TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION TS100

INDEX PAGE

1.0 SCOPE 2
2.0 REFERENCES 3
3.0 DEFINITIONS 3
4.0 DESIGNATION 3
5.0 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER 4
6.0 REQUIREMENTS 4
6.1 Profile Condition 4
6.2 Chemical Composition 4
6.3 Mechanical Properties 4
6.4 Surface Finish 5
6.5 Zinc Coating 5
6.6 Polymer Coating 5
6.7 Length 5
6.8 End Condition 6
6.9 Straightness (Sweep or Camber) 6
6.10 Corner Radii 7
6.11 Corner Radius Tolerance 7
6.12 Squareness 7
6.13 Twist 8
6.14 Leg/Width Dimensions 8
6.15 Thickness 9
6.16 Mass 10
6.17 Flatness of Sides 10
6.18 Notch Sensitivity 10
6.19 Surface Protection and Handling 11
6.20 Any Other Special Requirements 11
6.21 Means for Determining Compliance 11

7.0 CONTROL 11
ANNEX A – MASS & BUNDLING DATA 12

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1.0 SCOPE

This specification covers the technical requirements

for the production and supply of DuraGal® Angles,
Channels and Flats, referred to in this specification
as DuraGal® Profiles. These profiles are produced by
cold forming and in-line galvanizing, low carbon
steel strip. This product is intended for general
engineering and structural uses.

Note:

(1) The Profile shape is manufactured from hot

rolled strip. During the forming process, all
surface areas are mechanically and chemically
cleaned to AS1627 Class 3 standard, and then
coated by hot dip, in-line galvanising.

2) The durability performance of DuraGal® is

influenced by micro-environments which vary
from site to site. In highly corrosive environments
it is recommended that a suitable barrier
coating, (eg paint or powder coating) be
applied over the galvanized surface, and
that the application of such coating be fully DURAGAL® PROFILES COATING SYSTEM
in accordance with the supplier’s
recommendations with regard to surface
pretreatment, application, curing and
maintenance of the coating. (Refer “DuraGal®
Painting and Corrosion Protection Guide”
and AS/NZS 2312 “Guide to the Protection of
Iron and Steel against Exterior Atmospheric
Corrosion”).
Clear Barrier Polymer
Coating/Conversion
Coating
In-Line Hot-Dip
Galvanized Coating

Cleaned
Surface

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Shape Typical Designation

Equal Angles 11/4 x 11/4 x 3/32 CA DuraGal

Unequal Angles 3 x 2 x 3/16 CA DuraGal
2.0 REFERENCES Channel 3 x 11/2 x 5/32 CC DuraGal
Flats 2 x 5/32 CF DuraGal

AS 1627 Metal Finishing - Preparation and

Pretreatment of Surfaces. Profiles shall be ordered as:

AS/NZ 2312-1994 Guide to the Protection of Iron &
Steel against Exterior Atmospheric Corrosion.
AS1650 Hot Dipped Galvanized Coatings on Ferrous
Articles.
DuraGal® Painting and Corrosion Protection Guide.
DuraGal® Welding Guide.
AS 1580 : 1980 Method 408.4 Adhesion.
AS/NZS 4600:1996 Cold Formed Steel Structures.
ISO 9002-1994 Model for Quality Assurance in
Production and Installation.
AS1544.2 .1989 Methods for impact tests on Charpy
V-Notch.
ASTM B117-1995 - Practice for Operating Salt Spray
(FOG) Testing Apparatus.
ISO 9002-1994 - Quality Systems for Production &
Installation.
Size x Product x Length x Specification
Example - 2 x 2 x 5⁄32 DuraGal® Angle 20ft TS100
DuraGal® Profiles are supplied as mill lengths within
the range of 20 to 40 feet and standard lengths
apply. Therefore for non standard mill lengths, the
length requirement must also be specified at the
time of ordering.
5.0 INFORMATION TO BE `
SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER
The purchaser should supply the following
information at the time of enquiry and/or order:
(a) Full Designation
i) TS100
ii) Dimensions of Web, Flange/Leg Lengths
and Thickness

AS4100 - 1990 - Steel Structures. (b) Length required (in metres)

(c) Any special requirements
(d) Quantity and delivery instructions

3.0 DEFINITION

Terms used in this specification are defined in this 6.0 REQUIREMENTS

Standard.
6.1 Profile Condition
Profiles shall be supplied in the cold rolled, in-line
galvanized and as formed condition.

