Thabiso Steel is a reputable manufacturer and supplier located in Cape Town, South Africa, with a focus on high-quality SAE 1020 Tubing. Renowned for its reliability, strength, and versatility, Thabiso Steel offers precision-engineered steel tubing that’s perfect for a variety of industrial and mechanical uses. Our SAE 1020 Tubing is crafted to provide excellent machinability, weldability, and moderate strength, ensuring consistent performance and durability. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Thabiso Steel delivers trustworthy steel solutions that meet international standards, supporting various sectors across South Africa with long-lasting, efficient, and cost-effective tubular steel products.
SAE 1020 Tubing is primarily made from low-carbon steel, containing about 0.18–0.23% carbon along with small amounts of manganese and silicon. This unique composition strikes a balance between strength, ductility, and toughness. The tubing showcases moderate tensile and yield strength, good elongation, and outstanding machinability and weldability. These mechanical properties make SAE 1020 perfect for forming, bending, and welding tasks while maintaining structural integrity under moderate loads. Its durability and versatility ensure reliable performance across a range of industrial and mechanical applications.
| Grade: | ASME/ASTM SA179, SA192, SA210, SA178, SA214, API 5L |
|---|---|
| Size: | 1/8” NB TO 24” NB Sch 40/80/160/XXS |
| Form | Round, Square, Rectangular, Coil, U Tube, |
| Length | Single Random, Double Random & Required Length |
| End | Plain End, Bevelled End |
| Type | Seamless / ERW / Welded |
| Certification For Carbon | Mill Test Certificate as per EN 10204 / 3.2B |
| General Requirements | ASTM A 530/A 530M |
| Dimensional Tolerances | ANSI B 36.10 |
| OD Range | 1.250″ – 6.000″ (30-150mm) |
| Wall Range | 0.095″ – 1.000″ (.2.5-25mm) |
| Grade | C | Mn | Fe | P | S |
| AISI 1020 | 0.170 – 0.230 | 0.300 – 0.600 | 99.08 – 99.53 | ≤ 0.040 | ≤ 0.050 |
| Grade | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation |
| SAE 1020 | 380 MPa, 55100 psi | 165 MPa, psi 29700 | 25 % |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
SAE 1020 Tubing is widely utilized in industries that demand durable, machinable, and weldable steel tubes. It’s ideal for crafting automotive components, machinery parts, structural supports, and hydraulic or pneumatic systems. The tubing is also employed in the fabrication of frames, shafts, axles, and pipelines where moderate strength and good formability are essential. Additionally, SAE 1020 Tubing is used in construction, agricultural machinery, and mechanical engineering projects, delivering reliable performance under moderate stress. Thabiso Steel’s SAE 1020 Tubes guarantee long-lasting durability, efficiency, and versatility across a wide array of industrial and engineering applications.
ThabisoSteel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa.
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