Hollow Section Steel in Ireland — SHS, RHS & CHS Size Guide and Applications

Choose the right hollow section for frames, gates, handrails, architectural fabrications and more. Cut to length with next-day options.

What are SHS, RHS and CHS?

  • SHS — Square Hollow Section (e.g., 40×40×3)
  • RHS — Rectangular Hollow Section (e.g., 80×40×3)
  • CHS — Circular Hollow Section (e.g., Ø42.4×3)

Available in self-colour or galvanised options (product-dependent). Ask us about finishing, shot blasting and priming.

Popular sizes (examples)

SHS

30×30×2.5 • 40×40×3 • 50×50×3 • 60×60×3/4 • 80×80×5

RHS

60×40×3 • 80×40×3 • 100×50×3/4 • 120×60×5 • 150×100×5

CHS

Ø33.7×2.6 • Ø42.4×3 • Ø48.3×3.2 • Ø60.3×3.2 • Ø76.1×3.6

Sizes shown are indicative of common demand. We’ll confirm section availability and wall thicknesses at quotation.

Typical applications

  • Frames, gates, balustrades, handrails, mezzanines
  • Architectural & signage supports
  • Agricultural and commercial fabrications

Need precise lengths? Our computerised saws deliver millimetre-accurate, repeatable cuts for fast fabrication.

Order in three steps

  1. Tell us section type and size (SHS/RHS/CHS, dimensions, wall thickness, length).
  2. Add finishing options: galvanised (where applicable), shot blast/prime.
  3. We’ll provide a competitive quote and arrange next-working-day delivery where available.

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