Which is stronger I beam or rectangular tube?

rectangular tubing of the same weight as channel will be stronger and stiffer. rectangular tubing of the same thickness as channel has a lot more steel for even better strength. rectangular tubing is a lot more expensive than channel because its a whole lot harder to make than channel in the steel mill.

which is stronger i beam or rectangular tube?

beams generally have thicker flanges and thinner webs, so pound for pound, beams generally make better beams than tubes do. if loaded as a column, the one with the largest cross section will be the strongest as long as you don’t get into buckling. if you are loading in torsion, generally the tube will be stronger.

how strong is rectangular tubing?

what is steel rectangle tube used for?

either grade is ideal for all structural applications, general fabrication, manufacturing and repairs. steel rectangle tube is widely used in industrial maintenance, agricultural implements, transportation equipment, truck beds, trailers, frames, etc.

where can i buy rectangle tube?

bestar steel stocks hundreds of sizes of rectangle tube at wholesale prices in ready to ship precut and mill lengths or you can order just what you need custom cut to size in any quantity.