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    Compare over 50 grades of steel and cast iron to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel Rectangular Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel Rectangular Tubes.
    Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. These tubes are often fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength, such as frames, supports, and raceways. To increase their wear resistance, you can surface harden them with heat treating.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
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    1 ft.
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    0.049" Thick Wall
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    3/4"3/4"0.652"0.652"RoundRoundWeldedERWNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedASTM A513 Type 26527K83000000000000000000
     
    1/16" Thick Wall
    1/2"1/2"3/8"3/8"RoundRoundWeldedERW32,000Not RatedNot RatedASTM A513 Type 16527K3400000000
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    0.065" Thick Wall
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    0.083" Thick Wall
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    1/8" Thick Wall
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    0.188" Thick Wall
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    1/4" Thick Wall
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    5/16" Thick Wall
    4"4"3 3/8"3 3/8"RoundRoundWeldedERW39,000Not RatedNot RatedASTM A5006527K1570000000000000000
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    3/8" Thick Wall
    3"3"2 1/4"2 1/4"RoundRoundWeldedERW39,000Not RatedNot RatedASTM A5006527K2570000000000000000
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    1/2" Thick Wall
    4"4"3"3"RoundRoundWeldedERW39,000Not RatedNot RatedASTM A5006527K4170000000000000000
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    1 mm Thick Wall
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    2 mm Thick Wall
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    3 mm Thick Wall
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    Weldable 4130 Alloy Steel Rectangular Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Weldable 4130 Alloy Steel Rectangular Tubes.
    Made from 4130 alloy steel, also known as chrome-moly steel, these tubes have low carbon content for good weldability. They’re often used for building frames and supports, since their flat sides make them easier to bolt than round tubes. To increase their wear resistance, you can harden them with heat treating.
    Material Certificate Icon
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    0.049" Thick Wall
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    1"1"0.902"0.902"RoundRoundSeamless75,000Rockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C49SAE AMS-T-67366582K2900000000000000000000000000
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    0.065" Thick Wall
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