Desta Steel, based in the heart of Addis Ababa, stands as a trusted name for industrial strength and reliability. We take pride in producing and supplying high-quality Hollow Structural Section (HFS) tubing that forms the vital backbone of Ethiopia’s growing infrastructure and architectural ambitions. Our commitment goes beyond mere supply; we are a partner in progress, providing the essential materials that empower engineers and builders to turn their boldest visions into enduring realities, right here in our community.
Crafted with precision, our HFS tubing is known for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio. It offers a composition that ensures consistent durability and a reliable, uniform shape that simplifies fabrication. The mechanical properties are tailored to withstand significant stress, providing superior structural integrity for demanding applications. This combination of a robust build and predictable performance makes it a dependable choice for any project where safety and longevity are non-negotiable priorities.
| Grade | Chemistry % | Yield | Tensile | Elongation | Typical Hardness | |
| PSI | PSI | % in 2″ section | Min | |||
| 1020 | Carbon | 0.18-0.23 | 32,000 | 50,000 | 25 | B-55 |
| MN | 0.30-0.60 | |||||
| P | 0.040 Max | |||||
| S | 0.050 Max | |||||
| 1026 | Carbon | 0.220-0.280 | 35,000 | 55,000 | 25 | B-60 |
| MN | 0.600-0.900 | |||||
| P | 0.040 Max | |||||
| S | 0.050 Max | |||||
| Wall Thickness Range as a Percent of Outside Diameter | % Over and Under Nominal Wall | |||||||
| OD up to 2.999″ | OD 3.00″- 5.999″ | OD 6.00″- 10.750″ | ||||||
| Walls Under 15% of nominal O.D. | 12.50% | 10.00% | 10.00% | |||||
| Walls Over 15% of nominal O.D. | 10.00% | 7.50% | 10.00% | |||||
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| Nominal Wall Thickness | ||||||||||||||||||||
| DIA | SCH.5S | SCH.5 | SCH 10S | SCH.10 | SCH.20S | SCH.30 | SCH.40S | SCH.40 | SCH 60 | |||||||||||
| (A) | (B) | Meter MM | Wall Thk | Weight Kg/Mtr | Wall Thk | Weight Kg/Mtr | Wall Thk | Weight Kg/Mtr | Wall Thk | Weight Kg/Mtr | Wall Thk | Weight Kg/Mtr | Wall Thk | Weight Kg/Mtr | Wall Thk | Weight Kg/Mtr | Wall Thk | Weight Kg/Mtr | Wall Thk | Weight Kg/Mtr |
| 6 | 1/8 | 10.3 | 1 | 0.23 | 1.2 | 0.27 | 1.5 | 0.33 | 1.73 | 0.37 | ||||||||||
| 8 | 1/4 | 13.7 | 1.2 | 0.37 | 1.65 | 0.49 | 2 | 0.58 | 2.24 | 0.64 | ||||||||||
| 10 | 3/8 | 17.2 | 1.2 | 0.47 | 1.65 | 0.63 | 2 | 0.74 | 2.31 | 0.87 | ||||||||||
| 15 | 1/2 | 21.3 | 1.65 | 0.01 | 1.65 | 0.81 | 2.11 | 1.02 | 2.11 | 1.02 | 2.5 | 1.15 | 2.77 | 1.29 | ||||||
| 20 | 3/4 | 26.7 | 1.65 | 1.03 | 1.65 | 1.03 | 2.11 | 1.3 | 2.11 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 1.49 | 2.87 | 1.71 | ||||||
| 25 | 1 | 33.4 | 1.65 | 1.31 | 1.65 | 1.31 | 2.77 | 2.13 | 2.77 | 2.13 | 3 | 2.24 | 3.38 | 2.54 | ||||||
| 32 | 11/4 | 24.2 | 1.65 | 1.67 | 1.65 | 1.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 | 2.77 | 2.73 | 3 | 2.9 | 3.56 | 3.44 | ||||||
| 40 | 11/2 | 48.3 | 1.65 | 1.93 | 1.65 | 1.93 | 2.77 | 3.16 | 2.77 | 3.16 | 3 | 3.35 | 3.68 | 4.11 | ||||||
| 50 | 2 | 60.3 | 1.65 | 1.93 | 1.65 | 2.42 | 2.77 | 3.99 | 2.77 | 3.99 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 3.91 | 5.52 | ||||||
