{"id":8922,"date":"2024-11-19T15:40:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T15:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.h-metal.ro\/blog\/?p=8922"},"modified":"2024-11-19T15:40:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T15:40:48","slug":"types-and-differences-steels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.h-metal.ro\/blog\/en\/types-and-differences-steels\/","title":{"rendered":"Types and differences between steels – OL 37 and OL 52"},"content":{"rendered":"

In order to correctly execute a construction, it is necessary to know the types and the differences between the steels. In metal constructions, steels are classified according to the steel brand<\/a> (tensile strength). The most frequently used steels<\/a>, in Romania, for the realization of metal constructions are the following: OL 37, OL 44, OL 52.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OL is a literary symbol that refers to the field of use of steel. It is a general purpose steel, currently used for the realization of metal constructions. The number accompanying the literary symbol indicates the minimum breaking strength (kg\/mm\u00b2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OL 37<\/strong> \u2013 is called normal construction steel, it fulfills to a large extent the conditions normally imposed on construction steels. It is also called „soft” or „ductile”. It has the Fe 360\/Euronorm equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OL 44<\/strong> \u2013 this type of steel is used for the manufacture of highly stressed construction elements and the production of rivets used to assemble elements made of OL 52. It has a yield strength between that of the normal OL 37 steel and the superior OL 52 steel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OL 52<\/strong> \u2013 is the steel with the highest mechanical resistance characteristics. It is recommended to be used for highly demanding constructions. It has the Fe 510\/Euronorm equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types and differences between steels – OL 37 and OL 52<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When choosing between an OL 37 and an OL 52 steel, you must take into account the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n