Industrial Solutions

Metal for Motion
Deep Textured Metals for
Industrial Solutions
contents
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benefits of Rigid-tex®
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aerospace solutions
6
truck & utility vehicles
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public transit
10
catering and food trucks
11
material handling
12
patterns & materials
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finishes
15
perforated metal
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Trim Tex/materials
17
Rigi-Grip®
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Rigi-Bump®
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fabrication
21
technical data
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engineering
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why Rigid-tex®?
When Rigidized® Metals Corporation, originally Rigid-tex® Corporation, was founded in 1940
in Buffalo, NY, its main thrust was to provide deep textured metal for industrial applications.
Today, 75 years later, with its third generation of family-owned leadership, Rigidized® Metals
Corporation continues to lead the world in the development and production of deep-textured,
three dimensional metals.
While the range of applications has grown exponentially to include everything from
transportation, food processing and elevator panels to restroom partitions, building facades
and commercial and residential kitchens and dining, Rigidized® Metals Corporation continues
to offer the same great products that originally put us on the map. Our advancements in
technology, engineering, and fabrication have led us to differentiate our application offerings
and provide more industry-specific brands, bringing the industrial portion of our organization
back to its roots with the Rigid-Tex® brand.
Rigidized® Metals Corporation understands and can respond to the specific technical and
logistical requirements of today’s industry. Quality, performance, and responsiveness define
the Rigid-Tex®/customer relationship and we know those words have specific meaning to
manufacturers and suppliers.
From serving the war effort in the 1940s, to providing solutions for transportation and
aerospace today, Rigid-tex® metals can be found in a wide array of applications such as food
processing, packaging and material handling, truck and trailer bodies, bumpers and steps,
mezzanines, and catering vehicles.
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benefits of Rigid-tex®
Rigid-tex® metal has been designed to scientifically redistribute standard sheet metal in three
dimensions. Enhanced performance and appearance over plain, flat-rolled metal equates to
stronger, lighter, better looking, and longer lasting metal for your unique application.
Rigid-tex® saves metal and money
A prime advantage of Rigid-tex® metal is its
strength. Rigid-tex® metal provides as much
as 108% greater rigidity, 70% greater buckling
strength, 39% greater impact resistance, and 92%
greater tensile strength than the original flat metal,
depending on selection of material and pattern.
Rigid-tex® is metal for motion
Deep textured Rigid-tex® metal reduces surface tension
and friction for the processing of paper, film and food
products, in many instances, eliminating the need for
expensive and high maintenance mechanical processes.
Rigid-tex® looks better, longer
The texture of Rigid-tex® metal conceals
scratches, smudges, and fingerprints so that
cleaning and maintenance are greatly reduced.
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aerospace solutions
Rigid-tex® metals have been used in the Aerospace and Aero-Engine Industries since the early 1940s.
Several Rigid-tex® patterns have been specified by manufacturers of fixed wing and rotorcrafts for their
rigidity enhancements and design improvements over standard sheet metal.
Through careful design, rigidity and stiffness are increased in all directions and used in all applications
where weight reduction is of prime importance.
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truck & utility vehicles
Manufacturers of utility vehicles and truck
bodies recognize the value in weight
savings by using Rigidized® Metals’ deeptextured products. Deep texturing adds
strength, allowing for the use of lighter
gauges, resulting in greater fuel economy
and reduced vehicle maintenance.
With Rigidized® Metals Corporation, truck
body and trailer manufacturers have a
choice in specifying a product that fits every
metal requirement, from any grade of
stainless steel, to any aluminum alloy and
zinc-coated metal (galvanized or
galvannealed carbon steel).
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truck & utility vehicles
Compared to traditional flat back tread plate, Rigid-tex® metals reduce weight without jeopardizing
strength and can save a manufacturer countless hours of production time while providing cost and
weight savings, flatness, and a rust-free, consistent pattern. Specify Rigid-tex® tread plate on your
next work truck or utility vehicle for long lasting life.
