A square pipe is the most popular, sought-after and common type of metal. The main factor in choosing these materials is their reasonable price.
A square metal pipe has a cross section with equal dimensions in height and width, and its main purpose is the manufacture of reinforcing units of frame and supporting structures. The product is used in the construction industry and in mechanical engineering.
A square steel pipe is widely used as the main bearing elements of the foundation, formwork and metal structures. Its special shape allows for easy and quick installation, significantly increasing the stability of buildings. In addition, the product has found application in the manufacture of fences, gates, and the creation of decorative fences.
The main characteristics of square pipes are regulated by state standards that determine the range of profile materials. Thus, products are produced in a hot-rolled and cold-drawn manner, as well as using electric welding.
Depending on the manufacturing technology, a square pipe can be cold and hot deformed. These species relate to seamless materials. Pipes using welding technology are made of sheet metal.
The sizes of the assortment can vary in wall thickness from 1 to 14 mm, while the profile width can be from 1 to 18 centimeters. A square pipe is produced from a length of one and a half to 12.5 meters. The price of products depends on both the manufacturing method and the size. If necessary, pipes can be made to order with different sizes from the standard.
For the manufacture of materials using both ordinary carbon steel and alloyed with the addition of various chemical elements. This allows you to get products that are of high quality and excellent performance.
A square pipe has found wide application in modern construction due to its properties. The product has four stiffeners, a slight decrease in stiffness at bending and a fairly low weight in comparison with other types of metal. This allows you to use the material as structural elements.
Thanks to the square shape of the products, the process of laying pipes on even flat surfaces is simplified. For bonding materials, welding is used, which allows you to create structures that have sufficient resistance to heavy loads.
High-quality steel used in the manufacture of pipes provides products with durability, wear resistance and corrosion resistance. Due to the geometric characteristics, the square pipe is used for the production of playgrounds, handrails, greenhouses, window bars, fences, slopes, advertising structures, chimneys, ventilation racks and furniture. The material has found application in the automotive industry.