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Difference between light channel steel and ordinary channel steel

Difference between light channel steel and ordinary channel steel

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Light channel steel and ordinary channel compared to the same height, other sizes are thinner than ordinary channel, the natural weight is lighter. You can also compare them with the hardware manual.
Channel steel is divided into ordinary channel steel and light channel steel. Standard Specification for hot-rolled plain channel steel is 5-40#. Specifications for hot rolled flexible channel steel supplied by supply and demand agreement are 6.5-30#.
Channel steel is a kind of carbon structural steel used for construction and machinery. It is a complex section steel. Its cross section has a groove shape. Channel steel is mainly used in building structure, curtain wall engineering, mechanical equipment and vehicle manufacturing, etc.. In use, it requires better welding, riveting performance and comprehensive mechanical properties.
The difference is that the light channel steel is smaller than the ordinary channel steel, the actual weight is lighter, and the price is cheaper.

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