RTP®
RSS.3
STP
XTP
Tread Plate Weight Comparison
The table below compares weight reduction in our hollow lug compared to flat back lug.
Galv.
Carbon,
Stainless
Gauge Steel
RTP
Galv.
G-90
RTP,RSS
A-40,
A-60
RTP,
RSS
Rigidized Tread Plate
(lbs./sq.ft.)
Carbon Carbon
Medium Large
(RTP)
(RSS)
Stainless
Steel
(HRAP)
Flatback Tread Plate
(lbs./sq.ft.)
10
5.680
5.781
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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5.040
5.156
N/A
6.160
N/A
6.15
12
4.410
4.531
4.531
5.250
N/A
N/A
13
3.780
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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3.100
3.281
3.281
3.750
N/A
N/A
Thickness
Rigidized Aluminum
Aluminum Tread Plate
16
2.500
2.656
2.656
3.000
N/A
N/A
.125"
1.78
1.92
18
2.000
2.156
2.156
N/A
N/A
N/A
.100"
1.42
1.57
20
1.500
1.656
1.656
N/A
N/A
N/A
.090"
1.28
N/A
22
1.200
1.406
1.406
N/A
N/A
N/A
.080"
1.14
N/A
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1.030
1.156
1.156
N/A
N/A
N/A
.063"
.884
N/A
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public transit
Rigid-tex® metals are highly sought
after for use in bus and rail interiors.
Used for seat backs, luggage racks,
wall panels, handrails, wainscotings,
kick plates, turn stiles, partitions and
bulkheads, and other high traffic areas,
the deep textured surface softens glare
and hides the appearance of dents,
dings, scratches and other forms of
vandalism.
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public transit
Rigidized® Metals Corporation offers an array of panel systems for several different types of
transportation applications.
Textured Face
Panel
Adhesive
(green both sides)
Metal Backer
Panel
The aluminum honeycomb is
laminated with FR
adhesive to provide an
extremely strong yet
lightweight panel. Core
thicknesses are from 1/4" to
2".
Aluminum Honeycomb
Textured Face
Panel
Solid Substrate Core
Metal Backer
Panel
Textured Face
Panel
Metal Channel
honeycomb
Typically Attached With
Double Sided Tape and
Silicone.
solid
Solid cores include premium
fire rated MDFB laminated
with an FR adhesive.
Plywood and standard
medium density fiberboard
are also available. Panel
thicknesses are from 1/2” to
2”.
channel
Hat channels are metal
elements that stiffen panels
and provide mounting points
for the attachment of Z-Clips.
A feature of hat channels is
the ability to create deeper
panels (up to 2”) without
adding significant weight to
the assembly.
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catering & food trucks
Rigidized® Metals Corporation had the catering and food truck equipper in mind with our line of
stainless steel patterns that provide that look without the effort of a fabricator. From the classic
3QLT pattern, an industry standard, to our high end diamond and mosaic patterns, there is a
pattern that will give your truck your own unique look.
Additionally, as with all of our truck applications, Rigidized® Metals Corporation’s brand of
Rigid-tex® tread plate patterns, most specifically embossed pattern RTP®, provides consistent
flatness, durability and attractiveness.
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Diagonal Satin
Brushed Stainless
Mosaic Satin
Brushed Stainless
Diamond Satin
Brushed Stainless
Square Satin
Brushed Stainless
Checkerboard Satin
Brushed Stainless
Harlequin Satin
Brushed Stainless
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material handling
Rigid-Tex® textured metals greatly reduce friction,
static cling and help end machine jam-ups and
downtime. Raw or packaged materials can now
move faster and easier through conveyors,
packaging machinery, food processing equipment,
and any other material handling applications.
