TMT Bars: An Overview, Types and Applications

TMT bars are also termed as Thermo-Mechanically Treated bars. They are so titled as they undergo repetitive thermochemical processes. These bars have resilient outer covering while equally smooth and soft from the inside. They are usually used on construction sites to resist natural calamities such as earthquakes and floods. Houses that we live in, bridges that we cross daily, and offices that we spend our maximum time in getting their firmness from the best TMT bars. Hence, they are determined to be the backbone of human beings. 

An overview of TMT bars:

TMT bars at JSW NEOSteel are manufactured using an exclusive technique that makes them bendable and flexible. In the first stage of the manufacturing process of TMT bars, the steel is exposed to temperatures more than 1100 degrees celsius. Thereafter, steel is passed through a rolling mill stand to give them a specific shape and size. Further, these rolled steel wires with enhanced water pressure are acknowledged through the Tempcore water cooling system. Sudden cooling of these bars strengthens the outer layer. They are allowed to cool at an atmospheric temperature which keeps the inner-layer soft and elastic. 

Types of TMT bars and their applications: 

TMT bars hit the market in different grades. The figures specified are the capability of steel to bear the stress during deformation. 

1. Fe-415: 

Fe-415 can be an ideal choice for the construction of buildings and residential areas. The high expansion capability and high resistance to natural calamities make them ideally useful for constructing buildings in earthquake-prone areas. They can be easily bent in the required aspect. 

Applications: They are mainly used in the construction of residential houses and buildings. They also find their applications in small-scale construction projects. 

2. Fe-500:

This type of TMT bar is highly corrosion resistant. They also have high bending capacity and resistance to forceful packing and storing. 

Applications: They are widely used in the construction of bridges, underground tunnels, structures near coastal areas, and skyscrapers.

3. Fe-550:

Fe-550 has similar properties to Fe-500. The only difference is that the former has high tensile strength and outturn compared to the latter. Hence, it is ideal for use in the areas where it becomes harder for Fe-500 to tolerate the adjustments. In addition, areas such as continuous exposure to water and high external pressure hint have Fe-550 for construction. 

Applications: They are used in the manufacturing of dockyards, dams, underwater or marine applications, construction of other coastal equipment, and high-budget projects.

4. Fe-600:

The tensile strength of Fe-600 is the highest among the other TMT bars. It reduces the overall consumption of steel in the process of reinforcement. This also reduces the profusion in the entire process. 

Applications: They are highly recommended in the manufacturing of long-term and high-budget projects such as marine installations, metro projects, heavy infrastructures, towers, power plants, industrial zones, expressways, and large bridges. 

Based on your demands and key requirements for your project, you can purchase any of these TMT steel bars at very reasonable rates at JSW NEOSteel, one of the leading steel manufacturing and best TMT bar companies. The TMT bars manufactured here have high-quality standards and features, making a perfect purchase for your construction business. They have set an excellent criterion in the field of the steel industry.