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Length<br />
Size<br />
Mill Cut Length Tolerance*<br />
20 x 20 to 30 x 30 - 0 + 25mm<br />
35 x 35 to 100 x 100<br />
50 x 20 to 150 x 50<br />
- 0 + 50mm<br />
* Exact lengths, subject to enquiry.<br />
Corner Radii<br />
Size Typical external Typical angle<br />
corner radii<br />
of arc<br />
t < 3mm 2.0t 75 ο<br />
t > 3mm 2.5t 75 o<br />
WELDING<br />
t = section thickness<br />
DuraGal is readily welded. Its thin, evenly applied galvanized coating ensures minimal welding fumes.<br />
However, the ventilation recommendations given in WTIA (Welding Technology Institute of Australia)<br />
Technical Note 7, July 1989 Table 17.2 should be observed. Mechanical dilution ventilation is advised for<br />
open work space and mechanical ventilation by local exhaust system for limited work space and confined space.<br />
DuraGal’s carbon equivalent of less than 0.39 allows it to be welded without preheat, in accordance with<br />
AS/NZS 1554.1:2000 Structural steel welding - Welding of steel structures. The following are recommended<br />
consumables.<br />
Process<br />
Recommended Consumables<br />
Manual Metal-Arc (AS/NZS 1553.1) E48XX (Grade 2)<br />
Gas-Metal-Arc (AS/NZS 2717.1)<br />
Submerged Arc (AS 1858.1)<br />
Flux-Cored Arc (AS 2203.1)<br />
W502<br />
W502Y<br />
W502X.X<br />
For more advice reference should be made to the DuraGal Easy Welding Guide available from OneSteel.<br />
Further research [5], [7] has shown that the mechanical properties of cold-formed hollow <strong>sections</strong> are not<br />
reduced by a wide range of welding operations. The grade designations of cold-formed hollow <strong>sections</strong><br />
based on yield strength are also not affected by hot dip galvanising.<br />
PAINTING<br />
DuraGal’s unique surface preparation and protective coating means painting and powder coating are<br />
easy and economical, and the result is a smooth attractive surface. Refer to the DuraGal Painting and<br />
Corrosion Protection Guide for more detailed information.<br />
POWDER COATING<br />
A degrease and zinc phosphate pretreatment prior to applying the powder coating is recommended.<br />
Refer to the OneSteel Powder Coating Guide for more detailed recommendations.<br />
DCTDHS/06<br />
DuraGal DESIGN CAPACITY TABLES<br />
MARCH 2002 for STRUCTURAL STEEL HOLLOW SECTIONS ix