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Description

Carbon steel U-shaped steel is a long strip of steel made of carbon steel with a U-shaped cross-section, usually consisting of a bottom and flanges on both sides. Its main components are iron and carbon, and may contain a small amount of manganese, silicon and other elements.
Classification
Classification by use:
Ordinary U-shaped steel: used for general buildings and structures.
High-strength U-shaped steel: used in occasions requiring high strength, such as bridges and heavy machinery.
Classification by production process:
Hot-rolled U-shaped steel: produced by hot rolling process, with a rough surface and high strength.
Cold-bent U-shaped steel: produced by cold bending process, with a smooth surface and high dimensional accuracy.
Classification by size:
Standard U-shaped steel: U-shaped steel produced in accordance with national standards, with uniform size specifications.
Customized U-shaped steel: U-shaped steel of special size and shape customized according to customer needs.
Process
Hot rolling process:
After the steel billet is heated to a high temperature, it is rolled into a U-shaped cross-section by a rolling mill, and then cooled to form a hot-rolled U-shaped steel.
Cold bending process:
Steel plates or strips are bent into U-shaped sections by cold bending machines to form cold-bent U-shaped steel.
Surface treatment:
Galvanizing: Improve corrosion resistance.
Painting: Enhance rust prevention and aesthetic effects.
Features
High strength: Carbon steel U-shaped steel has high strength and hardness.
Good processability: Easy to cut, weld and drill.
Low cost: Compared with materials such as stainless steel, the price is lower.
Poor corrosion resistance: Easy to rust, surface treatment is required.
Stable shape: The U-shaped section gives it good stability when subjected to force.
Uses
Building structure: Widely used in building frames, support structures, etc.
Machinery manufacturing: Used to manufacture brackets, bases, etc. for mechanical equipment.
Bridge engineering: Used for support and connection parts of bridges.
Vehicle manufacturing: Used for vehicle frame and chassis structures.
Power engineering: Used for transmission towers, substations, etc.
Carbon steel U-shaped steel is widely used in construction, machinery, bridges and other fields due to its high strength, easy processing and low cost. According to specific needs, U-shaped steel with different specifications and surface treatments can be selected.