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patterns & materials
Deep Textured Patterns
Rigidized® Metals’ deep-textured metals are created by a
unique process, which enhances the durability and beauty
of flat metals. The texturing process can be applied to ALL
metals. Patterns are available in various widths and
thicknesses. Please refer to page 21 for technical data.
Maximum pattern width available:
36”
48”
60”
36”
36”/48”
36”/48”
36”/48”
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1CS
36”
1HR
36”/48”
1NA®
36”/48”
1RL
36”/48”
1UN
36”/48”
2FL
36”/48”
2WL®
36”/48”
3ND
36”/48”
4LB
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36”/48”
5HR
36”/48”/60”
1HM
1SLG
3FL
5WL®
patterns & materials
36”/48”
36”/48”/60”
6HC
RSS.3
36”/48”
36”/48”/60”
6SL®
RTP®
36”/48”/60”
36”/48”
6WL®
STP
36”/48”/60”
36”/48”
60LTH
XTP
Stainless steel shown here; other patterns available such as aluminum, carbon steel, copper,
brass, etc. Representations of pattern samples shown in the printout may vary slightly from
actual product specifications, pattern sizes, and/or colors. Pattern depth varies with gauge.
For additional pattern information and to request samples, please call 800.836.2580
Industrial
48”
Embossed
Embossed
7DL
49.21”
3SQ
48”
SANDTEX®
Embossed
49.21”
LINEN
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finishes
Example Finishes
Rigidized® Metals offers all standard mill produced finishes for both textured and non-textured
distribution, as well as specialty polished and embossed finishes.
#4 Satin
Hairline Finish
Number 4 finish stainless
steel, commonly referred
to as “satin” finish, is a
general-purpose bright
polish that is the most
popular choice for
architectural applications.
Hairline Finish stainless is
commonly referred to as
“long-grain” because the
grain is considerably more
consistent than #4 finish.
2B Mill
RND
Non-Directional
Vibration
2B or “Mill” finish stainless
steel is a dull, low-reflective finish with no grain
or direction. 2B finish is
not commonly used as
an architectural quality
surface.
B/A
Bright Annealed
Bright Annealed stainless
steel has a “cloudy mirror”
reflective surface.
#8 Mirror
Number 8, or
mirror, finish is polished to
a mirror quality.
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Rigidized® Metals’ NonDirectional polish is a
consistently polished finish
that produces a low
reflectivity uniform surface.
Random Swirl
Random Swirl is polished
by hand and, as the name
suggests, is completely
random. No two sheets
are the same.
Dull Bead Blast
Bright Bead Blast
A Bead Blast finish in
stainless steel is produced
under controlled mechanical conditions to ensure
consistency and flatness.
We offer this finish in both
Dull and Bright (shown).
perforated metal
Deep Textured Perforated Metal
Deep textured perforated metal can meet both the demands of acoustics and add the visual
interest only metal can deliver. Perforated stock is textured as a final treatment, giving it an
enhanced look with the texture creating a softer glow and reflections of highlights. When panel
systems are desired, attachment systems can be added without compromising acoustic performance. Perforation is useful in any application requiring ventilation for cooling, moisture or vapor
control. Contact us for more information on the wide range of materials, gauges and open area.
6WL® Pattern
1RL Pattern
2FL Pattern
RTP® Pattern
1NA® Pattern
1UN Pattern
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Trim-Tex/materials
Rigidized® Metals’ Trim-Tex metal strips are available in a broad range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
up to 8 inches in width. Primarily rolled in stainless, carbon steel and aluminum alloys, Rigidized® Metals
combined lightweight toughness and easy maintenance for long-lasting beauty and durability in a variety
of applications including: hand rails, picture frames, metal borders, floor tiles, kitchen appliances, jewelry,
walking canes, fishing lures, and electrical switch plates, among others.
Other Metals
Rigidized® Metals deep textures all kinds of metals, including copper, brass, muntz metal, stainless steel,
carbon steel, galvanized steel, titanium, zinc, aluminum and Kynar coated aluminum.
