Structural steel tubing is hollow-shaped steel used in construction and assemblies, specifically for load-bearing structures. It is available in various cross-sectional forms, including round, square, and rectangular.  

Structural tubing provides strength, durability, and stability to support heavy loads while reducing weight in assemblies. 

Tubular shapes are produced by forming and welding flat-rolled coils into the desired tubular shape. The resulting weld creates a strong bond, which makes it suitable for columns, beams, braces, and frameworks. 

Structural steel tubing is used in many construction projects, including buildings, bridges, industrial complexes, etc. It allows architects and engineers to create designs creatively while withstanding effective dispersion and load support. The hollow nature allows several utilities to be routed through, making it one of most construction sectors' favorite choices. 

Structural steel tubing offers many desirable features, including strength and durability, ease of fabrication, and multiple connection methods, including welding, bolting, and fastening. Further, using steel in construction is an ecologically green activity, as steel can be recycled. 

ASTM A500 is a standard cold-formed, welded, seamless carbon steel structural tubing specification. 

ASTM A500 covers several grades of carbon steel tubing, including Grade A, Grade B, Grade C, and Grade D. Each grade has different mechanical properties and is suitable for various structural applications. The tubing may be produced in round, square, rectangular, or unique shapes. 

The ASTM A500 specification covers the chemical composition, tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and other mechanical properties of each grade of carbon steel tubing. It also covers testing, dimensions, and tolerances. 

The primary application of ASTM A500 Tubing is Construction, Infrastructure, and general structural work, where it supports columns, beams, and trusses, among other load-supportive parts. 

Hot-Rolled Steel Tubing: 

Hot Roll Steel requires less processing than cold-rolled steel; hot-rolled steel is typically more cost-effective.  

Hot-rolled steel is suitable when dimensional tolerances and surface finish are not as crucial. The material processed in this manner exhibits superior formability and workability. 

Other benefits include:  

• Eliminates Microstructure Defects 

• Improved Mechanical Properties  

• Increased Ductility  

• Lower Cost 

• More Malleable 

Hot Rolled Pickled and Oiled Tubing: 

Hot-rolled pickled and oiled tubing is an asset in many sectors and industries. 

From the highly structurally demanding construction industry to the precise automotive sector, trust the great quality and performance hot rolled pickled and oiled tubular products offer. 

• Improved Surface Quality 

• Enhanced Weldability 

• Corrosion Resistance 

• Increased Formability and Versatility  

Explore the versatility and strength of our high-quality ASTM A500 Carbon Steel Structural Steel Tubing (hollow structural sections). Designed and manufactured precisely, our ERW structural steel tubing products support a wide range of infrastructure, automotive, and agriculture sectors. 

• Strength—The strength-to-weight ratio of structural steel tubing is remarkable; it can support heavy loads while minimizing a structure's overall weight. 

• Uniformity—HSS plays a vital role in OEM applications because it guarantees uniformity in size, shape, and tolerance, hence Reliable and expected usage. 

• Ease of Fabrication - HSS can easily be bent, formed, punched, and drilled. 

• Durability—Steel is undoubtedly one of the most durable and resilient materials. Its exceptional resistance to wear, decay, and pests makes it ideal for building long-lasting structures. 

• Safety—Steel's non-combustibility makes it a safer material to work with in buildings, for it does not ignite or spread flames. Steel structures are also more resistant to natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes. 

Choosing the proper selection of structural tubing may make the greatest difference to the success of your project. With shapes, sizes, and various materials available, knowing what to pay attention to may save you a great deal of time when choosing and ensuring you get the best performance. 

Here's a quick guide to help you choose correctly: 

1. Understanding Application Requirements 

1. 1. Load Capacity: How much weight or force will the structural tubing need to support?  
   2. Environment: What elements will the structural tubing be exposed to? Moisture, High Temperatures, corrosive elements?  
   3. Aesthetic: Is it visible? What does it need to look like?  

2. Choose the right shape. 

1. 1. Rectangle or Square: These provide uniform strength and are ideal for frameworks, trailers, and construction projects. Alliance Tubular can produce virtually any square and rectangle size between 1.5” - 5.0” (38mm—127 mm) sq and 1.5” x 2.0” - 4.0” x 6.0” (102mm x 152mm). Alliance Tubular Products manufactures Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) products and Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) tubing. ATP can also produce up to 50' lengths. 

3. Evaluating Material Options 

1. 1. The A-500 Grade selection impacts the strength and durability of your tubing.  Alliance Tubular Products can produce the correct grade for your application. 

4. Consider Wall thickness and Dimensions 

1. 1. Thicker walls: Higher load bearing
   2. Thinner walls: cost savings and reduced weight

5. Review Standards and Certifications  

1. Alliance Tubular Products aims to provide quality products that satisfy the needs and expectations of our customers. We are committed to continually improving the effectiveness of the Quality Management System. 
2. ISO Cert: https://www.alliancetubularproducts.net/resources/ 

6. Partner with a Knowledgeable Supplier  

1. As an extension of Alliance, Alliance Tubular Products is the only steel tube mill in the country that can produce your specialty sections and metric shapes without the expense and lead times associated with new tooling. Alliance Tubular Products offers a range of value-added services for steel tubing that sets us apart from the competition. Our mill is direct form quality, and we ensure that every product meets rigorous standards for performance and reliability.

Alliance Tubular can produce virtually any square and rectangle sizes between 1.5” - 5.0” (38mm - 127mm) sq and 1.5” x 2.0” - 4.0” x 6.0” (102mm x 152mm). Alliance Tubular Products manufactures Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) products and Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) tubing.  ATP can also produce up to 50' lengths. The mill is a fully automated direct form line, utilizing all the latest technologies and efficiencies to optimize speed and consistency. From master coil to tubular products, Alliance Tubular Products offers an extensive selection of tubular products crafted to meet each customer's specific needs. 

In conclusion, structural steel tubing provides unrivaled versatility and reliability in various industries. Its applications—from construction and infrastructure to automotive and renewable energy—are large in number and enormous in impact.  

Structural tubing's strength, durability, and ease of fabrication make it invaluable to engineers and architects alike.  

Choices regarding the type of material, shape, and supplier are crucial to optimizing its value. Working with an experienced supplier and manufacturer such as Alliance Tubular Products will ensure that the business receives quality, customized solutions to fit its needs.  

As demand increases for creative and eco-friendly building materials, the future of industry and design will undeniably be partly shaped through structural tubing. 

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