4.0 DESIGNATION 6.2 Chemical Composition

Profiles specified on engineering drawings shall be The carbon equivalent (CE) is determined in
accordance with the equation given in AS1163-1991.
designated by section dimensions, section shape and
grade description as follows: Grade Chemical Composition (cast or product), % max.
As1163 (psi Equiv.) C Si Mn P S Al CE
C350L0 (50,000) 0.20 0.05 1.60 0.04 0.03 0.10 0.39
C400L0 (58,000)
C450L0 (65,000)

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6.3 Mechanical Properties a shot blasted and chemically cleaned bright metal
surface (AS1627.4 Class 3). A clear polymer coating
Mechanical properties for DuraGal® Profiles comply
acts to protect the zinc prior to fabrication and/or
with the table below.
painting.
Test Method
6.5 Zinc Coating
a) Test specimens are to be taken longitudinally
The coating mass on the surface shall be 0.325oz/ft2
from a major flat portion of the section, mid way
(ounces per foot squared) minimum.
between corners (excluding the corners), or
midway between a corner and a free edge
6.6 Polymer Coating
(excluding the corner).
The coating shall be typically 0.3mil minimum of
b) Test specimens are to be taken from the flat
organic polymer.
portion with the least strength increase from
cold forming.
6.7 Length
c) The yield, tensile strength and elongation shall be
Profiles shall be supplied in standard mill lengths or,
determined in accordance with AS 1391, on
subject to enquiry, can be supplied ex the forming
samples artificially aged to a temperature
mill as a non-standard mill length in the range 20
between 300 and 3900F for a period of not less
to 40 feet, eg 25 feet. In both cases, a length
than 15 minutes.
tolerance of plus 1”, minus nil, shall apply. No short
Minimum Minimum Minimum lengths are to be included in the consignment.
Yield Tensile Elongation as a
Profile Strength Strength Proportion of Note:- Due to material handling restrictions, non-
Gauge Length of
psi psi 5.65 √So % standard lengths are only available in the length
Flats up to and range 20 to 40 feet. Non Standard lengths are
including 1/4” wall thickness 58,000 65,000 20
subject to enquiry.
Flats over
1/ ”
4 wall thickness 50,000 58,000 20
6.8 End Condition
Angles and Channels up to and
including 1/4” wall thickness 65,000 72,000 16
Profiles shall be supplied with cut ends. Ends will be
Angles and Channels over
1/ ”
4 wall thickness 58,000 65,000 16
color coded in line with industry practice. Color
coding will be applied both ends with marking
paint, but rust on the profile cut ends after color
coding will not be cause for rejection.
Ultimate to Yield Ratio
6.9 Straightness (Camber or Sweep)
The ratio of actual tensile strength to yield strength
shall not be less than 1.08 and the total elongation Standard and non-standard mill lengths shall be
shall be not less than 10% for a 2” gauge length or supplied to a straightness of 1 in 500, measured over
7% for a 8” gauge length standard specimen tested the ordered length, i.e. a 25 foot long angle, when
in accordance with AS 1391, (Refer AS/NZS 4600 measured against a straight edge can have a
clause 1.5.1.5) deviation from straight of up to 0.6”.
The straightness shall be determined by laying the
6.4 Surface Finish product horizontally and measuring the horizontal
deviation (a) of the product from a straight line,
The section shall be free from lamination, surface i.e. < L/500.
flaws and other defects detrimental to its use for
structural purposes.
A coating of zinc is applied by in-line galvanizing to

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6.12 Squareness (Angular Tolerance)

The included angle between the sides of a Profile
shall be 90 degrees. The maximum out of
squareness of a Profile shall be in accordance with
the following table:
Shorter Leg Length (L) Angular Tolerance (a)

Maximum sweep or camber in DuraGal angles and® L≤2 ± 2.0 degrees

channels, shall be no greater than 1 in 500 2<L ≤3 ± 1.5 degrees

L >3 ± 1.0 degrees
measured against a straight edge. The maximum
camber for flats is also 1 in 500 over the ordered
length.

