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EN 10219 S235

Welcome to ALLLAND Steel Pipe Manufacturing.EN 10219 S235 steel tubes are cold-formed welded structural sections widely used in construction, steel structures, infrastructure projects, and mechanical engineering. Manufactured in accordance with the EN 10219 standard, S235-grade steel offers excellent weldability, reliable strength, and cost-effectiveness, making it suitable for a wide range of structural applications. Whether used in building frames, support columns, bridges, or industrial structures, EN 10219 S235 hollow sections provide consistent mechanical properties and reliable structural integrity for projects both domestically and internationally.

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EN 10219 S235

EN 10219 S235 (S235JRH) is a material grade of cold-formed welded structural steel tubes with a yield strength of 235 MPa, as defined by the EN 10219 standard. It belongs to the low-carbon general-purpose structural steel grade and is widely used in building structures, bridges, guardrails, and general mechanical engineering.

EN 10219 S235 Pipe Specifications

O.D.:

21.3 mm – 1219 mm
Square tube: 20×20 – 400×400 mm
Rectangular tube: 40×20 – 600×300 mm

W.T.:

2.0 – 40 mm

Length:

5.8 – 12 m, available in fixed or multiple lengths; custom lengths per project requirements.

Manufacturing Process:

Cold-formed

Standards:

EN 10219-1 / EN 10219-2

Steel Grade:

· S = Structural Steel
· 235 = Minimum yield strength of 235 MPa

Surface Treatment:

  • Black painted
  • Bare steel
  • Galvanized
  • Anti-corrosion coating
  • 3PE / FBE coating

Product Type:

EN 10219 S235 Sizes and Dimensions

EN 10219 S235 is a commonly used hollow section steel for cold-formed welded structures. It is available in a wide range of sizes to meet the diverse requirements of building structures, mechanical supports, municipal engineering, and general industrial structures. Its specifications are typically classified based on cross-sectional shape, wall thickness, and length.

CHS — Circular Hollow Section
Outside Diameter OD (mm) Wall Thickness WT (mm) Theoretical Weight (kg/m)
21.3 2.0 0.98
26.9 2.3 1.38
33.7 2.6 2.02
42.4 2.6 2.64
48.3 3.2 3.56
60.3 3.6 5.03
76.1 4.0 7.11
88.9 4.0 8.37
114.3 5.0 13.44
168.3 6.0 24.10
219.1 8.0 41.63
SHS — Square Hollow Section
Size (mm) Wall Thickness WT (mm)Theoretical Weight (kg/m)
20 × 202.01.13
25 × 252.01.47
40 × 402.52.94
50 × 503.04.43
60 × 603.05.39
80 × 804.09.63
100 × 1004.012.19
120 × 1205.017.77
150 × 1506.026.42
200 × 2008.047.40
RHS — Rectangular Hollow Section
Size (mm)Wall Thickness WT (mm)Theoretical Weight (kg/m)
40 × 202.01.76
50 × 302.52.93
60 × 403.04.52
80 × 403.05.65
100 × 504.08.96
120 × 604.010.86
150 × 1005.017.10
200 × 1006.027.17
250 × 1506.036.90
300 × 2008.056.20

EN 10219 S235 Dimensional Tolerances

CHS Tolerances

Item Tolerance Requirement
Outside Diameter OD ≤ 219.1 mm ±1%, minimum ±0.5 mm
Outside Diameter OD > 219.1 mm ±0.75%
Wall Thickness WT ≤ 5 mm ±10%
Wall Thickness WT > 5 mm ±0.5 mm
Out-of-roundness ≤ 2%
Straightness ≤ 0.15% of total length
Length ±10 mm (fixed length)

SHS Tolerances

ItemTolerance Requirement
Dimension ≤ 100 mm±1%, minimum ±0.5 mm
Dimension > 100 mm±0.8%
Wall Thickness WT ≤ 5 mm±10%
Wall Thickness WT > 5 mm±0.5 mm
Diagonal Difference≤ 1%
Squareness±1°
Straightness≤ 0.15%
Length±10 mm

RHS Tolerances

ItemTolerance Requirement
Long Side / Short Side Dimensions±1%, minimum ±0.5 mm
Wall Thickness WT ≤ 5 mm±10%
Wall Thickness WT > 5 mm±0.5 mm
Diagonal Difference≤ 1%
Twist≤ 2 mm + 0.5 mm/m
Straightness≤ 0.15%
Length Tolerance±10 mm

EN 10219 S235 Mechanical Properties

EN 10219 S235 is classified as a mild structural steel with low yield strength under the European structural steel system (EN 10025 / EN 10219). It offers good weldability and ductility and is widely used in light- to medium-duty steel structures, where cost-effectiveness is prioritized over high strength.

Item Value
Yield Strength ≥ 235 MPa
Tensile Strength 360 – 510 MPa
Elongation ≥ 24% (depending on thickness)

In EN 10219, the yield strength of S235 varies with wall thickness:

  • t ≤ 16 mm: Yield Strength ReH ≥ 235 MPa

  • 16 < t ≤ 40 mm: Yield Strength ReH ≥ 225 MPa

  • t > 40 mm: Yield Strength ReH ≥ 215 MPa

The main difference between the various grades of S235 (JR / J0 / J2) lies in the impact test temperature, which ranges from room temperature to -20°C, to meet the low-temperature toughness requirements of different climates and engineering environments.

