Understanding Industrial Equipment

Most engineers are familiar with the benefits of galvanised pipe. It is an everyday material that has been widely adopted on building projects around the world. Steel which has been galvanised has had a protective zinc coating added which protects it and increases it's working life significantly. This extended life is one of the of the major reasons for the popularity of galvanised steel, despite the low initial cost it can last in excess of 50 years in a rural setting, and over 25 years in more exposed coastal or urban settings.

A versatile product

Galvanised steel piping is versatile, and can take on a variety of appearances once it has been painted over or powder coated as required for your particular situation. Galvanised piping can also be produced in a wide range of shapes. Have you considered using galvanised square hollow section or rectangular hollow section piping for your next building project? Square hollow section is square pipe with equal side lengths and has many advantages for engineers, designers and architects. Hollow piping is inherently strong and results in structures that are both lightweight and airy. Hollow section can be found in many of the most iconic building structures around the world but also has a wide number of everyday uses including fences, handrails, and vehicle trailers.

What are the properties of square hollow section?

Square hollow section piping offers excellent torsional rigidity combined with good compressive strength. A length of hollow section has a superior strength-to-weight ratio than a similar length of wood, steel, or concrete so it offers builders and designers lower material usage and the possibility of longer spans.

The way the material is distributed about the rectangular steel hollow and the axis of the square provides superb material strength which is frequently decisive in material choice.

It is not just the strength of the material which makes square hollow section a great choice for your project. The section presents a uniform profile that reduces the possibility of corrosion and permits fast on-site fabrication that can greatly improve structural aesthetics.

When these benefits are combined with a strength-to-weight ratio that exceeds steel by almost 20% it is clear why the use square hollow section is such a popular choice and has already been used in so many world renowned structures,. Why not investigate how you could apply the benefits of galvanised steel tubing to your next project whatever design you are planning?