevity.
Cost-Effective: Their efficient use of material and ease of installation often result in cost savings for construction projects.
Steel box sections, or hollow structural sections (HSS), are adept at handling load-bearing due to their unique geometric configuration. Their symmetrical and uniform shape means they exhibit consistent strength properties in all directions, making them especially effective at resisting torsional (twisting) forces. Additionally, their broad, flat surfaces are ideal for distributing loads, which minimises local stresses and reduces the risk of buckling. The hollow nature of these sections provides a high strength-to-weight ratio, enabling them to support significant loads while using less material than solid sections. This makes them not only economical but also advantageous in situations where weight savings are crucial. Furthermore, the enclosed cavity of the box section can be utilised for added stability by filling it with concrete or other materials in specific high-load applications. As a result, steel box sections are a preferred choice in construction for their load-bearing efficiency, spanning a range of projects from building frameworks to bridge supports.
Check out our blog discussing what is a steel box section. It will prove a useful read to help you to make an informed decision on which material would work best for you.
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Cheshire, WA1 2WW, United Kingdom
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