40×40×3mm Hot Rolled Equal Angle Bar SS400 for Solar & Steel Structure

40×40×3mm Hot Rolled Equal Angle Bar SS400 for Solar & Steel Structure

40×40×3mm equal angle steel, commonly used for light structural framing, support brackets, and general steel fabrication. Available in various lengths and steel grades to suit different project requirements. We also offer drilling, processing, and welding services. Suitable for frame fabrication, support welding, and general steelwork. Contact us for available specifications, stock, and pricing.

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Sky Steel Group manufactures and exports prime-quality 40×40×3mm equal angle steel bars (mild steel angle iron / L-profile steel) in hot-rolled black finish and hot-dip galvanized (HDG) conditions. Produced to strict international structural standards (JIS G3101 SS400, ASTM A36, EN 10025 S275JR, GB/T 700 Q235B), this standard 40mm × 40mm section provides balanced structural strength, high ductility, excellent weldability, and easy cold fabrication for steel framing, industrial racking, cable trays, and agricultural machinery.

Symmetrical Structural Stability, High Formability & Corrosion Resistance

40×40×3mm equal angle steel (MS angle bar 40×3) is a versatile structural profile engineered with identical leg widths and uniform 3.0 mm wall thickness, delivering equal moments of inertia along both principal axes ($I_x = I_y$). The true 90-degree internal fillet angle ensures flush seating and reliable joint alignment during bolted connections, mechanical drilling, and automated welding operations.

To prevent atmospheric corrosion in high-humidity, coastal, and tropical industrial environments, our angle bars can be supplied batch hot-dip galvanized per ASTM A123 / ISO 1461 with zinc coating thickness ranging from 45 µm to 85 µm (320 – 610 g/m²). Processing capabilities include precision cold sawing (5.8m / 6.0m / 11.8m / 12.0m container lengths), CNC bolt-hole punching, slotted hole drilling, miter cutting, and custom bundling.

40×40×3mm Equal Angle Steel (Angle Bar) Specifications

ItemStandard Parameter / Technical Specification
ProductHot-Rolled Equal Angle Steel Bar / Mild Steel Angle Iron / L-Profile Section
Section Dimensions40 mm × 40 mm × 3.0 mm (Leg Width A: 40mm, Leg Width B: 40mm, Thickness t: 3.0mm)
Theoretical Weight1.852 kg/m (Nominal weight per meter: ~11.11 kg per 6.0m length / ~22.22 kg per 12.0m bar)
Dimensional ToleranceLeg Width: ±0.8 mm / Thickness: ±0.3 mm / Angle Deviation: 90° ± 45′ / Straightness: ≤ 2.0 mm/m
Steel GradesJIS G3101 SS400 / ASTM A36 / EN 10025 S275JR, S235JR / GB/T 700 Q235B / AS/NZS 3679.1 Gr.250 / MS 146
Applicable StandardsJIS G3192, ASTM A36/A6M, EN 10056-1/2, GB/T 706, ISO 657-1
Surface TreatmentHot-Rolled Black (Mill Finish) / Batch Hot-Dip Galvanized (HDG) / Red Oxide Primer / Shot Blasting SA 2.5
Galvanizing StandardASTM A123 / ISO 1461 / BS 729 / EN ISO 1461 (Zinc Mass: 45 µm – 85 µm / 320 – 610 g/m²)
Standard Lengths5.8m, 6.0m (for 20GP container) / 11.8m, 12.0m (for 40GP/40HQ container) / Custom Cut-to-Length
Fabrication ServicesCNC Punching, Oval Slotting, Laser Cutting, 45° Miter Sawing, Welding, Hole Deburring, Hard Stamping
ApplicationLight Steel Structures / Industrial Racking & Shelving / Cable Tray Supports / Machinery Frames / Greenhouse Trusses
Bundle Weight1.0 – 2.5 Metric Tons per bundle (Tightly nested triangular/rectangular bundles with high-tensile steel strapping)
Inspection & CertificateEN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate (MTC) / Tensile, Yield, Bending Test Reports / SGS, BV, TUV Inspection Supported
Export PackagingSeaworthy Export Bundles with Rust-Inhibitor Coating, Lifting Wire Slings, Moisture Barrier & Solid Timber Dunnage

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Where Is 40×40×3mm Equal Angle Steel Used?

Combining lightweight cross-section efficiency with symmetrical bending resistance, 40×40×3mm equal angle steel bars are widely utilized in industrial building construction, modular framing systems, warehouse racking, secondary bracing, and global containerized engineering projects.

