How to calculate the weight of one bundle?

You can calculate the weight of one bundle by multiplying the rod weight with the number of rods i.e., Weight of a TMT Rod x Number of rods in a bundle = Weight of the bundle.

Example: One rod of 8mm TMT steel weighs 4.7 kgs, and the number of rods in an 8mm bundle is 10, therefore 4.7 kgs multiplied with 10 gives you 47 Kgs, which is the bundle weight.

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• Which is the best TMT steel for house construction?
• Difference between Fe500 and Fe500D Grade TMT steel

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Well, it represents the Grade of the TMT steel rod i.e., the strength of the steel is defined by its grade. Higher the grade of the steel the stronger it will be.

To be more precise, the ‘Fe’ represents the chemical name of iron while the number ‘500 or 550 or 600’ measures the minimum stress yield in N/m² and finally the letter ‘D’ signifies the ductility of the steel.

Note: Currently TMT Steel bars are available in five different grades i.e., Fe-415, Fe-500, Fe-500D, Fe-550 and Fe-600. 

So what is difference between Fe 500 and Fe 500D Grade TMT steel?

Fe 500 slightly differs from Fe 500D Grade in both its physical and chemical properties. 

Even though the YTS ratio remains the same for both, the elongation percentage varies i.e., higher the elongation % the better will be the ability of the TMT steel to perform in extreme conditions. 

Reduction in carbon content improves the weld-ability property of the steel, while the reduced impure contents of phosphorous & sulphur make the TMT rods more tough and ductile. 

So, Which is a better Fe 500 Grade TMT or Fe 500D Grade TMT?

From the above two tables we have clearly understood the basic difference between the two grades of steel, and from these observations we can easily state the Fe 500D Grade TMT steel is better performing than Fe 500 Grade.

What makes 500D a better steel is its higher resistance to super seismic activities like earthquake and its lower levels of carbon ensure easier & better welder-ability. 

Hope our article as helped you understand the difference between the Fe 500 and 500D grade steel and also know which is better for your construction.

If you are looking for superior quality Fe 500 and Fe500D Grade steel at best market prices in Bengaluru, visit buildmaadi.com or call us +91 9741 00 44 66. At buildmaadi.com, we supply TMT steel of all major brands and of all grades. 

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• Are you looking for the best tmt bars for your house construction? Here is list of major tmt steel brands which is the first choice many builders.
• What is TMX Steel? Which is better for house construction – TMX steel or TMT steel?

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To help you out, we have derived out what is TMX steel and how is it different from TMT steel bars.

TMX Steel: 

Thermex steel bar also abbreviated has TMX steel is called as ‘New Generation Bar’. It is manufactured using German ‘THERMAX’ technology with the help of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes that results in production of superior quality steel. 

While TMT Steel are ‘Thermo Mechanically Treated’ steel bars and are manufactured using ‘TEMPACORE’ technology. For residential constructions the most widely used steel is TMT.

Comparison: The major difference between TMX and TMT steel is its manufacturing process. As said earlier TMX rods are manufactured using THERMAX technology and TMT rods are manufactured using TEMPACORE technology. However, both these manufacturing processes yield different types of steel and on comparison with their physical aspects Thermex steel as higher quality than TMT steel. 

So which properties of TMX makes it a better steel than TMT?

• One major property which highlights TMX rod is its ‘Heat/ Fire Resistance’ ability.
• Thermex has low carbon percentage i.e., 0.15% (TMT Steel carbon percentage: 0.30 Max). 
• Thermex bars also has higher elongation i.e., 16 – 23% (TMT Steel – 14.5%), thus providing better resistance over earthquakes and other natures hazards. 
• On comparison with TMT steel rods, Thermex rods have better ductility, weld-ability and bend-ability property.
• Their prominent Rib designs across the rod give them improved adhesive property and provides a longer life for the construction.

Hope our article as helped you to know what TMX or Thermex steel is and What is the difference between TMX and TMT steel. If you are looking for superior quality steel for your construction, please visit our website buildmaadi.com or call us at +91 9741 00 44 66. 

At buildmaadi.com, we supply all major tmt steel brands at the best market prices. 

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• Are you looking for the best tmt bars for your house construction? Here is list of major tmt steel brands which is the first choice many builders.

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After a lot of research, we came down to 5 important things that should be considered before buying any tmt steel.

• Types of TMT steel Bar: Tmt bars/ rods are basically manufactured using raw iron ores or recycled steel/ iron billets. The rods which are manufactured using mined iron ores are called ‘Primary steel’, while the tmt rods produced using recycled steel is called ‘Secondary steel’.

  Primary steel is also known as 'Virgin steel', while secondary steel is known as 'Re-rolled steel' 

• Grade of the TMT steel: TMT steel bars are available in 5 different grades i.e., Fe- 415, Fe- 500, Fe- 500D, Fe- 550 and Fe- 600 grade. It should be noted that these grades define the strength of the steel bar i.e., higher the grade of the steel the stronger it will be.  For house construction we recommend you to use 500 or 500D Grade steel.
• Corrosion resistance of steel bars: The moisture & corrosion resistant property of tmt bar is one of the major thing that needs to be noted while buying tmt bars.
• Flexibility of the TMT rods: Higher the degree of rod flexibilty, more will be its stress withstanding capability. Lower flexibility of the rod results in cracks along the rod while bending. Ensure to buy tmt rods with higher flexibility. 
• Elongation of TMT bars: The elongation property determines the ductile strength of a tmt bar. Higher the elongation number better the quality of steel. 

So keeping all the above factors in mind, we have listed down few brands which adhere to all these parameters and have always been the first choice of home builders.

1. SAIL: Being the India’s largest steel maker, SAIL is a primary steel. It costs around Rs.46,500 – Rs.47,000/ Ton
2. TATA Tiscon: With superior ductility, tata tiscon is also a primary steel. It costs around Rs.51,500 – 52,500/ Ton
3. Kamachi Steel: Kamachi tmt is the preferred choice of engineers and bar benders because of its excellent elongation & re-bending properties. It costs around Rs.47,500 – Rs.48,500/ Ton
4. JSW Neosteel Fe 500D: Leading primary steel producer in India, JSW provides the highest level of purity. It costs around Rs.48,500 – Rs.49,500/ Ton
5. Indus TMT Steel: It is one of the very few brands which manufacturers Fe-555 grade. It costs around Rs.49,500 – Rs.50,500/ Ton
6. Primegold Steel: Manufactured using iron billets & with the help of TEMPACORE technology, Primegold steel is a secondary steel. It costs around Rs.45,500 – Rs.46,500/ Ton

Note: The prices displayed here may change with the market. For accurate prices please contact us. 

Hope our article has helped you to know which tmt steel to choose for your residential house construction. However the next big question is, where can you find all these tmt steel brands at best marker rate? 

Worry not, we at buildmaadi.com an online store for construction materials, offer you both primary & secondary steel of all major brands and of all grades at competitive prices in Bengaluru. 

Just visit our online store buildmaadi.com or call us at +91 9741 00 44 66 and our executives will help you in choosing the right steel brand that suits your construction requirements and also ensure to procure them at your budget. 

Still not sure about the quality? At buildmaadi.com, we provide physical & chemical test pass reports for the steel rods.

Once the order is confirmed, just sit back and relax, as we take care of loading, weighment, delivery and unloading of the tmt rods to your site location.

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• What is TMX Steel? Which is better for house construction – TMX steel or TMT steel?

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