Tubes

Structural Tubes

Cold formed welded steel structural hollow sections supplied to EN10219. 

Produced with precision and expertise, our steel structural hollow sections offer a myriad of benefits for your construction and mechanical needs:
Dimensional consistency and controlled corner radii, excellent weldability even in the corner region, suitability for galvanizing, superior surface quality, batch traceability, etc. Ensuring quality in every piece, the reliable performance of our structural tubes allows you to process and build with confidence.

Our structural tubes are available in high strength qualities up to S700MH enabling strong and lightweight constructions.
 

Structural hollow sections
Product specification
Forcon® in common steel grades and Tailored Tubes Forcon®TT

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Forcon 235
EN10219: S235JRH

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon235-Overview-TSN

Overview

Key product features:

•    Made with steel from a high quality production process
•    Dimensional consistency and corner radius controlled
•    High levels of formability and excellent weldability
•    Great surface quality
•    CE- and UKCA-marked and fully compliant with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
•    Galvanising category A according to ISO 14713-2:2020

Dimensions:

CHS - Circular 31.8 – 323.9mm

SHS - Square 25x25 – 250x250mm

RHS - Rectangular 30x20 – 300x200mm


Standard lengths are 6m, 12m or 15m - depending on the size and production mill. 

Special mill lengths from 4.5m up to 20m can be arranged upon request.

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-SHS-applications

Applications

Building Industry (CE- / UKCA-mark)

  • Columns
  • Trusses
  • Frames
  • Piling
  • Formwork construction
  • Scaffolding
     

Mechanical Engineering 

  • Agricultural machinery
  • Truck and trailer construction
  • Bus construction
  • Cranes and construction machinery
  • Special vehicles
  • Towbars
     

Renewable energy

  • Solar parking 
  • Solar trackers

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-SHS-S235JRH Properties TSN

Properties

Mechanical Properties

Min. yield strength (MPa)
Tensile strength (MPa)
Min. elongation (%)
impact strength 
Carbon equivalent
ReHRmL0 = 5,65 √S0 specimen10mm x 10mm(CEV) max
T≤16mmT˂3mm3mm≤T≤40mmT≤40mm°CJ 
235360-510360-51024+20270.35

For wall thicknesses >3mm and section sizes D/T<15 (circular) and (B+H)/2T<12.5 (square/rectangular) min elongation is reduced by 2%. 

Chemical composition % by mass

C
Si
Mn
P
S
maxmaxmaxmaxmax
0.17-1.400.0400.040

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Tolerances

Circular, square and rectangular hollow sections with tolerances according to EN10219-2.


Our hollow sections are also available in the product version TT with tighter tolerances 

Characteristic
Circular
Square/Rectangular
Outside dimensions
(D, B and H)

±1% 

with a minimum of ±0.5mm
and a maximum of ±10mm

Side length (mm)

H,B<100mm            

100mm≤H,B≤200mm   

H,B>200mm               

Tolerance

±1% with a minimum of ±0.5mm

±0.8%

±0.6% 

Thickness (T)

For D≤ 406.4mm
   T≤5mm    ±10%
   T>5mm    ±0.50mm

For D≤ 406.4mm
±10% with a max of ±2mm

T≤5mm    

 

T>5mm    

±10%

 

±0.50mm

 

Out of roundness (O)

2% for D/T<100, where D/T≥100 

out-of-roundness tolerance to be agreed

-

Concavity/convexity 

(independent tolerance on 

outside dimensions)

-

 

±0.8% with a minimum of 0.5mm

Squareness of side-90° ±1°

External corner profile 

(radius need to be tangential 

to the sides) EN10219: 

Part 2 Table 3

 

T≤6.0mm 

6.0mm< T≤10.0mm     

T>10.0mm          

1.6T to 2.4T

2.0T to 3.0T

2.4T to 3.6T

Twist (V)-2mm plus 0.5mm/m length
Straightness0.20% of total length and 3mm over 
any 1m length
0.15% of total length and 3mm over any 1m length
Mass (M)
 

±6% on individual lengths

±6% on individual lengths
Length
 
-0 +50mm
 
-0 +50mm
 

 

 

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon-235-Supply conditions-TSN

Supply conditions

Certification: 

2.2 test report according to EN10204

 

CE-marking in compliance with the European Construction Products Regulation (CPR EU)

UKCA-marking in compliance with the UK Construction Products Regulation (CPR UK)

 

Our structural hollow sections are also available as Tailored Tubes Forcon®TT with several extras customised to your needs.

