REDCOR® Data Sheet

This special purpose Orrcon Steel tube is a cold-formed structural hollow section made from BlueScope's REDCOR® weathering steel. It is manufactured using the ERW (Electric Resistance Welded) process, external weld upset is removed to give a smooth clean surface finish with equivalent metallurgical properties. BlueScope REDCOR® weathering steel is a high strength steel that develops a stable oxide layer on the surface of the steel known as a 'patina'. When used is the appropriate environment, the patina enhances corrosion resistance of the steel compared to conventional structural steels effectively 'weathering' the steel in a natural way. Once fully formed and weathered, the appearance of this film is uniform, usually of a dark brown or purple colour. The colour can blend nicely with the environment and improves with age