Steel GradeTest TemperatureCharpy V-Notch Impact EnergyStandard Application
S235JR+20°C≥ 27 JGeneral structural applications
S235J00°C≥ 27 JOutdoor structures
S235J2-20°C≥ 27 JLow-temperature / cold-region applications

Chemical Composition of EN 10219 S235 Steel Pipe

S235 is a low-carbon non-alloy structural steel. The primary objective of its chemical composition is not to achieve high strength, but rather to strike a balance between strength, weldability, and formability.

Standardized chemical composition ranges (EN 10025 / EN 10219)

Element Content (Typical Max) Engineering Function
C (Carbon) 0.17 Determines strength and weldability
Mn (Manganese) ≤ 1.40 Improves strength and toughness
P (Phosphorus) 0.040 Impurity element; excessive content may cause brittleness
S (Sulfur) 0.040 Impurity element; affects toughness
N (Nitrogen) 0.09a Affects aging and brittleness

a The maximum value for nitrogen does not apply if the chemical composition shows a minimum total Al content of 0.020 %with a minimum Al/N ratio of 2:1, or if sufficient other N-binding elements are present. The N-binding elements shall be recorded in the inspection Document.

The EN 10219 CEV calculation formula is:

CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15

EN 10219 S235 Steel Pipe Manufacturing Process

EN 10219 S235 is primarily used in:

1. Cold Forming
This is the foundational process for the entire product.
· The steel strip is gradually bent into a tubular shape at room temperature through multiple rolling passes.
· No overall heating is performed.
· This is classified as “plastic deformation forming.”

2. High-Frequency Electric Resistance Welding (HF-ERW)
The edges of the cold-formed steel strip are heated by high-frequency current and welded by pressure.
Full name: High Frequency Electric Resistance Welding
This process forms a longitudinal seam weld.

Applications of EN 10219 S235

EN 10219 S235 is widely used in building structures, infrastructure, mechanical manufacturing, and general industrial engineering due to its excellent weldability, consistent structural strength, and high cost-effectiveness.

As a typical cold-formed structural steel hollow section, it is particularly suitable for structures subjected to medium to low loads and conventional engineering environments.

Structural Steel (Construction Structures)

One of the most common applications of EN 10219 S235 is in structural steel construction. Its excellent formability and weldability make it ideal for:

  • Steel frame buildings
  • Warehouse structures
  • Roof support systems

In light- or medium-duty steel structure projects, spans typically range from 6–30 m or 30–60 m.

EN 10219 S235 is generally suitable for light-duty steel structures with design loads ranging from 0.5 to 5 kN/m² and medium-duty steel structures with design loads ranging from 5 to 15 kN/m².

Structure Type Typical Load Level
Roof Structures 0.5 – 2.5 kN/m²
Floor Structures 2 – 5 kN/m²
Industrial Platforms 5 – 10 kN/m²
General Equipment Supports 5 – 15 kN/m²

S235 typically offers a good balance between cost and structural performance, making it widely used in commercial buildings and industrial facilities.

Infrastructure Projects

In municipal and infrastructure projects, EN 10219 S235 is commonly used for various auxiliary structures and support systems:

  • Highway guardrails
  • Street lighting poles
  • Traffic sign structures

Due to its excellent processing performance, the steel pipe can be easily cut, drilled, and welded, making it especially suitable for large-scale infrastructure manufacturing.

Machinery & Equipment Structures

EN 10219 S235 is also widely used for structural support components in the machinery manufacturing industry.:

  • Machinery frames
  • Equipment supports
  • Conveyor structures
Agricultural & Greenhouse Structures

Because EN 10219 S235 offers good machinability and structural stability, it is also commonly used in the agricultural facilities sector, including:

  • Greenhouse frames
  • Agricultural support structures
  • Livestock facility frames

Such projects typically employ hot-dip galvanizing as a surface treatment to enhance corrosion resistance and extend outdoor service life.

Leveraging its mature ERW cold-forming production lines, reliable dimensional control capabilities, and comprehensive quality inspection system, ALLLAND Steel Pipe is able to provide a wide range of products—including round tubes (CHS), square tubes (SHS), and rectangular tubes (RHS)—to meet diverse engineering requirements.

We also offer customized services such as cut-to-length processing, hot-dip galvanizing, and anti-corrosion treatments to satisfy the structural design needs of various projects.

EN 10219 S235 vs S355 Steel Comparison

ItemS235S355
Steel TypeMild Structural SteelHigh Strength Structural Steel
Minimum Yield Strength≥ 235 MPa≥ 355 MPa
Tensile Strength360 – 510 MPa470 – 630 MPa
Elongation≥ 24%≥ 22%
Strength LevelMedium-low strengthMedium-high strength
WeldabilityExcellentGood
FormabilityExcellentGood
Fatigue PerformanceStandardBetter
Low-Temperature PerformanceStandardSuperior
Structural Load CapacityModerateHigher
Common Impact GradesJR / J0 / J2JR / J0 / J2 / K2
Applicable Load ConditionsLight-duty / medium-duty structuresMedium-duty / heavy-duty structures
Common Span Range6 – 30 m30 – 80 m
Material CostLowerHigher
Steel ConsumptionHigherLower
Structural Self-WeightHeavierLighter
Processing DifficultyLowerSlightly higher
Common Product FormsCHS / SHS / RHSCHS / SHS / RHS
Common StandardsEN 10219 / EN 10025EN 10219 / EN 10025
Typical ApplicationsWarehouses, fences, support structuresIndustrial plants, bridges, heavy-duty platforms

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