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon-Available Extras-TSN

Available Extras
  • Forcon® TT is a customised cold formed welded structural hollow section. 

    You can choose from several extras such as 

    • different weld seam options
    • tighter dimensional tolerances
    • an improved surface finish
    • a bespoke chemical composition
    • exact lengths
    • extra testing 
    • special packaging

    We are happy to explore how we can meet your specific requirements with our Tailored Tube options.

    Please get in touch.

     

  • Zeremis® Carbon Lite: Our low carbon emission steel solution offering the potential for up to 90% reduction in CO2 intensity.

 

For hollow sections according to EN10210 please visit Celsius® hot finished hollow sections | Tata Steel UK

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Forcon 275
EN10219: S275J0H/J2H

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon235-Overview-TSN

Overview

Key product features:

•    Made with steel from a high quality production process
•    Dimensional consistency and corner radius controlled
•    High levels of formability and excellent weldability
•    Great surface quality
•    CE- and UKCA-marked and fully compliant with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
•    Galvanising category A according to ISO 14713-2:2020

Dimensions:

CHS - Circular 31.8 – 323.9mm

SHS - Square 25x25 – 250x250mm

RHS - Rectangular 30x20 – 300x200mm


Standard lengths are 6m, 12m or 15m - depending on the size and production mill. 

Special mill lengths from 4.5m up to 20m can be arranged upon request.

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-SHS-applications

Applications

Building Industry (CE- / UKCA-mark)

  • Columns
  • Trusses
  • Frames
  • Piling
  • Formwork construction
  • Scaffolding
     

Mechanical Engineering 

  • Agricultural machinery
  • Truck and trailer construction
  • Bus construction
  • Cranes and construction machinery
  • Special vehicles
  • Towbars
     

Renewable energy

  • Solar parking 
  • Solar trackers

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-SHS-275 Properties TSN

Properties

Mechanical Properties

Min. yield strength (MPa)
Tensile strength (MPa)
Elongation (%) min
impact strength 
Carbon equivalent
ReH min N/mm2Rm min N/mm2L0 = 5,65 √S0 specimen10mm x 10mm(CEV) max
T≤16mmT˂3mm3mm≤T≤40mmT≤40mm°CJ 
275430-580410-560200270.40

For section sizes D/T<15 (circular) and (B+H)/2T<12.5 (square/rectangular) the minimum elongation is reduced by 2%.

Chemical composition % by mass

C
Si
Mn
P
S
0.20-1.500.0350.035

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-SHS-Tolerances TSN

Tolerances

Circular, square and rectangular hollow sections with tolerances according to EN10219-2.


Our hollow sections are also available in the product version TT with tighter tolerances 

Characteristic
Circular
Square/Rectangular
Outside dimensions
(D, B and H)

±1% 

with a minimum of ±0.5mm
and a maximum of ±10mm

Side length (mm)

H,B<100mm            

100mm≤H,B≤200mm   

H,B>200mm               

Tolerance

±1% with a minimum of ±0.5mm

±0.8%

±0.6% 

Thickness (T)

For D≤ 406.4mm
   T≤5mm    ±10%
   T>5mm    ±0.50mm

For D≤ 406.4mm
±10% with a max of ±2mm

T≤5mm    

 

T>5mm    

±10%

 

±0.50mm

 

Out of roundness (O)

2% for D/T<100, where D/T≥100 

out-of-roundness tolerance to be agreed

-

Concavity/convexity 

(independent tolerance on 

outside dimensions)

-

 

±0.8% with a minimum of 0.5mm

Squareness of side-90° ±1°

External corner profile 

(radius need to be tangential 

to the sides) EN10219: 

Part 2 Table 3

 