Plane of Measurement

6.13 Twist
The maximum angle of twist (a) is 3 degrees over 10
foot.

6.10 Corner Radii

Corner radii shall be as follows:

Nominal Thickness Inside Corner Radius

3/ 3/
32 32
5/ 3 5/
32 and /16 32
15/ 5 5/
64 and /16 16

6.11 Corner Radius Tolerance 6.14 Leg/Width Dimensions

The tolerance of the inside corner radius shall be the Permissible variation on flange (b), web (d) or width
greater of ± 0.2” or ± 20%. i.e: (w) dimensions.

Inside Corner Radius Tolerance

< 3/ ± 0.2”
32

≥ 3/ ± 20% of the normal

32

inside corner radius

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(i) For a face between a bend and a free edge. 6.16 Mass
Designated Strip Thickness (t)
The mass of a Profile shall not be less than 0.95
Leg Length 1/
16 <t≤ 1/
8
1/
8 <t≤ 15/
64
15/
64 <t≤ 5/
16
times the nominal mass, as given in the attached
(b) inches inches inches table.
b ≤ 11/2 ± 0.03 ± 0.04 ± 0.05
11/2 < b ≤ 4 ± 0.04 ± 0.05 ± 0.06 See Annex A. (Ref AS/NZS 4600).
4<b≤6 ± 0.05 ± 0.06 ± 0.07
6<b≤8 ± 0.06 ± 0.07 ± 0.08
b>8 - ± 0.08 ± 0.09
6.17 Flatness of Sides
The flatness of any side (a) will be limited to less
Note: The maximum variation between leg lengths than 1% of the width of that side or 0.2”,
on channels is 1⁄16” for up to and including 6” whichever is the largest.
channels. For over 6” channels refer the flange
length (b) tolerance.
(ii) For a face between two bends.

Designated Strip Thickness (t)

1/
Web Length 16< t ≤ 1/8 1/
8 < t ≤ 15/64 15/
64 <t≤ 5/
16
(d) inches inches inches
11/2 < d ≤ 4 ± 0.03 ± 0.04 ± 0.05
4<d≤8 ± 0.04 ± 0.05 ± 0.06
6.18 Notch Sensitivity
8 < d ≤ 16 ± 0.06 ± 0.07 ± 0.08 DuraGal® Profiles are type tested and comply with
the following table for notch sensitivity.
DuraGal® Profiles comply with the L0 classification,
(iii) Width tolerances for Flats.
which in Table 10.41 of AS4100, (similar to ASTM
Specified Width Width Tolerance A370), permits impact tested L0 Grades for material
(W ) (inches) of 3⁄16“ and less to be used down to -22 degrees
11/2 < W ≤ 4 ± 0.03 fahrenheit, and above 3⁄16“ for -4 degrees fahrenheit,
4<W≤8 ± 0.04
(lowest one day mean ambient temperature).
8 < W ≤ 16 ± 0.06
Grade Test
Minimum Absorbed Energy - Ft Lb
psi Temp
Degrees 0.394” x 0.394” 0.394” x 0.295” 0.394” x 0.197” 0.394” x 0.098”
6.15 Thickness F Average Individual Average Individual Average Individual Average Individual
of 3 Tests Test of 3 Tests Test of 3 Tests Test of 3 Tests Test
The uncoated wall thickness of any length of Profile
C350L0(50,000) 32 19.9 14.7 16.2 11.8 13.2 9.5 6.6 5.1
shall lie within the band + (plus) 10% - (minus) 5%, C400L0(58,000)

of the nominal (or actual) thickness excluding the C450L0(65,000)

corner. Actual thickness is the ordered thickness of

the strip as follows: Note: The test piece shall be cut parallel to the
longitudinal axis of the section, with the axis of the
Nominal Thickness Actual Thickness
3/
notch perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The
32 0.094”
5/
test piece shall be taken from the middle of the face
32 0.150”
3/
of the major length leg or web of the section.
16 0.185”
1/
4 0.236” Impact testing shall be carried out at 32 degrees
5/
16 0.315” fahrenheit in accordance with AS1544.2.

