50x20x1.5mm  Steel high-strength rectangular tube S420MC, S500MC, S600MC, S700MC

50×20×1.5 mm S420MC–S700MC High-Strength Rectangular Hollow Section

50x20x1.5mm 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 1.532 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)

Weight per meter:1.532 kg/m
Total length:6 meters
Total weight:9.192 kg

Applications & Usage

This lightweight and decorative Steel high-strength rectangular tube is commonly specified for trim work, framing, display systems, and interior design projects. The 1.5mm wall thickness provides adequate strength for light-duty applications 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

SpecificationValue
Dimensions50mm × 20mm × 1.5mm
Weight per Meter1.532 kg/m
MaterialSteel
Alloy/GradeS420MC, S500MC, S600MC, S700MC
StandardEN 10219 / EN 10149-2
Standard Length6m
Minimum Order per Size10 t
Cut-to-Length Range4000 – 12000 mm

Section Properties

Nominal values calculated from nominal dimensions to EN 10219-2.

PropertyValue
Cross-sectional area(A)1.95 cm²
Second moment of area(Ix)5.77 cm⁴
Second moment of area(Iy)1.35 cm⁴
Radius of gyration(ix)1.72 cm
Radius of gyration(iy)0.833 cm
Elastic section modulus(Wel,x)2.31 cm³
Elastic section modulus(Wel,y)1.35 cm³
Plastic section modulus(Wpl,x)2.97 cm³
Plastic section modulus(Wpl,y)1.55 cm³
Torsional inertia constant(It)3.69 cm⁴
Torsional modulus constant(Ct)2.42 cm³
Surface area per metre(As)0.135 m²/m
Length per tonne653 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.

GradeMin. yield ReHTensile RmBending Wel·ReHAxial A·ReHS355J2H equivalent
S420MC420 MPa480–620 MPa0.970 kNm82.0 kN2 mm · 1.99 kg/m (+30%)
S500MC500 MPa550–700 MPa1.15 kNm97.6 kN2.5 mm · 2.42 kg/m (+58%)
S600MC600 MPa650–820 MPa1.39 kNm117 kN3.5 mm · 3.21 kg/m (+110%)
S700MC700 MPa750–950 MPa1.62 kNm137 kNBeyond the S355J2H range of this size

In S600MC, this section (1.53 kg/m) carries the elastic bending load of a 3.5 mm S355J2H wall in the same outer size (3.21 kg/m), which is 110% heavier per metre. In S700MC, 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.

Same size in S235JRH–S355J2H (EN 10219) →