What are the different types of steel tubing?
The three main types of steel tubing that are available include carbon steel tubing, alloy steel tubing, and stainless steel tubing. Each of these types of steel tubing offers its own advantages and disadvantages.
What is Dom steel tube?
Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) Round Mechanical Tubing is a cold drawn 1020/1026 electric resistance welded tube with all the flash removed prior to cold drawing. In comparison to other tubing, DOM round steel tubing is produced to more exact OD and ID tolerances, and has the highest weld strength possible.
What type of steel is steel tubing?
Stainless steel tubing is resistant to corrosion and oxidation, making it ideal tubing for many applications. This type of tubing gets its corrosion-resistant qualities from the chromium used in its construction.
What is stronger square or rectangle tubing?
Obviously this depends on the relative size of the sections. Assuming that the rectangular section’s smallest dimension is equal to (or greater than) the square section’s side and their thicknesses are equal, then the rectangular section will always be stronger than the square, for any load in any orientation.
What can steel tubing be used for in a building?
Steel tubing is a versatile product that can be used as a structural component in buildings or vehicles, as fencing, for lightweight and durable fence or sign posts, or as pipe to transport fluids or gases.
What are the dimensions of square steel tubing?
Square steel tubing is available in cross-sectional dimensions ranging from ½ inches per side to 16 inches per side. The rectangular tubing comes in sizes ranging from 1 ½ in x 1 in all the way up to 12 in.
How big is Texas Iron and metal tubing?
At Texas Iron & Metal, we offer a wide variety of square and rectangular steel tubing, in both carbon and galvanized varieties. Square steel tubing is available in cross-sectional dimensions ranging from ½ inches per side to 16 inches per side. The rectangular tubing comes in sizes ranging from 1 ½ in x 1 in all the way up to 12 in. x 8 in.
Are there any problems with steel tubing in Houston?
Published by Texas Metal & Iron Working with Stainless Steel Tubing It’s no secret that being a coastal city, Houston has its share of problems arising from salt wind and humidity-induced corrosion.