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Welcome to ALLLAND Steel Pipe Factory, specializing in the production of Square Hollow Sections. Our factory utilizes premium carbon steel as raw material, employing high-end production equipment to achieve one-time manufacturing. Comprehensive inspection techniques and instruments ensure product quality meets standards. Square Hollow Sections offer outstanding structural performance and are widely used in construction, bridge building, machinery, and equipment industries. Uniform stress distribution, excellent bending resistance, and stable welding are key advantages of our SHS steel pipes. Inquiries are welcome.

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Square Hollow Section

A Square Hollow Section is a structural steel tube with a square cross-section and a hollow interior, also known as “SHS.” Manufacturers produce Square Hollow Section from steel material by cold bending, welding, and hot rolling, and it possesses high load-bearing capacity and excellent mechanical properties.

Square Hollow Section Specifications

O.D.:

20 mm – 500 mm

W.T.:

1.5 mm –30 mm

Length:

6 m / 12 m

Process:

Cold-formed welding, hot forming

Standards:

EN 10219/ EN 10210/ ASTM A500/ GOST 30245

Steel Grades:

S235, S275, S355/ Grade B, Grade C/ 09G2S/ Q235, Q355

Surface Treatment:

Black pipe, galvanized, painted, powder-coated

Tube Ends:

Butt-welded, chamfered, cut, cut-to-length, drilled

Square Hollow Section Size Charts- Cross-Sectional Area

The following table presents specifications for Square Hollow Sections with a standard length of 6 meters.

(OD) (mm)(WT) (mm)Length (m)Cross-Sectional Area (cm²)
20×201.561.98
25×251.562.48
30×30263.74
40×40264.96
50×502.566.98
60×60369.92
70×703611.48
80×803.5613.88
100×1004619.6
120×1204.5623.76
150×1505635.16
200×2005651.2
250×2506678.54
300×30066107.54
350×35076137.56
400×40076157.72

Notes:

OD: Outside Diameter (unit: mm).

WT: Wall Thickness (unit: mm). The uniform thickness of the tube wall is a key parameter determining load-bearing capacity and must comply with standard tolerances.

Manufacturing Process of SHS

Square Hollow Sections are primarily manufactured through the following mainstream processes:

Cold Forming

This process involves shaping steel plates or strips using a cold-forming machine, followed by welding to finalize the shape. It offers high dimensional accuracy and is suitable for products requiring precise tolerances, such as furniture and decorative elements.

Hot Forming

This method involves heating the steel to a high temperature to soften it before shaping. It can produce products with greater wall thickness and larger dimensions, commonly used in load-bearing structures, bridges, and construction projects.

Surface Treatment

Treatments such as galvanizing, powder coating, or painting enhance corrosion resistance and improve appearance. Electroplating or hot-dipping forms a protective zinc layer on the surface effectively preventing oxidation and corrosion.

Main Advantages of Square Hollow Section

  1. High Load-Bearing Capacity and Bending Resistance.

The square cross-section effectively distributes and transfers force, giving Square Hollow Section higher bending stiffness and load-bearing capacity under longitudinal and transverse pressures compared to other tube shapes. This makes it particularly suitable for support, frameworks, and columns in building structures.

  1. Structural Stability.

The symmetrical geometry and uniform wall thickness ensure structural stability in all directions, providing excellent resistance to deformation under both longitudinal and transverse pressures.

  1. Aesthetic Appeal.

The sleek and tidy appearance of Square Hollow Section is suitable for building facades, interior decoration, and furniture manufacturing, enhancing overall design aesthetics. Its square cross-section also allows for efficient space utilization in applications with spatial constraints.

  1. Corrosion Resistance.

The smooth surface minimizes the accumulation of corrosive agents. Anti-corrosion treatments like galvanizing or powder coating enable Square Hollow Section to withstand harsh environments, extending its service life, especially in marine or chemical industrial settings.

  1. Light Weight.

The hollow design makes Square Hollow Section lighter than solid steel bars of equivalent strength, facilitating transportation and installation, and helping to reduce overall construction costs.

  1. Ease of Fabrication.

Square Hollow Section is easy to process, supporting various methods including cutting, welding, and other secondary fabrication. It also accommodates multiple connection methods such as bolting and welding.

  1. Economic Benefits.

Under equivalent strength requirements, Square Hollow Section can reduce material usage and construction costs, while also having low maintenance costs.

Applications of SHS

Construction Industry.
Widely used in support structures, frameworks, and columns for buildings, especially in high-rise buildings, factories, warehouses, and bridges. As a primary load-bearing component, Square Hollow Section provides high load-bearing capacity and bending resistance, ensuring structural stability and safety.
Bridges and Transportation.
In bridge construction, Square Hollow Section is commonly used for support structures and deck framing, ensuring bridge stability and safety. Its performance is often enhanced when used in combination with reinforced concrete materials. In transportation, it is a crucial component of the vehicle chassis.
Machinery and Industrial Equipment: Square Hollow Section is extensively used in machinery manufacturing, industrial equipment, and mining equipment as support frames, frameworks, and housings. Its rigidity and stability make it ideal for machine tool frames ,logistics shelving and agricultural machinery frames.
Furniture and Interior Design: Square Hollow Section is widely applied in furniture design and interior decoration, particularly in modern office furniture, display racks, and bookshelves.
Energy and Petrochemical Industry: In the oil, natural gas, and energy sectors, Square Hollow Section is often used for pipeline supports and equipment support structures.

Future Development Trends of Square Hollow Section

As technology advances, the manufacturing processes and materials for Square Hollow Sections will continue to innovate. Future development will likely follow these directions:

Green and High-Performance Materials: Driven by increasing environmental requirements and sustainable development trends, the Square Hollow Section industry will increasingly adopt eco-friendly, high-strength steels. These materials are needed to meet demands for energy saving, emission reduction, and high performance.

Customization and Flexible Production: Future Square Hollow Section production will become more flexible, allowing customization of different sizes and performance characteristics to meet increasingly diverse market needs.

Intelligent Production and Digital Management: With the development of smart manufacturing and digital technologies, the production efficiency and quality of Square Hollow Section will further improve. Digital production and intelligent equipment will enhance precision, reduce costs, and drive industry advancement.

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