Kynar Coated Aluminum
Zinc
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Copper
Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, NY
Galvanized
Rigi-Grip®
A Better Grip
Rigidized® Metals’ Rigi-Grip® tubing is perfect for railings, grab bars and transportation holds, in
order to limit and prevent accidental injury. The textured surface is up to six times more grip-able
than ordinary handrail. With standard diameters of 1.25” and 1.5” they can be used for ADAcompliant gripping rails. Our Trim-Tex 8” wide strip is used to create both rail and other shapes.
Rigidized® Metals supplies textured tubes to fabricators of handrail systems.
A Commanding Grip
Demanding applications call for
Rigidized® Metals’ Rigi-Grip® tube in
stainless steel construction for
corrosive environments (like salt
water), and enhanced grip in wet
environments.
Specified by New York State Parks, Niagara Falls, NY
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Rigi-Bump®
Custom Architectural Patterns
Rigidized® Metals’ Rigi-Bump® is a collection of flat and dome top circular and square impressions
pressed into a wide variety of sheet metals. One unique feature of Rigi-Bump® is we “bump” sheet products to your specifications, affording limitless design possibilities. Custom bump patterns are available.
• Standard Sheet Widths-48”; Sheet Lengths-96” and 120”
• Available in stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, copper, brass, and mild steel.
• Applications include wall cladding, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, elevator interiors and doors,
entrance doors, column covers, furniture, toilet partitions, and point of purchase displays.
• Custom designs available at a minimum up-charge.
® Specifications:
Rigi-Bump
Specifications
Rigi-Bump
®
Type of Bump
Dimension and Shape
Type of Bump
Direction of Bump
Pattern Depth
Max. Thickness
Min. Center Spacing
of Bump
RB1
1.000" Round
Flat
Up
0.030"
0.060"
2.000"
RB2
0.750" Round
Dome
Up
0.065"
0.060"
1.000"
RB3
1.375" Round
Flat
Up
0.030"
0.060"
2.000"
RB4
0.875" Square
Flat
Up
0.025"
0.060"
2.000"
RB5
0.375" Round
Dome
Up
0.055"
0.060"
1.065"
RB6
0.250" Round
Dome
Up
0.053"
0.060"
0.750"
RB7
0.500" Round
Dome
Up
0.050"
0.060"
1.125"
RB8
1.500" Round
Dome
Up
0.024"
0.060"
2.000"
RB9
0.625" Round
Flat
Up
0.030"
0.060"
1.300"
RB21
1.500" Square
Flat
Up
0.040"
0.060"
2.000"
RB22
0.250" Square
Flat
Up
0.025"
0.060"
0.625"
RB24
1.000" Round
Dome
Up
0.060"
0.060"
2.000"
Note: Pattern depth is measured from the bottom of the sheet to the bottom of the bump/pattern. Phone customer service for finish, pattern
specifications, technical information and samples.
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Rigi-Bump®
Custom
Logo or other
elements
Rigi-Bump® pattern in Non-Directional Vibration Finish
RB1
RB2
RB3
1.000" Round
Profile: Flat
Depth: 0.030"
Minimum Center
Spacing: 2"
0.75" Round
Profile: Dome
Depth: 0.030"
Minimum Center
Spacing: 1"
1.375" Round
Profile: Flat
Depth: 0.030"
Minimum Center
Spacing: 2"
RB4
RB5
RB6
0.875" Square
Profile: Flat
Depth: 0.030"
Minimum Center
Spacing: 2"
0.375" Round
Profile: Dome
Depth: 0.030"
Minimum Center
Spacing: 1.065
0.250" Round
Profile: Dome
Depth: 0.030"
Minimum Center
Spacing: 0.75"
RB7
RB8
RB9
0.500" Round
Profile: Dome
Depth: 0.030"
Minimum Center
Spacing: 1.125"
1.500" Round
Profile: Dome
Depth: 0.030"
Minimum Center
Spacing: 2"
0.625" Round
Profile: Flat
Depth: 0.030"
Minimum Center
Spacing: 1.30"
RB21
RB22
RB24
1.500" Square
Profile: Flat
Depth: 0.030"
Minimum Center
Spacing: 2"
0.25" Square
Profile: Flat
Depth: 0.030"
Minimum Center
Spacing: 0.625"
1.000" Round
Profile: Dome
Depth: 0.030"
Minimum Center
Spacing: 2"
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fabrication
Fabricating
A full assortment of fabricating
equipment, including shears, press
brakes, panel lamination lines, turret
presses and welding stations, allows us
to engage in a vast array of products
and projects. Our skilled craftsmen, with
decades of experience and a sense of
unmatched quality, execute everything
from prototypes to complete projects,
offering our customers services from
concept to completion.