T≤6.0mm 

6.0mm< T≤10.0mm     

T>10.0mm          

1.6T to 2.4T

2.0T to 3.0T

2.4T to 3.6T

Twist (V)-2mm plus 0.5mm/m length
Straightness0.20% of total length and 3mm over 
any 1m length
0.15% of total length and 3mm over any 1m length
Mass (M)
 

±6% on individual lengths

±6% on individual lengths
Length
 
-0 +50mm
 
-0 +50mm
 

 

 

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon-275-Supply conditions-TSN

Supply conditions

Certification: 

S275J0H with 2.2 test report and S275J2H with 3.1 inspection certificate according to EN10204

 

CE-marking in compliance with the European Construction Products Regulation (CPR EU)

UKCA-marking in compliance with the UK Construction Products Regulation (CPR UK)

 

Our structural hollow sections are also available as Tailored Tubes Forcon®TT with several extras customised to your needs.

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon-Available Extras-TSN

Available Extras
  • Forcon® TT is a customised cold formed welded structural hollow section. 

    You can choose from several extras such as 

    • different weld seam options
    • tighter dimensional tolerances
    • an improved surface finish
    • a bespoke chemical composition
    • exact lengths
    • extra testing 
    • special packaging

    We are happy to explore how we can meet your specific requirements with our Tailored Tube options.

    Please get in touch.

     

  • Zeremis® Carbon Lite: Our low carbon emission steel solution offering the potential for up to 90% reduction in CO2 intensity.

 

For hollow sections according to EN10210 please visit Celsius® hot finished hollow sections | Tata Steel UK

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon-275-Downloads-TSN

Downloads

Documents for S275

The brochure and datasheets are also available in Dutch, German or French. 

Please get in touch if you would like to receive them.

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Forcon 355
EN10219: S355J2H

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon355-Overview-TSN

Overview

Key product features:

•    Made with steel from a high quality production process
•    Dimensional consistency and corner radius controlled
•    High levels of formability and excellent weldability
•    Great surface quality
•    CE- and UKCA-marked and fully compliant with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
•    Galvanising category A or B according to ISO 14713-2:2020

Dimensions:

CHS - Circular 31.8 – 323.9mm

SHS - Square 25x25 – 250x250mm

RHS - Rectangular 30x20 – 300x200mm


Standard lengths are 6m, 12m or 15m - depending on the size and production mill. 

Special mill lengths from 4.5m up to 20m can be arranged upon request.

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-SHS-applications

Applications

Building Industry (CE- / UKCA-mark)

  • Columns
  • Trusses
  • Frames
  • Piling
  • Formwork construction
  • Scaffolding
     

Mechanical Engineering 

  • Agricultural machinery
  • Truck and trailer construction
  • Bus construction
  • Cranes and construction machinery
  • Special vehicles
  • Towbars
     

Renewable energy

  • Solar parking 
  • Solar trackers

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-SHS-S355J2H-Properties TSN

Properties

Mechanical Properties

Min. yield strength (MPa)
Tensile strength (MPa)
Min. elongation (%)
Impact strength
Carbon equivalent
ReH min N/mm2Rm min N/mm2L0 = 5,65 √S0 specimen10mm x 10mm(CEV) max
T≤16mmT˂3mm3mm≤T≤40mmT ≤ 40mm°CJ 
355510 - 680470 - 63020-20270.45

 

For section sizes D/T<15 (circular) and (B+H)/2T< 12.5 (square/rectangular) minimum elongation is reduced by 2%.

 

Chemical composition % by mass

C
Si
Mn
P
S
0.220.551.600.0300.030

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-SHS-Tolerances TSN

Tolerances

Circular, square and rectangular hollow sections with tolerances according to EN10219-2.


