Steel Insights

Why Do Crane Booms Demand High-Performance Steel Tubes?

Crane booms are the backbone of lifting operations. They require structural components that can withstand extreme forces, long working hours, and challenging environments. This is why selecting the right steel tube matters.


What Makes a Steel Tube Suitable for Crane Booms?

Crane booms operate under high bending, compressive, and dynamic loads. The steel tubes used must offer a precise combination of strength, toughness, and dimensional accuracy to ensure long-term performance and safety.

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Key Performance Requirements:

  • High strength – To support heavy loads without failure
  • Fatigue resistance – For repeated extension and retraction
  • Impact resistance – To absorb sudden shocks
  • Dimensional precision – For accurate boom assembly
  • Weldability – For secure, easy fabrication

Recommended Grades and Sizes

We offer a full range of steel grades to suit different structural needs:

Strength LevelSteel GradesApplication Highlights
Medium StrengthQ345D, S355J2HCost-effective, general structure
High StrengthQ460D, S460NLHMain booms, critical load areas
Ultra High StrengthQ690D, STE690, YGS770–960BJHeavy-duty cranes, fatigue-critical

Size Range:

  • Round tubes: 48×3 mm to 508×30 mm
  • Square tubes: 30×30×3 mm to 400×400×20 mm

Seamless or Welded?

Both are suitable, but the choice depends on the performance demand:

  • Seamless steel tubes: Ideal for ultra-heavy duty or fatigue-sensitive areas
  • Precision welded + stress-relieved tubes: Ideal for optimized cost and performance

We also support large-diameter thin-wall welded tubes, with excellent dimensional tolerance.


Why Choose Us?

Our crane boom steel tubes are:

✔ Manufactured to GB/T 8162, GB/T 3094, EN10210, EN10219 standards
✔ Available in high-precision, stress-relieved conditions
✔ Supported by advanced testing: impact, tensile, chemical, hardness
✔ Suitable for both OEM and custom engineering requirements


Conclusion

Crane booms demand more than just steel — they require precision, strength, and reliability. Our high-performance steel tubes are engineered for safety and performance in every lift.

Contact us today to discuss your crane boom application or request a quote tailored to your needs

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