Rectangular Tubes
Greater Melbourne Stainless Steel Supplies
RECTANGULAR TUBE (RHS)
6m Lengths – 180 Grit Polished| 304 | 316 |
|---|---|
| 20 × 10 × 1.5mm | - |
| 30 × 10 × 1.5mm | - |
| 40 × 10 × 1.6mm | 40 × 10 × 1.6 |
| 40 × 20 × 2mm | 50 × 10 × 1.6mm |
| - | 50.8 × 25.4 × 1.6mm |
| 50.8 × 25.4 × 1.6mm | 50.8 × 25.4 × 3mm |
| 50.8 × 25.4 × 3mm | - |
| 60 × 40 × 3mm | 75 × 25 × 1.6mm |
| 75 × 25 × 1.6mm | - |
| 80 × 40 × 1.6mm | 80 × 40 × 3mm |
| 80 × 40 × 3mm | - |
| 100 × 50 × 2mm | 100 × 50 × 3mm |
| 100 × 50 × 3mm | - |
| 100 × 50 × 5mm | - |
| 150 × 100 × 3mm | - |
| 150 × 100 × 5mm | - |
| 200 × 100 × 5mm | - |
Stainless steel rectangular tubes, also known as Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS), are a fundamental structural and architectural product prized for their strength, versatility, and clean aesthetic. Manufactured from high-quality stainless steel in both 304 and 316 grades, these tubes offer an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, making them ideal for a wide range of applications where load-bearing performance and corrosion resistance are essential.
The rectangular profile provides inherent rigidity along the longer face, making it particularly well-suited for beams, lintels, frames, and structural supports where bending loads are applied in a specific direction. This directional strength advantage makes RHS tubing a preferred choice in architectural and structural engineering applications, including building frameworks, pergolas, carports, and industrial support structures.
Available in a comprehensive range of dimensions, wall thicknesses, and lengths, stainless steel rectangular tubes can be specified to suit both light-duty ornamental work and heavy-duty industrial projects. The smooth external surface and precise tolerances ensure ease of fabrication, welding, cutting, and surface finishing. Grade 304 offers excellent general-purpose corrosion resistance suitable for indoor and outdoor environments, while Grade 316, enhanced with molybdenum, provides superior resistance to chlorides and marine conditions, making it the go-to specification for coastal, chemical, and food processing applications.
The consistent wall thickness and uniform cross-section of stainless steel rectangular tubes ensure predictable performance across structural calculations and fabrications. Their non-porous surface also resists bacterial growth, making them hygienic and easy to clean, a significant benefit in food production, pharmaceutical, and medical environments. Whether used in visible architectural features or concealed structural roles, stainless steel rectangular tubes deliver durability, reliability, and a professional finish that stands the test of time.