Industrial Steel Building Framing & Structural Sub-Assemblies

40×40×3mm angle bars are extensively fabricated into roof truss web members, purlin sag rods, equipment sub-frames, and wall cladding supports in pre-engineered steel buildings. The consistent 3.0 mm wall thickness offers easy drillability and clean welding, providing stable load distribution across secondary steel framing networks.

40x40x3mm Equal Angle Steel Bundles at Industrial Pre-Engineered Building Construction Site

Precision Container Stuffing & Maritime Export Logistics

To optimize shipping payload and freight costs, angle bars are cold-saw cut to exact 5.8m (for 20GP) or 11.8m (for 40GP/40HQ) lengths, achieving container loads of 25–27 Metric Tons. Bundles are crane-loaded with protective hoisting straps, secured with floor timber dunnage, and firmly cross-lashed to prevent transit shifting, bending deformation, or container lining abrasion.

Gantry Crane Loading 40x40x3mm Equal Angle Steel Bundles into Shipping Container

Mill Inventory Stock & Standardized Nested Bundling

Produced on high-speed continuous rolling mills to ensure exact 90° leg angles, smooth surface finish, and minimal dimensional variance (±0.8mm). Angle bars are nested in compact, interlocked bundles strapped with high-tensile steel bands and tagged with heat numbers and piece counts for rapid stockyard handling and site erection.

Neatly Stacked and Strapped 40x40x3mm Equal Angle Steel Bundles in Mill Stockyard

40×40×3mm Equal Angle Steel FAQ

Answers to technical questions regarding theoretical weight calculations, dimensional tolerances, international steel grades, hot-dip galvanizing, CNC hole punching, and container logistics.

What is the theoretical weight and dimensional tolerance of 40×40×3mm equal angle steel?

The standard theoretical weight of 40×40×3mm equal angle steel is 1.852 kg/m (approximately 11.11 kg per standard 6.0-meter bar and 22.22 kg per 12.0-meter bar). Dimensional tolerances strictly comply with JIS G3192 / EN 10056-2 / ASTM A6: leg width tolerance is maintained within ±0.8 mm, thickness tolerance within ±0.3 mm, and straightness (camber) does not exceed 2.0 mm per linear meter.

Which steel grades and mill test certificates (MTC) are available for structural fabrication?

We provide certified structural carbon steel grades across all primary global standards:

• Japanese Standards: JIS G3101 SS400 (yield strength ≥ 245 MPa, tensile strength 400–510 MPa).
• American Standards: ASTM A36 / ASTM A283 Grade C.
• European Standards: EN 10025-2 S235JR, S275JR.
• Chinese Standards: GB/T 700 Q235B (weldable structural carbon steel).
All orders are delivered with an authentic EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate (MTC) certifying chemical composition and mechanical tensile/yield/elongation data.

What are the hot-dip galvanizing standards for tropical outdoor and high-humidity applications?

For structures exposed to high ambient humidity, rainfall, or coastal salt atmospheres, angle bars are batch hot-dip galvanized in strict compliance with ASTM A123 / ISO 1461. The metallurgical zinc coating thickness ranges from 45 µm to 85 µm (320 – 610 g/m²), providing complete cathodic protection that prevents rust for over 20–25 years without requiring surface repainting.

Can you provide customized cut-to-length, CNC hole punching, and slotting services?

Yes. We offer comprehensive value-added steel processing services including precision cut-to-length (tolerances ±2 mm), single or multi-hole CNC bolt punching, slotted oval drilling, 45° miter angle cutting, weld edge preparation, and piece-marking stamping. Galvanizing is applied post-fabrication to ensure all punched hole perimeters and cut edges remain 100% sealed against rust.

What are the standard export lengths and container loading configurations?

Standard export length specifications include:

• 20GP Containers: Cut to 5.80m / 5.85m / 6.00m lengths; payload capacity ranges from 25 to 27 Metric Tons.
• 40GP / 40HQ Containers: Cut to 11.80m / 12.00m lengths; payload capacity ranges from 26 to 28 Metric Tons.
Angle bars are tightly nested in rectangular bundles (1.0–2.0 MT each), strapped with high-tensile steel bands, and braced with timber dunnage to eliminate transit shifting during sea transport.

What quality control testing and third-party inspection certifications are provided?

Every heat undergoes strict quality verification: optical emission spectrometer chemical analysis, tensile and yield point testing, 180-degree cold bend test, digital micrometer dimension checks, and magnetic zinc coating gauge measurements. We fully accommodate international third-party inspections (SGS, BV, Intertek, TUV) prior to container stuffing and customs dispatch.