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technical data
Pattern
Max Width
Stainless Steel
Thickness
Other Metal Thickness
1CS
36”
0.018” - 0.075”
0.010” - 0.080”
1HM
36”
0.018” - 0.036”
0.010” - 0.062”
1HR
36” / 48”
0.048” - 0.060”
0.048” - 0.062”
1NA
36” / 48”
0.018” - 0.075”
0.010” - 0.090”
1RL
36” / 48”
0.018” - 0.120”
0.018” - 0.125”
1SLG
36” / 48”
0.018” - 0.048”
0.010” - 0.062”
1UN
36” / 48”
0.018” - 0.120”
0.018” - 0.125”
2FL
36” / 48”
0.024” - 0.120”
0.020” - 0.125”
2WL
36” / 48”
0.018” - 0.036”
0.008” - 0.032”
3FL
36” / 48”
0.018” - 0.060”
0.010” - 0.062”
3ND
36” / 48”
0.018” - 0.036”
0.024” - 0.040”
4LB
36” / 48”
0.018” - 0.060”
0.010” - 0.090”
5HR
36” / 48”
0.024” - 0.060”
0.025” - 0.062”
36” / 48” / 60”
0.018” - 0.075”
0.008” - 0.075”
36” / 48”
0.024” - 0.105” /
0.120” max 36” wide
0.024” - 0.125”
36” / 48”
0.018” - 0.048” /
0.060” consult factory
for max width
0.024” - 0.125”
6WL®
36” / 48” / 60”
0.018” - 0.120”
0.008” - 0.125”
60LTH
36” / 48” / 60”
0.018” - 0.075”
0.010” - 0.090”
49.21”
0.029” - 0.075”
N/A
SANDTEX *
48”
0.036” - 0.060”
N/A
3SQ*
49.21”
0.029” - 0.075”
N/A
®
®
5WL
®
6HC
6SL®
LINEN*
®
RSS.3
36” / 48” / 60”
0.029” - 0.120”
0.036” - 0.125”
RTP®
36” / 48” / 60”
0.018” - 0.120”
0.010” - 0.125”
STP
36” / 48”
0.075” - 0.105”
0.080” - 0.100”
XTP
36” / 48”
0.024” - 0.075”
0.024” - 0.080”
3.QLT
48”
0.024” - 0.029”
0.024” - 0.032”
Square
44”
0.029”
0.032” **
Diagonal
45”
0.029”
0.032” **
Checkerboard
44”
0.029”
N/A
Harlequin
45”
0.029”
N/A
Diamond
45”
0.029”
0.032” **
Mosaic
45”
0.029”
N/A
Standard Lengths: 96”, 120”, 144”
Standard Widths: 36”, 48”, 60”
Pattern depth varies with gauge.
*Only available in Bright Annealed finish
**Only available in Aluminum and Copper
Custom sizes are always welcome.
Please phone customer service for specific
finish, pattern specifications, non-standard
sizes, technical information and free samples.