Our hollow sections are also available in the product version TT with tighter tolerances 

Characteristic
Circular
Square/Rectangular
Outside dimensions
(D, B and H)

±1% 

with a minimum of ±0.5mm
and a maximum of ±10mm

Side length (mm)

H,B<100mm            

100mm≤H,B≤200mm   

H,B>200mm               

Tolerance

±1% with a minimum of ±0.5mm

±0.8%

±0.6% 

Thickness (T)

For D≤ 406.4mm
   T≤5mm    ±10%
   T>5mm    ±0.50mm

For D≤ 406.4mm
±10% with a max of ±2mm

T≤5mm    

 

T>5mm    

±10%

 

±0.50mm

 

Out of roundness (O)

2% for D/T<100, where D/T≥100 

out-of-roundness tolerance to be agreed

-

Concavity/convexity 

(independent tolerance on 

outside dimensions)

-

 

±0.8% with a minimum of 0.5mm

Squareness of side-90° ±1°

External corner profile 

(radius need to be tangential 

to the sides) EN10219: 

Part 2 Table 3

 

T≤6.0mm 

6.0mm< T≤10.0mm     

T>10.0mm          

1.6T to 2.4T

2.0T to 3.0T

2.4T to 3.6T

Twist (V)-2mm plus 0.5mm/m length
Straightness0.20% of total length and 3mm over 
any 1m length
0.15% of total length and 3mm over any 1m length
Mass (M)
 

±6% on individual lengths

±6% on individual lengths
Length
 
-0 +50mm
 
-0 +50mm
 

 

 

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon-355-Supply conditions-TSN

Supply conditions

Certification: 

3.1 inspection certificate according to EN10204

 

CE-marking in compliance with the European Construction Products Regulation (CPR EU)

UKCA-marking in compliance with the UK Construction Products Regulation (CPR UK)

 

Our structural hollow sections are also available as Tailored Tubes Forcon®TT with several extras customised to your needs.

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon-Available Extras-TSN

Available Extras
  • Forcon® TT is a customised cold formed welded structural hollow section. 

    You can choose from several extras such as 

    • different weld seam options
    • tighter dimensional tolerances
    • an improved surface finish
    • a bespoke chemical composition
    • exact lengths
    • extra testing 
    • special packaging

    We are happy to explore how we can meet your specific requirements with our Tailored Tube options.

    Please get in touch.

     

  • Zeremis® Carbon Lite: Our low carbon emission steel solution offering the potential for up to 90% reduction in CO2 intensity.

 

For hollow sections according to EN10210 please visit Celsius® hot finished hollow sections | Tata Steel UK

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon-355-Downloads-TSN

Downloads

Documents for S355

The brochure and datasheets are also available in Dutch, German or French. 

Please get in touch if you would like to receive them.

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Forcon 500
EN10219: S500MH

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon500-Overview-TSN

Overview

Key product features:

•    Made with steel from a high quality production process
•    Dimensional consistency and corner radius controlled
•    High levels of formability and excellent weldability
•    Great surface quality
•    Galvanising category A according to ISO 14713-2:2020

Dimensions:

CHS - Circular 31.8 – 323.9mm

SHS - Square 25x25 – 250x250mm

RHS - Rectangular 30x20 – 300x200mm


Standard lengths are 6m, 12m or 15m - depending on the size and production mill. 

Special mill lengths from 4.5m up to 20m can be arranged upon request.

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-SHS-applications

Applications

Building Industry (CE- / UKCA-mark)

  • Columns
  • Trusses
  • Frames
  • Piling
  • Formwork construction
  • Scaffolding
     

Mechanical Engineering 

  • Agricultural machinery
  • Truck and trailer construction
  • Bus construction
  • Cranes and construction machinery
  • Special vehicles
  • Towbars
     

Renewable energy

  • Solar parking 
  • Solar trackers

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-SHS-S500MH-Properties TSN

Properties

Mechanical Properties

Min. yield strength (MPa)
Tensile strength (MPa)
Min. elongation (%)
Min Impact energy KV2 (J)
  Aat test temperature of -20°C

Re

 

A long

A trans

Long

Trans

500

580 - 760

11

9

40

20

For thicknesses ≥ 3mm; for section sizes D/T ≤ 10 (square and rectangular) the minimum elongation is reduced by 4 and the maximum tensile strength increased by 50 Mpa. For section sizes D/T> 10 to < 15 (square and rectangular) the minimum elongation is reduced by 2 and the maximum tensile strenght increased by 50 Mpa. For thicknesses < 3mm values shall be agreed between the purchaser and manufacturer.

