Technical guide
Choosing a steel tube
At equal mass, a tube is seven times stiffer than a solid round. Here is why, and how to calculate the weight of all three tube families.
Sheets & tubes
Steel tubes
REF. TUB-AC
In stockWelded round, square and rectangular tubes, plus galvanised tubes, in all common market sizes. At equal weight, a tube is far stiffer than a solid bar: the material sits away from the centre, where it does the work. That is what makes it the reference section for light structures.
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Description
Welded round, square and rectangular tubes, plus galvanised tubes, in all common market sizes. At equal weight, a tube is far stiffer than a solid bar: the material sits away from the centre, where it does the work. That is what makes it the reference section for light structures.
Applications by sector
- Metal joinery
- Furniture & structures
- Fencing
- Signage & supports
Technical specifications
| Shapes | Round · square · rectangular |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Black · galvanised |
| Sizes | All common sizes |
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