Description
100mm x 100mm x 5mm Mild Steel Box Section – High Strength for Industrial Use
The 100mm x 100mm x 5mm mild steel box section is a versatile and durable structural component, widely used across various industries, particularly in construction, fabrication, and engineering. With its solid build and robust properties, this steel section is designed to withstand demanding environments while offering exceptional performance.
Material and Grade
This box section is manufactured from mild steel of E220 grade, renowned for its strength and reliability. Mild steel, with its balanced carbon content, provides high tensile strength while remaining cost-effective. E220 grade, specifically, is known for its toughness, making it an ideal material for applications requiring durability and impact resistance.
Key Features:
- Height: 100mm
- Width: 100mm
- Thickness: 5mm
- Weight per Metre: 15.05kg
These dimensions make it a reliable choice for heavy-duty frameworks and structural supports.
Weldability and Machinability
One of the standout features of this mild steel box section is its excellent weldability. It allows for easy joining to other materials and components using standard welding techniques, ensuring strong and lasting bonds. Whether it's MIG, TIG, or arc welding, the E220 grade steel performs exceptionally well under all common welding processes.
Additionally, this box section boasts excellent machinability, making it easy to cut, drill, or machine into precise shapes and sizes. This versatility is particularly valuable for custom projects where detailed fabrication is required.
Formability and Corrosion Resistance
In contrast to its weldability, this mild steel box section has poor formability, meaning it is less suitable for applications that require extensive shaping or bending. However, its structural integrity remains uncompromised when used in its standard form.
Another aspect to consider is its poor corrosion resistance. Mild steel, being prone to rust when exposed to moisture or harsh environments, is usually treated with protective coatings, such as paint or galvanisation, to enhance its longevity.
Self Colour Finish
This box section is supplied in self colour, which is the natural finish of the steel. This gives it a raw and uncoated appearance, allowing users to apply their preferred coatings or finishes depending on the project’s needs.
Applications
Due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent mechanical properties, the 100mm x 100mm x 5mm mild steel box section is widely used in a range of applications, including:
- Structural frameworks
- Building supports
- Machine bases
- Fencing and barriers
- Heavy equipment manufacturing
Its ability to handle substantial loads without compromising structural integrity makes it indispensable in industries that demand high performance and longevity.
Conclusion
The 100mm x 100mm x 5mm mild steel box section is a reliable and robust choice for a variety of industrial and construction projects. While it may not be ideal for applications requiring corrosion resistance or high formability, its weldability, machinability, and overall strength make it a popular choice for long-lasting, heavy-duty structures.
Specifications
| Maximum Cut Length | 6 Metres |
|---|---|
| Material | Mild Steel |
| Formability | Poor |
| Weldability | Excellent |
| Machinability | Excellent |
| Shape | Box Section |
| Corrosion Resistance | Poor |
| Finish | Self Colour |
| Grade | E220 |
| Height | 100mm |
| Thickness | 5mm |
| Width | 100mm |
| Weight/Metre (Kg) | 15.05 |