Chemical composition % by mass.

C
Si
Mn
P
S
Cr
Mo
Ni
Aitot
Cu
Nb
Ti
V
N
CEV
maxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmax
0.160.61.70.020.020.30.20.80.020.550.090.060.120.0250.4

CEV exceeds the requirements of EN102219-3:2020; CEV= C+Mn/6+(Cr+Mo+V)/5+(Ni+Cu)/15

 

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-SHS-Tolerances TSN

Tolerances

Circular, square and rectangular hollow sections with tolerances according to EN10219-2.


Our hollow sections are also available in the product version TT with tighter tolerances 

Characteristic
Circular
Square/Rectangular
Outside dimensions
(D, B and H)

±1% 

with a minimum of ±0.5mm
and a maximum of ±10mm

Side length (mm)

H,B<100mm            

100mm≤H,B≤200mm   

H,B>200mm               

Tolerance

±1% with a minimum of ±0.5mm

±0.8%

±0.6% 

Thickness (T)

For D≤ 406.4mm
   T≤5mm    ±10%
   T>5mm    ±0.50mm

For D≤ 406.4mm
±10% with a max of ±2mm

T≤5mm    

 

T>5mm    

±10%

 

±0.50mm

 

Out of roundness (O)

2% for D/T<100, where D/T≥100 

out-of-roundness tolerance to be agreed

-

Concavity/convexity 

(independent tolerance on 

outside dimensions)

-

 

±0.8% with a minimum of 0.5mm

Squareness of side-90° ±1°

External corner profile 

(radius need to be tangential 

to the sides) EN10219: 

Part 2 Table 3

 

T≤6.0mm 

6.0mm< T≤10.0mm     

T>10.0mm          

1.6T to 2.4T

2.0T to 3.0T

2.4T to 3.6T

Twist (V)-2mm plus 0.5mm/m length
Straightness0.20% of total length and 3mm over 
any 1m length
0.15% of total length and 3mm over any 1m length
Mass (M)
 

±6% on individual lengths

±6% on individual lengths
Length
 
-0 +50mm
 
-0 +50mm
 

 

 

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon-Available Extras-TSN

Available Extras
  • Forcon® TT is a customised cold formed welded structural hollow section. 

    You can choose from several extras such as 

    • different weld seam options
    • tighter dimensional tolerances
    • an improved surface finish
    • a bespoke chemical composition
    • exact lengths
    • extra testing 
    • special packaging

    We are happy to explore how we can meet your specific requirements with our Tailored Tube options.

    Please get in touch.

     

  • Zeremis® Carbon Lite: Our low carbon emission steel solution offering the potential for up to 90% reduction in CO2 intensity.

 

For hollow sections according to EN10210 please visit Celsius® hot finished hollow sections | Tata Steel UK

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon-500/600/700-Downloads-TSN

Downloads

Documents for high strength steel

The brochure and datasheets are also available in Dutch, German or French. 

Please get in touch if you would like to receive them.

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Forcon 600
EN10219: S600MH

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon600-Overview-TSN

Overview

Key product features:

•    Made with steel from a high quality production process
•    Dimensional consistency and corner radius controlled
•    High levels of formability and excellent weldability
•    Great surface quality
•    Galvanising category A according to ISO 14713-2:2020

Dimensions:

CHS - Circular 31.8 – 193.7mm

SHS - Square 25x25 – 160x160mm

RHS - Rectangular 30x20 – 200x120mm


Standard lengths are 6m, 12m or 15m - depending on the size and production mill. 

Special mill lengths from 4.5m up to 20m can be arranged upon request.

