GI Pipes & Hollow Section

Galvanized Iron (GI) pipes, also known as galvanized steel pipes, are commonly used in various industries and applications. Here’s what you need to know about them:

Definition and Purpose:

GI pipes are iron pipes that have been coated with a layer of zinc to protect them from corrosion.

The galvanization process involves immersing the steel pipes in a bath of molten zinc, creating a zinc-steel alloy coating that forms a protective barrier against rust and oxidation.

Applications:

Water Supply: GI pipes are widely used for water supply applications due to their durability and corrosion resistance.

Gas Transportation: They are also used for transporting gas.

oStructural Applications: GI pipes find use in buildings, bridges, and other structural components.

Characteristics:

Durable: The zinc coating enhances the pipes’ longevity.

Corrosion Resistant: The protective zinc layer prevents rust and corrosion.

Versatile: Suitable for various applications in different industries.

Availability

GI pipes are available in different sizes and thicknesses.

Remember, GI pipes play a crucial role in infrastructure and industrial applications, providing reliable and long-lasting performance.

Hollow structural sections (HSS), also known as box sections or hollow sections, are a type of metal profile commonly made from cold-rolled steel. These sections are formed into hollow, tubular shapes. The defining feature of HSS is the gaping, unfilled edge that extends throughout the entire steel bar. They are widely used in structural applications due to their advantages over traditional solid steel sections. These advantages include weight reduction and versatility in design.

HSS can be categorized into different shapes:

Circular Hollow Sections (CHS): These are round hollow sections.

Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS): These have a rectangular shape.

Square Hollow Sections (SHS): These are square in shape.