Raw materials in construction determine the quality of the thermo mechanically treated bars involved in your project. Without the right raw materials, there are simply no chances of extending the lifespan of the building or architecture concerned. Thus, contributing to the strength, durability and lifespan of any residential, commercial or industrial project, they are responsible for furnishing TMT Bars with the desired mechanical & chemical properties- that make these reinforcement steel rods stand out distinctively amongst every other building material.
Raw materials play a crucial role not just in the world of the TMT steel bar, but also in construction generally. This is because the industry of building and construction is primarily dominated by TMT bars- the most advanced, strongest and corrosion-resistant materials that we have come across so far. Hence, raw materials by adding to the integrity of TMT bars aid the whole industry to become more successful and competent than ever before. Through this blog, we will discuss the raw materials that one must ideally opt for to ensure the reliability and quality of any project and dive deep into the details of how TMT bars end up getting impacted by the variations and selection of different unprocessed raw materials.
Here is a list of the raw materials that the best quality 550D steel bars, 600, 600D, 415, 500 and 500D steel bars must ideally include:
This is the most important raw material that every reputed TMT steel bar is made up of. Put firstly in furnaces and then undergoing special gas treatment, the inclusion of iron ore makes TMT bars much stronger than what they were initially.
Dolomite is one of the primary fluxing materials which is used to make high-quality, strong and pure TMT bars. From removing impurities such as phosphorous and silica present in molten steel to making sure that the manufacturing process gets fastened, never choose a TMT bar that doesn’t include dolomite in it.
Limestone too is an important fluxing material crucial for the construction of top quality TMT bars. Created through blasting, crushing and screening, it improves the performance of steel by acting as a slag former.
Coal and coke are used in combination with dolomite and iron ore to result in the creation of pure iron. Necessary to melt the ore, it speeds up the process and produces TMT bars of exceptionally high quality.
Correctly selecting raw materials and then piling and mixing them in correct proportions has a lot of advantages. Here are some of the most crucial ones:
One of the most trusted TMT bar manufacturers in India for decades, SEL Tiger is known for its utmost commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction. Manufactured at plants where not just the incorporation of raw materials but also factors like bendability, breakability, and chemical composition are analysed and tested through stringent and accurate facilities, SEL Tiger’s meticulous selection process for all aspects of TMT Bars makes them stand out as the most reliable in terms of both quality and safety concerns.
Having constructed iconic infrastructure all across the country, SEL Tiger is known for using raw materials that produce rebars that feature high tensile strength, ductility, weldability, and advanced corrosion resistance amongst other things. A legacy that stands for excellence, we continue to prioritise your concerns before everything else, thus, delivering the results you need and look out for every single time.
Raw materials that contain low amounts of impurities and are piled and mixed proportionately create bars that endure high tension, combat rust like no other, resist earthquakes through their flexibility and last for multiple generations.
Besides using materials such as extremely fine steel billets and refined ferroalloys in our TMT Bars, we have manufacturing facilities where every rebar that we make is put through rigorous quality checks at every stage of production. This is quintessential if any manufacturer is serious about providing the highest quality products all over India. Other than this, we are always striving for innovation- our special rib design that enhances steel’s bonding with cement and advanced corrosion protection- where the outer layer is shielded by protective oxides are prime examples of that.
If a TMT bar manufacturer opts for high-quality raw materials, then the cost of the reinforcement steel bars might be more than most others. However, TMT bars that are prepared with the right raw materials, provide exceptional durability and structural integrity in the long run thereby completely eradicating your maintenance, repair and renovation costs.
About The Author: Bishan Mukherjee has decades of experience as a surveyor in TMT bar manufacturing plants. Equipped with the right hands-on knowledge, his insights are critical for all readers who are eager to make the right decision among the myriad options that are available in construction.