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-SHS-applications

Applications

Building Industry (CE- / UKCA-mark)

  • Columns
  • Trusses
  • Frames
  • Piling
  • Formwork construction
  • Scaffolding
     

Mechanical Engineering 

  • Agricultural machinery
  • Truck and trailer construction
  • Bus construction
  • Cranes and construction machinery
  • Special vehicles
  • Towbars
     

Renewable energy

  • Solar parking 
  • Solar trackers

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-SHS-S600MH-Properties TSN

Properties

Mechanical Properties

Min. yield strength (MPa)
Tensile strength (MPa)
Min. elongation (%)
Min Impact energy KV2 (J)
   at test temperature of -20°C

Re

Rm

A long

A trans

Long

Trans

600

650 - 820

9

7

27

16

For thicknesses ≥ 3mm; for section sizes D/T ≤ 10 (circular) and (B+H)/2T ≤ 10 (square and rectangular) the minimum elongation is reduced by 4 and the maximum tensile strength increased by 50 Mpa. For section sizes D/T > 10 to < 15 (circular) and (B+H)/2T >10 to <15 (square and rectangular) the minimum elongation is reduced by 2 and the maximum tensile strenght increased by 50 Mpa. For thicknesses < 3mm values shall be agreed between the purchaser and manufacturer.

Chemical composition % by mass.

C
Si
Mn
P
S
Cr
Mo
Ni
Aitot
Cu
Nb
Ti
V
N
CEV
maxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmax
0.160.601.900.0200.0150.300.500.800.0150.550.0900.220.200.0250.40

CEV exceeds the requirements of EN10219-3:2020; CEV = C+Mn/6+(Cr+Mo+V)/5+(Ni+Cu)/15

 

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-SHS-Tolerances TSN

Tolerances

Circular, square and rectangular hollow sections with tolerances according to EN10219-2.


Our hollow sections are also available in the product version TT with tighter tolerances 

Characteristic
Circular
Square/Rectangular
Outside dimensions
(D, B and H)

±1% 

with a minimum of ±0.5mm
and a maximum of ±10mm

Side length (mm)

H,B<100mm            

100mm≤H,B≤200mm   

H,B>200mm               

Tolerance

±1% with a minimum of ±0.5mm

±0.8%

±0.6% 

Thickness (T)

For D≤ 406.4mm
   T≤5mm    ±10%
   T>5mm    ±0.50mm

For D≤ 406.4mm
±10% with a max of ±2mm

T≤5mm    

 

T>5mm    

±10%

 

±0.50mm

 

Out of roundness (O)

2% for D/T<100, where D/T≥100 

out-of-roundness tolerance to be agreed

-

Concavity/convexity 

(independent tolerance on 

outside dimensions)

-

 

±0.8% with a minimum of 0.5mm

Squareness of side-90° ±1°

External corner profile 

(radius need to be tangential 

to the sides) EN10219: 

Part 2 Table 3

 

T≤6.0mm 

6.0mm< T≤10.0mm     

T>10.0mm          

1.6T to 2.4T

2.0T to 3.0T

2.4T to 3.6T

Twist (V)-2mm plus 0.5mm/m length
Straightness0.20% of total length and 3mm over 
any 1m length
0.15% of total length and 3mm over any 1m length
Mass (M)
 

±6% on individual lengths

±6% on individual lengths
Length
 
-0 +50mm
 
-0 +50mm
 

 

 

EN-Tubes-Product-Structural-Forcon-Available Extras-TSN

Available Extras
  • Forcon® TT is a customised cold formed welded structural hollow section. 

    You can choose from several extras such as 

    • different weld seam options
    • tighter dimensional tolerances
    • an improved surface finish
    • a bespoke chemical composition
    • exact lengths
    • extra testing 
    • special packaging

    We are happy to explore how we can meet your specific requirements with our Tailored Tube options.

    Please get in touch.

     

  • Zeremis® Carbon Lite: Our low carbon emission steel solution offering the potential for up to 90% reduction in CO2 intensity.

 

For hollow sections according to EN10210 please visit Celsius® hot finished hollow sections | Tata Steel UK

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Downloads

Documents for high strength steel

The brochure and datasheets are also available in Dutch, German or French. 

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Forcon 700
EN10219: S700MH

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Overview

Key product features:

•    Made with steel from a high quality production process
•    Dimensional consistency and corner radius controlled
•    High levels of formability and excellent weldability
•    Great surface quality
•    Galvanising category C according to ISO 14713-2:2020

Dimensions:

CHS - Circular 31.8 – 127mm

SHS - Square 25x25 – 100x100mm

RHS - Rectangular 30x20 – 140x60mm


Standard lengths are 6m, 12m or 15m - depending on the size and production mill. 