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6.19 Surface Protection and Handling

The profile shall be coated with a polymer layer,
designed to protect the metal from atmospheric
corrosion when stored in mild, moderate or tropical
conditions for at least three months from time of
delivery.
Note (1): Mild, moderate or tropical environments
are defined in the Australian Standard AS/NZS 2312.
Care should be taken in transit and in storage of
DuraGal® Profiles to keep them clean, presentable
and suitable for sale. Refer to the “DuraGal® Profiles
Recommended Storage, Handling and Transport
Guide”.
Note (2): The polymer coat is not readily removable
in normal galvanising pretreatment systems.

6.20 Any Other Special Requirements

Any other requirements not covered by the above
clauses should be subject to enquiry prior to
placement of order.
Note: The measurement of cross section dimensions
are to be checked at a distance of 10” from the ends
of the section, to allow for the effect of residual
stress relief on cutting. For the measurement of
straightness and twist, the section is laid to rest
under its own weight on a flat and level surface.

6.21 Means for Determining Compliance

Compliance to the requirements of this specification
is covered under the OneSteel Market Mills Quality
System plan maintained under AS3902/ISO 9002.
Any special requirements need to be agreed
between the customer and OneSteel Market Mills,
and should include a quality inspection and test
plan to ensure product conformity.

7.0 Control
No changes to this document can be made without
the approval of Vice President - Marketing OneSteel
Market Mills.

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Annex A

MASS AND BUNDLING DATA

DURAGAL ® ANGLES

Nominal Nominal Mass Mass Feet per No. of Arrangement Standard Total Weight
Size Thickness Std Length per Foot US Ton Lengths of Pack length per Pack
per Pack
inches inches inches lbs lbs/ft ft/ton Cols. x Rows foot ton (US)
3/
11/4 11/4 32 15.1 0.753 2650 80 4 x 20 20 0.603
3/
11/2 11/2 32 18.3 0.914 2190 60 3 x 20 20 0.548
5/
32 28.0 1.40 1430 39 3 x 13 20 0.546
3/
13/4 13/4 32 21.5 1.07 1860 54 3 x 18 20 0.580
5/
32 33.1 1.65 1210 36 3 x 12 20 0.596
3/
2 2 32 24.7 1.24 1620 33 3 x 11 20 0.408
5/
32 38.2 1.91 1050 27 3x9 20 0.516
3/
16 46.7 2.33 857 24 3x8 20 0.560
15/
64 57.5 2.88 695 21 3x7 20 0.604
5/
21/2 21/2 32 48.4 2.42 827 27 3x9 20 0.653
3/
16 59.3 2.92 675 24 3x8 20 0.711
15/
64 73.6 3.68 544 21 3x7 20 0.773
5/
3 3 32 117 2.93 683 27 3x9 40 1.58
3/
16 144 3.59 557 24 3x8 40 1.73
15/
64 179 4.48 446 21 3x7 40 1.88
5/
16 235 5.88 340 18 2x9 40 2.12
5/
31/2 31/2 32 137 3.44 582 22 2 x 11 40 1.51
3/
16 169 4.22 474 22 2 x 11 40 1.86
15/
64 211 5.29 378 18 2x9 40 1.90
5/
16 278 6.95 288 18 2x9 40 2.50
5/
4 4 32 158 3.95 507 20 2 x 10 40 1.58
3/
16 194 4.85 412 20 2 x 10 40 1.94
15/
64 244 6.09 328 16 2x8 40 1.95
5/
16 321 8.02 249 14 2x7 40 2.25
5/
5 5 32 199 4.96 403 20 2 x 10 40 1.99
3/
16 244 6.11 327 18 2x9 40 2.20
5/
64 308 7.70 260 14 2x7 40 2.16
5/
16 407 10.2 197 12 2x6 40 2.44
3/
6 6 16 295 7.37 271 18 2x9 40 2.65
15/
64 372 9.31 215 16 2x8 40 2.98
15/
64 492 12.3 163 12 2x6 40 2.95
5/
3 2 32 96.7 2.42 827 22 2 x 11 40 1.06
3/
16 119 2.96 675 22 2 x 11 40 1.30
15/
64 147 3.68 544 18 2x9 40 1.32
15/
4 3 64 211 5.29 378 16 2x8 40 1.69
5/
16 278 6.95 288 16 2x8 40 2.22
15/
5 3 64 244 6.09 328 16 2x8 40 1.95
5/
16 321 8.02 249 14 2x7 40 2.25
15/
6 4 64 308 7.70 260 16 2x8 40 2.46
5/
16 407 10.2 197 12 2x6 40 2.44

