Hot Rolled Round Steel Tubing
D = Diameter
T = Thickness
L = Length
IMS is your trusted hot rolled steel tubes distributor and supplier, with seven locations to serve your metal needs and exceptional customer service that is second to none. We proudly serve Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, and Northern Mexico, offering the industry’s most prolific metal options and next-day local delivery. That’s the IMS difference!
Metal Supply Made Easy
Get the high-quality metal products you need and keep your project on time and within budget. We make metal buying easy by providing multiple purchasing options.- Will Call pick up
- Custom cut to size
- Next-day local delivery
- Rapid turnaround
- Volume discount pricing
- Open to the public
Your #1 Source for Round Steel Tubing in California
Industrial Metal Supply stocks a vast inventory of carbon steel and alloy round tubing, with various standard sizes, wall thicknesses, and lengths available to meet your needs. We can also provide custom cut-to-length round steel tubing to match your specifications. Our round steel inventory includes HR (hot rolled) round steel tubing.From construction and architecture to aerospace manufacturing to motorsports vehicles, round steel tubing can be found in almost every market. View our inventory above to locate the round steel tubing you need, or use the filters at left to narrow your search.
Additional HR Metal Tube Options
We also offer the following premium tube steel products to meet your project needs:Round Steel Tubing Options
Round steel tubes are measured using outside diameter (OD) and wall thickness specifications. The following chart offers examples of the OD of popular nominal pipe sizes.Nominal Pipe Sizes | Outside Diameter (Inches) |
1/2” | 0.84 |
3/4” | 1.05 |
1” | 1.315 |
1 1/4” | 1.66 |
1 1/2” | 1.9 |
2” | 2.375 |
2 1/2” | 2.875 |
3” | 3.5 |
3 1/2” | 4 |
Hot Rolled Round Steel Tubing Beneficial Properties
Hollow cylindrical tubing products are easy to cut, weld, form, and machine. The beneficial properties of round tube steel also provide significant advantages, including:- Increased durability
- Elevated toughness
- Cost-effective
Hot Rolled Round Steel Tube Applications
Hot rolled round steel tube is used in numerous types of industrial applications, including:- Motorcycle frames
- Rollers
- Shafts
- Engine mounts
- Bushings
- And more
Round Steel Tubing vs Rectangular
Round and rectangular steel tubes have various similarities that allow them to be used for similar applications occasionally. Hollow cylindrical tubing and rectangular tube are also unique enough that they are generally exclusively for their functions. The three most common differences that separate rectangular from round tubing include manufacturing approach, strength, and formability.The IMS Difference
What separates IMS from other metals companies? With an abundance of metal options and customer service that is second to none, IMS has you covered. As your premier steel supplier company, we aim to provide an enjoyable metal purchasing experience by delivering exceptional quality products and outstanding customer service.- Next-day delivery of processed material via our trucks
- Same-day pick-up in Will-Call
- No minimum purchase
- Unprecedented customer service
- Support of Just-in-Time manufacturing processes
- Salespeople that act as an extension of your purchasing department (we will get any metal products you need)
- Material management (stocking and delivery on a scheduled basis)
- Credit lines with good terms
- Seven stores are open six days a week (check each location for specific times)
- Shop by metal alloy