Last updated on November 12th, 2023 by Myla Pablo
What is Tubular Steel?
Steel Tube is a form of metal profile having a hollow tube cross-section, commonly known as Hollow Structural Section (HSS). It is robust, sturdy, and long-lasting. It can be welded or not. Its adaptability allows it to be used in a variety of sectors. Millions of tonnes of steel tube are manufactured each year.
Steel tube is an adaptable material that comes in round, square, and rectangular forms. It is often constructed of several alloys, such as aluminum and titanium, which offer its strength and other significant features.
Steel tube combines strength, durability, and affordability, making it an excellent choice for a broad range of applications, including heat exchangers, stairwell handrails, and truck and trailer building. Steel tubes are available from various steel hardware in the Philippines in a number of common diameters and profiles, as well as steel tubing solutions for unique applications.
To make it simpler to deal with, this steel tube has been treated with extremely high temperatures and a succession of rollers. Internal tensions are eliminated by hot rolling. This sort of tube is used in the construction sector, however it is not suitable for precision applications.
Is Tubular Steel Durable?
Short answer is Yes, It is very durable.
Although welding, cutting, and bending tools have advanced in technology, the basic properties of tubular steel have remained mostly unchanged over the years. It is a versatile, lightweight, and durable material that can be utilized for a wide range of applications.
What is the Standard Size of Tubular Steel?
There are various sizes of tubular steel or steel tube in the Philippines but the most commonly available in commercial hardware are 2″ x 2″ x 2 mm, 4″ x 4″ x 4 mm, 25 mm x 25 mm x 1.0 mm and 50 mm x 50 mm x 1.0 mm.
The table below shows the latest retail November 2023 prices of Tubular Steel in Philippines Peso price per pieces including size, standard length and dimensions.
Price and Standard Size of Tubular Steel or Steel Tube per pc In the Philippines
| SIZE | PRICE |
| 20 mm x 20 mm x 1.0 mm | 380.00 |
| 25 mm x 25 mm x 1.0 mm | 555.00 |
| 32 mm x 32 mm x 1.0 mm | 725.00 |
| 50 mm x 25 mm x 1.0 mm | 720.00 |
| 25 mm x 25 mm x 1.2 mm | 730.00 |
| 32 mm x 32 mm x 1.2 mm | 604.00 |
| 50 mm x 25 mm x 1.2 mm | 585.00 |
| 50 mm x 50 mm x 1.2 mm | 790.00 |
| 75 mm x 50 mm x 1.2 mm | 890.00 |
| 100 mm x 50 mm x 1.2 mm | 920.00 |
| 150 mm x 50 mm x 1.2 mm | 1655.00 |
| 25 mm x 25mm x 1.5 mm | 722.00 |
| 32 mm x 32 mm x 1.5 mm | 1100.00 |
| 50 mm x 25 mm x 1.5 mm | 1044.00 |
| 75 mm x 50 mm x 1.5 mm | 1250.00 |
| 100 mm x 50 mm x 1.5 mm | 1350.00 |
| 150 mm x 50 mm x 1.5 mm | 2100.00 |
| 2″ x 2″ x 2 mm | 3750.00 |
| 4″ x 4″ x 4 mm | 1550.00 |
| 2″ x 6″ x 2 mm | 3250.00 |
| 3″ x 1″ x 2 mm | 1880.00 |
Commercially Available Length for Tubular Steel or Steel Tube is 6 meters.
UPDATED: Construction Material Prices for Tubular Steel in the Philippines (November 2023)
UPDATED: All Construction Prices are based on retail prices around hardware in Metro Manila
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