| 65 | 21/2 | 73 | 2.11 | 3.75 | 2.11 | 3.75 | 3.05 | 5.34 | 3.05 | 5.34 | 3.5 | 6 | 5.16 | 8.77 | ||||||
| 80 | 3 | 88.9 | 2.11 | 4.59 | 2.11 | 4.59 | 3.05 | 6.56 | 3.05 | 6.56 | 4 | 8.37 | 5.49 | 11.47 | ||||||
| 90 | 31/2 | 101.6 | 2.11 | 5.25 | 2.11 | 5.25 | 3.05 | 7.53 | 3.05 | 7.53 | 4 | 9.62 | 5.74 | 13.78 | ||||||
| 100 | 4 | 114.3 | 2.11 | 5.93 | 2.11 | 5.93 | 3.05 | 8.5 | 3.05 | 8.5 | 4.5 | 12.18 | 6.02 | 6.32 | ||||||
| 125 | 5 | 141.3 | 2.77 | 9.61 | 2.77 | 9.61 | 3.4 | 11.74 | 3.43 | 11.74 | 5 | 16.8 | 6.55 | 2210 | ||||||
| 150 | 6 | 168.3 | 2.77 | 11.47 | 2.77 | 11.47 | 3.4 | 14.04 | 3.43 | 14.04 | 5.5 | 22.08 | 7.11 | 28.69 | ||||||
| 200 | 8 | 219.1 | 2.77 | 15 | 2.77 | 15 | 3.76 | 20.77 | 3.76 | 20.27 | 6.35 | 33.82 | 7.04 | 37.38 | 8.18 | 43.2 | 10.81 | 53.9 | ||
| 250 | 10 | 273.1 | 3.4 | 22.95 | 3.4 | 22.95 | 4.19 | 28.2 | 4.19 | 28.2 | 6.35 | 42.41 | 7.8 | 51.81 | 9.27 | 61.22 | 12.2 | 82.8 | ||
| 300 | 12 | 323.9 | 3.96 | 31.72 | 4.19 | 33.6 | 4.57 | 36.54 | 4.57 | 36.54 | 6.35 | 50.48 | 8.38 | 66.2 | 9.53 | 75.01 | 10.31 | 80.94 | 14.27 | 110.62 |
| 350 | 14 | 355.6 | 3.96 | 34.86 | 4.78 | 41.99 | 6.35 | 55.53 | 7.92 | 68.95 | 9.53 | 82.58 | 9.53 | 82.58 | 11.13 | 96 | 15.06 | 128.42 | ||
| 400 | 16 | 406.4 | 4.19 | 42.2 | 4.78 | 48.07 | 6.35 | 63.61 | 7.92 | 79.03 | 9.53 | 94.7 | 9.53 | 94.7 | 12.7 | 125.2 | 16.66 | 162.59 | ||
| 450 | 18 | 457.2 | 4.19 | 47.46 | 4.78 | 54.15 | 6.35 | 71.69 | 7.92 | 89.1 | 11.13 | 124.32 | 9.53 | 106.83 | 14.27 | 158.27 | 19.05 | 209 | ||
| 500 | 2C | 508 | 4.78 | 60.23 | 5.54 | 69.7 | 6.35 | 79.76 | 9.53 | 118.93 | 12.7 | 157.51 | 9.53 | 118.9 | 15.06 | 185.89 | 2062 | 251.65 | ||
| 550 | 22 | 558.8 | 4.78 | 65.95 | 5.54 | 76.75 | 6.35 | 87.84 | 9.53 | 131.07 | 12.7 | 173.66 | 9.53 | 131.07 | 15.88 | 216.04 | 22.23 | 298.55 | ||
| 600 | 24 | 609.6 | 5.54 | 83.8 | 6.35 | 95.92 | 6.35 | 95.92 | 9.53 | 143.2 | 14.27 | 212.72 | 9.53 | 143.2 | 17.45 | 258.74 | 24.59 | 360.21 | ||
| 650 | 26 | 660.4 | 7.92 | 129.4 | 12.7 | 205.97 | 9.53 | 155.32 | ||||||||||||
| 700 | 28 | 711.2 | 7.92 | 139.47 | 12.7 | 222.13 | 15.88 | 276.48 | 9.53 | 167.44 | ||||||||||
| 750 | 3C | 762 | 6.35 | 120.15 | 7.92 | 149.55 | 7.92 | 149.55 | 12.7 | 238.28 | 15.88 | 296.68 | 9.53 | 179.56 | ||||||
| 800 | 32 | 812.8 | 7.92 | 159.62 | 12.7 | 254.44 | 15.88 | 316.88 | 9.53 | 191.69 | 17.48 | 348.11 | ||||||||
| 850 | 34 | 863.6 | 7.92 | 169.64 | 12.7 | 270.5 | 15.88 | 336.96 | 9.53 | 203.74 | 17.48 | 370.22 | ||||||||
| 900 | 36 | 914.4 | 7.92 | 179.77 | 12.7 | 286.75 | 15.88 | 357.28 | 9.53 | 215.93 | 19.05 | 427.09 | ||||||||
The versatility of HFS tubing is truly remarkable. It is the fundamental component in constructing modern commercial buildings, expansive warehouses, and sturdy industrial frames. Beyond large-scale construction, you’ll find it forming elegant canopies, durable bridges, and robust support structures for various machinery. Its clean, aesthetic lines also make it a favorite for architects designing contemporary staircases, balustrades, and other architectural features, proving its value from the core of a structure to its most visible details.
Desta Steel 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 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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