Special mill lengths from 4.5m up to 20m can be arranged upon request.

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Applications

Building Industry (CE- / UKCA-mark)

  • Columns
  • Trusses
  • Frames
  • Piling
  • Formwork construction
  • Scaffolding
     

Mechanical Engineering 

  • Agricultural machinery
  • Truck and trailer construction
  • Bus construction
  • Cranes and construction machinery
  • Special vehicles
  • Towbars
     

Renewable energy

  • Solar parking 
  • Solar trackers

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Properties

Mechanical Properties

Min. yield strength (MPa)
Tensile strength (MPa)
Min. elongation (%)
Min Impact energy KV2 (J)
   at test temperature of -20°C

Re

Rm

A long

A trans

Long

Trans

700

750 - 950

7

5

27

16

For thicknesses ≥ 3mm; for section sizes D/T ≤ 10 (circular) and (B+H)/2T ≤ 10 (square and rectangular) the minimum elongation is reduced by 4 and the maximum tensile strength increased by 50 Mpa. For section sizes D/T > 10 to < 15 (circular) and (B+H)/2T >10 to <15 (square and rectangular) the minimum elongation is reduced by 2 and the maximum tensile strength increased by 50 Mpa. For thicknesses < 3mm values shall be agreed between the purchaser and manufacturer.

Chemical composition % by mass.

C
Si
Mn
P
S
Cr
Mo
Ni
Aitot
Cu
Nb
Ti
V
N
CEV
maxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmax
0.160.602.10.020.0150.30.50.80.0150.550.090.220.20.0250.42

CEV exceeds the requirements of EN10219-3:2020; CEV = C+Mn/6+(Cr+Mo+V)/5+(Ni+Cu)/15

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Tolerances

Our structural hollow sections are manufactured to the tolerances defined in EN 10219: Part 2. 

Tighter tolerances are available on request and if you require specific tolerances in excess of this, please contact us.

 
Characteristic
Circular
Square/Rectangular
Outside dimensions
(D, B and H)

±1% 

with a minimum of ±0.5mm
and a maximum of ±10mm

H,B<100mm                ±1% 

with a minimum of ±0.5mm

100mm≤H,B≤200mm  ±0.8% 

H,B>200mm                ±0.6% 

Thickness (T)

T≤5mm    ±10%

T>5mm    ±0.50mm

T≤5mm    ±10%

T>5mm    ±0.50mm

Out of roundness (O)

2% for D/T<100

To be agreed for D/T≥100 

-
Squareness of side-90° ±1°
External corner profile-

T≤6.0mm                     1.6T to 2.4T

6.0mm< T≤10.0mm     2.0T to 3.0T

T>10.0mm                   2.4T to 3.6T

Concavity/convexity (x)-

±0.8% with a minimum of 0.5mm

(independent of the tolerance on 

outside dimensions)

Twist (V)-2mm plus 0.5mm/m length
Mass (M)±6% on individual lengths±6% on individual lengths
Straightness

0.20% of total length 

and 3mm over any 1m length

0.15% of total length 

and 3mm over any 1m length

Length+50mm/-0mm+50mm/-0mm

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Available Extras
  • Forcon® TT is a customised cold formed welded structural hollow section. 

    You can choose from several extras such as 

    • different weld seam options
    • tighter dimensional tolerances
    • an improved surface finish
    • a bespoke chemical composition
    • exact lengths
    • extra testing 
    • special packaging

    We are happy to explore how we can meet your specific requirements with our Tailored Tube options.

    Please get in touch.

     

  • Zeremis® Carbon Lite: Our low carbon emission steel solution offering the potential for up to 90% reduction in CO2 intensity.

 

For hollow sections according to EN10210 please visit Celsius® hot finished hollow sections | Tata Steel UK

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Documents for high strength steel

The brochure and datasheets are also available in Dutch, German or French. 

Please get in touch if you would like to receive them.

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Contact us
Get in touch for sales enquiries or customer and technical support.

Tata Steel Nederland Tubes

+31 (0)162 482 000

Souvereinstraat 35
4903RH Oosterhout
Netherlands