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Overview

Available in DuraGal, Painted, Hot-Dip Galvanized and Structural, CHS (circular hollow sections) are high-strength cold-formed hollow steel circular sections that are primer painted for protection during storage and handling. CHS is often used when strength and functionality is essential in structural and mechanical applications. DuraPrimed primer paint for tubular steel products has been developed specifically to save users time and money without compromising quality.

Steelforce’s CHS products are available in a range of diameters and thicknesses from 17.2mm OD to 219mm OD. Our CHS products are manufactured to the Australian Standard for structural steel hollow sections AS/NZS 1163:2016 and are available in steel grades of: C350LO and C250.  See Product Guide

CHS can be used for various applications, most commonly the manufacturing of frames, residential projects for gates and posts, as well as other commercial and agricultural purposes.

There are a variety of surface finishes across our range of CHS product, however, not all finishes and grades are available in all sizes.

Benefits Of CHS

  • Grade C350LO and Grade 250 available
  • Painted
    • Alkyd modified acrylic primer painted at an average of 8 – 10 microns
  • Oiled
    • Neat, consistent lines, lack of any jutting edges makes for an aesthetic appearance
    • No special processes are required for preparation welding or topcoats.
    • Can be powder coated

Typical Uses Of CHS

  • Structural – columns and frames
  • Mechanical – pipe and gas transfer
  • Fencing
  • Automotive
  • Furniture
  • Fencing
  • Marine
  • Rural and Agriculture

Relevant Standards

  • AS/NZS 1163: Cold-formed structural steel hollow sections
  • AS 1074: Steel tubes and tubular for ordinary service
Specifications

CHS - Painted Specifications Table


Some locations also carry 7.2 metre lengths.
Not all branches stock the above grades, sections and lengths. Non-stock & Custom length items are subject to Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ’s). DuraGal is the standard Pre-Gal finish however Steelforce reserves the right to substitute another alternative Pre-Gal finished product. Contact your local Steelforce branch to confirm product availability.

CHS Hot-Dipped Galvanized Specifications

wdt_ID Nominal Size Section Outside Diameter OD Wall Thickness t Finish Std Length Tonnes / pack Lengths / pack Metres / tonne
1 mm mm kg/m m
2 15 Med 21.3 2.6 1.23 6.5 1.735 217 813.00
3 20 Xlt 26.9 2 1.28 6.5 1.057 127 781.30
4 20 Lgt 26.9 2.3 1.4 6.5 1.189 127 694.40
5 20 Med 26.9 2.6 1.6 6.5 1.321 127 625.00
6 20 Hvy 26.9 3.2 1.9 6.5 1.585 127 520.80
7 25 Xlt 33.7 2 1.62 6.5 0.958 91 617.30
8 25 Lgt 33.7 2.6 2.1 6.5 1.213 91 487.80
9 25 Med 33.7 3.2 2.5 6.5 1.455 91 406.50
10 25 Hvy 33.7 4 3 6.5 1.769 91 334.40
11 32 Xlt 42.4 2 2.07 6.5 0.821 61 483.10
12 32 Lgt 42.4 2.6 2.6 6.5 1.043 61 380.20
13 32 Med 42.4 3.2 3.2 6.5 1.257 61 315.50
14 32 Hvy 42.4 4 3.9 6.5 1.53 61 259.10
15 40 Xlt 48.3 2.3 2.7 6.5 1.071 61 370.40
16 40 Lgt 48.3 2.9 3.3 6.5 1.32 61 300.30
17 40 Med 48.3 3.2 3.6 6.5 1.443 61 274.70
18 40 Hvy 48.3 4 4.5 6.5 1.764 61 224.70
19 50 Xlt 60.3 2.3 3.4 6.5 0.818 37 294.10
20 50 Lgt 60.3 2.9 4.2 6.5 1.013 37 237.50
21 50 Med 60.3 3.6 5.1 6.5 1.236 37 194.60
22 50 Hvy 60.3 4.5 6.3 6.5 1.515 37 158.70
23 65 Xlt 76.1 2.3 4.33 6.5 1.041 37 230.90
24 65 Lgt 76.1 3.2 5.9 6.5 1.417 37 169.80
25 65 Med 76.1 3.6 6.6 6.5 1.58 37 152.20

Some locations also carry 7.2 metre lengths.
Not all branches carry all items listed above and some items are stocked in different lengths to those shown. Contact your local Steelforce branch to confirm product availability.

Pipe - Structural CHS Specifications Table


Some locations also carry 7.2 metre lengths.
Not all branches carry all items listed above and some items are stocked in different lengths to those shown. Contact your local Steelforce branch to confirm product availability.

Processing

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Delivery

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