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MASS AND BUNDLING DATA

DURAGAL ® FLATS
Nominal Nominal Mass per Mass per Feet per No. of Arrangement Standard Total Weight
Size Thickness Std Length Foot US Ton Lengths of Pack Length per Pack
per Pack
inches inches lbs lbs/ft ft/ton Cols. x Rows foot ton (US)

5/
2 32 20.4 1.02 1960 57 3 x 19 20 0.580
3/
16 25.2 1.26 1590 45 3 x 15 20 0.567

21/2 5/
32 25.5 1.27 1570 44 2 x 22 20 0.560
3/
16 31.5 1.57 1270 36 2 x 18 20 0.567
5/
3 32 30.5 1.53 1310 38 2 x 19 20 0.580
3/
16 37.8 1.89 1060 32 2 x 16 20 0.604

31/2 15/
64 56.3 2.81 711 28 2 x 14 20 0.788
5/
4 32 40.7 2.04 982 28 2 x 14 20 0.570
3/
16 50.4 2.52 794 28 2 x 14 20 0.705
15/
64 64.3 3.22 622 26 2 x 13 20 0.836
5/
16 85.7 4.29 467 22 2 x 11 20 0.943
5/
5 32 50.9 2.55 786 28 2 x 14 20 0.713
3/
16 63.0 3.15 635 28 2 x 14 20 0.882
15/
64 80.4 4.02 498 22 2 x 11 20 0.884
5/
6 32 61.1 3.05 655 28 2 x 14 20 0.855
3/
16 75.6 3.78 529 28 2 x 14 20 1.06
15/
64 96.5 4.82 415 24 2 x 12 20 1.16
5/
16 129 6.43 311 22 2 x 11 20 1.41
3/
8 16 101 5.04 397 32 2 x 16 20 1.61
15/
64 129 6.43 311 28 2 x 14 20 1.80
35/
16 171 8.57 233 22 2 x 11 20 1.89
3/
10 16 126 6.30 318 23 1 x 23 20 1.45
15/
64 161 8.04 249 18 1 x 18 20 1.45
5/
16 214 10.7 187 16 1 x 16 20 1.71
3/
12 16 151 7.56 265 19 1 x 19 20 1.44
15/
64 193 9.65 207 15 1 x 15 20 1.45
5/
16 257 12.9 156 12 1 x 12 20 1.54

DURAGAL ® CHANNELS
Nominal Nominal Mass per Mass per Feet per No. of Arrangement Standard Total Weight
Size Thickness Std Length Foot US Ton Lengths of Pack Length per Pack
per Pack
inches inches inches lbs lbs/ft ft/ton Cols. x Rows foot ton (US)

3 11/2 5/
32 112 2.80 714 18 3x6 40 1.01
5/
4 2 32 153 3.82 524 18 3x6 40 1.37
5 21/2 5/
32 193 4.84 413 18 3x6 40 1.74
3/
6 3 16 288 7.19 278 12 2x6 40 1.73
3/
7 3 16 313 7.82 256 12 2x6 40 1.88
3/
8 3 16 338 8.45 237 12 2x6 40 2.03
15/
64 423 10.6 189 12 2x6 40 2.54
15/
9 3 64 455 11.4 176 12 2x6 40 2.73
10 31/2 15/
64 519 13.0 154 8 2x4 40 2.08
12 31/2 15/
64 584 14.6 137 6 1x6 40 1.75
5/
15 770 19.3 104 6 1x6 40 2.31

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This publication has been prepared by OneSteel Market Mills. Please note that the specifications and technical data are subject to change without notice and to ensure
accuracy users of this publication are requested to check the information to satisfy themselves and not rely on the information without first doing so.
Unless required by law, the company cannot accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or consequence resulting from the use of this publication.
Photographs shown are representative only of typical applications. DuraGal® is a registered trademark of Tubemakers of Australia Limited, ABN 50 007 519 646,
© Copyright 2001 OneSteel Manufacturing ABN 42 004 651 325. Printed January 2001.
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