|
Bhagwati Thermex /
Tempcore
Bar Vs Others |
|
Properties |
Duplicate TMT |
CTD bars/TOR |
Main Producers |
Bhagwati TMX |
|
Strength |
Lower
than CTD/TOR |
Avg
(Normally upto Fe 415 grade) |
High
(Grade Fe 500 is easily available) |
High (Grade Fe 500 is easily available) |
|
Elongation |
Non -
standard |
Approx 14.5% |
High |
High; 18 - 25% in all grades |
|
Weldability |
Very
Weak |
Weak |
Better & more strength |
Better & more strength |
|
Formability |
Non -
standard |
Average |
Excellent due to uniform elongation |
Excellent due to uniform elongation |
|
Technology |
Unscientific method |
Indian |
Tempcore/ Thermex (Belgium / German) |
Thermex (German) |
|
Ductility & Fatigue strength |
Non -
standard |
Average |
High |
High-most appropriate for earthquake prone areas |
|
Corrosion Resistance |
Very
low |
Low |
High |
High |
|
Ribs |
Manual & Non-uniform |
Manual & Non-uniform |
Computerised & Uniform |
Computerised & Uniform |
|
Savings |
Very
High Steel consumption due to unscientific methods |
Nil |
No
saving due to higher prices |
8-15% compared to CTD bars / Main Producers |
|
Availability |
Non -
Consistent |
Available |
Irregular Supply |
Easily available through network |
|
Price |
Very
cheap due to low quality |
Cheap
due to outdated technology |
Very
high Price for the same Quality |
Much lower than main producers for the same quality |
Bhagwati Bars
