
500×300×12 mm S420MC–S600MC High-Strength Rectangular Hollow Section
500x300x12mm Steel high-strength rectangular tube in S420MC, S500MC, S600MC, S700MC to EN 10219 / EN 10149-2, with an uncoated steel surface suitable for further processing or painting. Nominal weight 141.347 kg/m.
Minimum order
Minimum 10 t per size. If the size is already in the current production cycle, we can accept orders from 5 t. Standard length 6 m; 4–12 m on request. We confirm the minimum, lead time and grade in your quote.
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Minimum order: 10 t per size (from 5 t if the size is in production)
Applications & Usage
This extra heavy-duty industrial Steel high-strength rectangular tube is commonly specified for heavy structural supports, load-bearing frames, and demanding industrial applications. The 12mm wall thickness provides exceptional structural integrity while maintaining workability. The natural mill finish provides a cost-effective solution for applications where aesthetics are secondary. Available in standard lengths of 6m, this profile can be easily cut, drilled, and welded to suit your specific requirements.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 500mm × 300mm × 12mm |
| Weight per Meter | 141.347 kg/m |
| Material | Steel |
| Alloy/Grade | S420MC, S500MC, S600MC |
| Standard | EN 10219 / EN 10149-2 |
| Standard Length | 6m |
| Minimum Order per Size | 10 t |
| Cut-to-Length Range | 4000 – 12000 mm |
Section Properties
Nominal values calculated from nominal dimensions to EN 10219-2.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Cross-sectional area(A) | 180 cm² |
| Second moment of area(Ix) | 60603 cm⁴ |
| Second moment of area(Iy) | 27726 cm⁴ |
| Radius of gyration(ix) | 18.3 cm |
| Radius of gyration(iy) | 12.4 cm |
| Elastic section modulus(Wel,x) | 2424 cm³ |
| Elastic section modulus(Wel,y) | 1848 cm³ |
| Plastic section modulus(Wpl,x) | 2962 cm³ |
| Plastic section modulus(Wpl,y) | 2093 cm³ |
| Torsional inertia constant(It) | 62581 cm⁴ |
| Torsional modulus constant(Ct) | 3156 cm³ |
| Surface area per metre(As) | 1.54 m²/m |
| Length per tonne | 7.07 m |
High-strength grades for this size
Strength and indicative capacity for each grade this size is rolled in, compared with the S355J2H wall that carries the same bending load in the same outer size.
| Grade | Min. yield ReH | Tensile Rm | Bending Wel·ReH | Axial A·ReH | S355J2H equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S420MC | 420 MPa | 480–620 MPa | 1018 kNm | 7562 kN | 16 mm · 184 kg/m (+30%) |
| S500MC | 500 MPa | 550–700 MPa | 1212 kNm | 9003 kN | Beyond the S355J2H range of this size |
| S600MC | 600 MPa | 650–820 MPa | 1454 kNm | 10804 kN | Beyond the S355J2H range of this size |
In S420MC, this section (141 kg/m) carries the elastic bending load of a 16 mm S355J2H wall in the same outer size (184 kg/m), which is 30% heavier per metre. In S600MC, this section carries more elastic bending load than any S355J2H wall rolled in the same outer size; matching it in S355 needs a larger section.
Indicative values from nominal dimensions: Wel × ReH and A × ReH, without buckling, cross-section class or partial safety factors. Not a design check.
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