5″ Schedule 40 Steel Pipe (5.563″ od x 0.258″ wall = 5.047″ id)*

HR steel pipe, or hot rolled steel pipe, is a type of carbon steel pipe that’s made by rolling heated steel into a hollow tube.

How it’s made

1. Start with a large rectangular block of steel called a billet

1. Heat the billet to a temperature above its recrystallization point, usually over 1700°F
2. Pass the billet through a series of rollers to compress it into a large roll
3. Pass the hot roll through a piercing rod to create a hollow tube

Properties

• Malleable: The high temperatures make the steel easier to shape and form
• Durable and tough: Hot rolled steel is more durable and tougher than other types of steel
• Scaly finish: The steel has a scaly finish that can be removed by grinding, pickling, or sandblasting
• Residual stress: Hot rolled steel has residual stress, which is self-balanced but can affect the steel’s performance

Uses

• Construction: Hot-rolled steel is often used in construction projects
• Railroad tracks: Hot-rolled steel is often used in railroad tracks

Structural and mechanical applications: Hot-rolled steel is often used in structural and mechanical applications