STAINLESS STEEL ALLOY TYPES
304 is the basic chromium- nickel
austenitic stainless steel and has
been found suitable for a wide range
of applications. It is the most readily available in a variety of product
forms. This grade is easy to form and
fabricate with excellent resistance to
corrosion.
316 offers more corrosion resistance
through the addition of molybdenum.
This grade is desirable where the
possibility of severe corrosion exists,
such as heavy industrial, marine and
de-icing environments.
Metals Textured Include:
Stainless Steel, Copper,
Aluminum, Brass, Titanium,
Bronze, Steel, Perforated,
Galvanized and Galvannealed.
430 is a straight chromium ferritic
stainless steel with lower corrosion
resistance than the 300 series. It is
principally employed for interior use
and is magnetic.
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engineering
Light Gauge Specifications
Alloy
Grade
Patterns
Sheet Size
Thickness
Stainless Steel
304, 309, 321
(all other alloys inquire)
4LB, 5WL , 6HC, 6WL
36” max width
x coil only
.003”-.008”
All others inquire
Heat-Treated
Aluminum
1100, 2024, 6061, 7075
(O-temp, bare, alclad)
2WL®, 5WL®, 6WL®
48”x144” sheet
size
.012”-.062”
(2WL® max thickness .025”)
CP1/CP2
5WL®, 6WL®
48” max width;
120” max length
.016” max thickness
Titanium
®
®
Deep Texturing Data (Pattern 6WL® shown)
Longitudinal Section
W - Original or Weight Thickness
D - Depth of Pattern
S - Effective or Section Thickness
Section A-A
Section A-A
E - Area of Uniform Cross Section
F - Maximum Thickness of Metal Distributed
Beyond Limit of Plain Sheet
Note: Solid areas represent metal redistribution
away from neutral axis and beyond limit of plain
sheet. Uniform cross section, Area “E”, not found in
conventional corrugated material.
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Section B-B
Section B-B
S - Effective or Section Thickness
These drawings illustrate how deep-texturing distributes
the metal above and below the neutral axis of the plain
sheet, even beyond its top and bottom limits, to gain
the strength and rigidity shown on the chart.
engineering
Rigidity (Pattern 5WL®)
Buckling Strength (Pattern 5WL®)
Cylinder Test
Method
Pattern 5WL® - Depth .015”
Simple beam tests determine Flexural Rigidity Values (EI)
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EI = WL / 48D
®
Pattern 5WL - Depth .015”
EI (Rigidity) Values Inch and Pounds Units
% Increase
Rigid-tex®
Plain Finish
Metal
Material
Buckling Strength
Lb. Per Sq. In.
Rigid-tex®
Plain Finish
% Increase
Metal
Material
SAE 1010 Carbon Steel
Plain (Ult.)
32,700
55,250
70
SAE 1010 Carbon Steel
Transverse
47.6
59.6
19.5
SAE 4130 Carbon Steel
(Ult.)
61,300
88,500
44
SAE 1010 Carbon Steel
Longitudinal
59.0
67.4
14.2
17-7 Stainless Steel
Full Hard
44,000
59,000
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17-7 Stainless Steel
Full Hard
14.29
25.88
88.0
24ST Aluminum Alloy
7.24
15.07
108.0
Impact Strength (Pattern 5WL®)
Plummet dropped
11 ft. 7 1/2in. on to 4 in. disc
supported on wooden ring
with 2 in. diameter bore
Pattern 5WL® - Depth .015”
Tensile Strength (Pattern 5WL )
®
Pattern 5WL® - Depth .015”
Material - Stainless Steel; Depth of Deformation (Inches)
Gauge
Stainless Steel - Annealed
% Less
Commercial Rigid-tex®
Metal
Deformation
Finish
Data
Plain Finish
Rigid-tex®
Metal
% Increase
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.218
.171
21
24
.218
.171
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.187
.148
20
22
.187
.148
20
20
.191
.127
33
20
.191
.127
33
18
.118
.072
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