LARGEST PRODUCTPORTFOLIO
Every product from the works in one place. Pick one to see what it is used for and the sizes it comes in.
BAR SIZES AND WEIGHTS
How much each size of Tembo TMX weighs, and how many 12 m bars make a tonne. Use it to check a delivery or to turn a tonnage into pieces.
| Size | kg per metre | kg per 12 m bar | Bars per tonne |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6mm | 0.222 | 2.7 | 375 |
| 8mm | 0.395 | 4.7 | 211 |
| 10mm | 0.617 | 7.4 | 135 |
| 12mm | 0.888 | 10.7 | 94 |
| 16mm | 1.579 | 18.9 | 53 |
| 20mm | 2.466 | 29.6 | 34 |
| 25mm | 3.854 | 46.2 | 22 |
| 32mm | 6.313 | 75.8 | 13 |
| 40mm | 9.864 | 118.4 | 8 |
Nominal figures for 12 m bars of round section. The actual mass of each bar is within the tolerance of the standard. Ask the sales team for the exact bundle weights.
HOT OFFTHE BLOCK.
An illustration of the wire rod line, drawn live in the browser. Temperatures are typical for the process, not live plant readings.
WIRE ROD & PRODUCTS
Since 2014, Tembo has been the first in East Africa to complete the entire wire-products value chain through liquid steel — zero imported wire rod, 100% value addition. The 10-stand block mill, East Africa’s first, rolls rod down to 5.5 mm.
Wire products
- Drawn coil
- Annealed wire
- Straight wire
- Invariable wire
- Nails
- Wire mesh
- BRC
- Umbrella nails
- Welding rod
- Ribbed wire
- Galvanised wire
Wire rod sizes (mm)
- 5.00
- 5.50
- 6.00
- 6.50
- 7.00
- 7.50
- 8.00
- 8.50
- 9.00
- 9.50
- 10.00
- 10.50
- 11.00
- 11.50
- 12.00
BRC & weldmesh
Mesh grades G8, G10, G12, A66, A98 and A142 in standard and custom sheet sizes — full mesh schedule available from the sales team.
Binding wire
| Wire dia (mm) | Roll weight |
|---|---|
| 1.8 | 25 kg |
| 2.0 | 25 kg |
| 3.0 | 25 kg |
Nails — 50 kg standard bags
| Size (in) | Length (cm) | Wire dia (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 15.0 | 6.00 |
| 5.0 | 12.5 | 5.50 |
| 4.0 | 10.0 | 5.00 |
| 3.0 | 7.5 | 4.00 |
| 2.5 | 6.5 | 3.40 |
| 2.0 | 5.0 | 3.00 |
| 1.5 | 4.0 | 2.65 |
| 1.0 | 2.5 | 2.00 |
ROLLED FLAT.COILED HOT.
HOT ROLLED COIL
East Africa’s first hot-rolled strip was commissioned by Tembo in 2006, and today the HRC mill adds hot-rolled coil to the portfolio.
Tubes from the coil
- Round tubes
- Square tubes
- Rectangle tubes
Sizes
Thickness, width and coil weight ranges are available from the sales team.
LIGHT GAUGE SECTIONS
Round, square and rectangle tubes — Tembo completed the entire hollow-sections value chain through liquid steel in 2017, a first for Africa. Cold rolled and profiled products run at the Iganga works.
From strip to hollow section: formed round, welded along the seam, sized square. An illustration of the process.
SQUARE IN.SECTION OUT.
Pick a profile and the passes re-cut. An illustration of pass-by-pass shaping; the real roll pass designs differ for every size.
STRUCTURAL SECTIONS
First in Uganda to manufacture light sections through a structural mill from liquid steel (2004), now rolled on a fully continuous 18-stand horizontal-vertical section mill with direct rolling (2018). Standard length 5.8 m.
- Angles — 20×20 to 63×63 mm, wall thickness 2.5–6.0 mm
- Flat bars — 12 to 50 mm wide, thickness 2.0–6.0 mm
- C channels — sizes available from the sales team
- Z angles — 20×20 and 25×25 mm
- T angle — 20×20 mm
- Round hollow sections — 20 to 50 mm
Get the full section schedule
Complete size–thickness–weight tables for every profile are available from the sales team.
MAKE YOUR STEEL LIST
Tick the products you need and add how many. Then send the list to your fundi to check, or to Tembo for a price, on WhatsApp.
YOUR LIST
- Nothing ticked yet.
TMX weight: about tonnes
Send to my fundi opens WhatsApp so you can pick who to send it to. The weight is a nominal estimate.
A TECHNICAL QUESTION? ASK ON WHATSAPP.
Which size and grade, laps and bends, welding, storage on site, or what a test report means. Our engineers and quality team answer on WhatsApp.
- Free, and no obligation to buy
- Answered by Tembo’s own engineers
- For builders, fundis, engineers and students
QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK US
The questions builders, dealers and buyers ask most. Can’t find yours? The assistant answers in seven languages.
Where can I buy Tembo steel?
Order straight from Tembo. Send the product, the sizes, the quantity and your town to our sales team on WhatsApp (+256 730 724 513), or call sales on +256 703 600 194 or +256 703 600 318. They reply with the price and the delivery options, and you can also collect from the works.
What sizes of Tembo TMX do you make?
Tembo TMX® B500 CWR rebars come in 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 32 and 40 mm. Wire rod is 5 to 12 mm, and the section mill rolls angles up to 63 × 63 mm, flat bars and channels.
How do I know a bar is genuine Tembo TMX?
Look for the Tembo TMX logo embossed along the bar, and for the QR-coded tag on the bundle, which links to that batch’s certificate. Buy from Tembo or from a dealer our sales team confirms. If someone contacts you in Tembo’s name, check their number on this website first.
What does B500 mean?
B500 means the bar does not yield below 500 megapascals of stress. Tembo TMX is also bent a full 180° and straightened again without cracking.
Can I get a test certificate?
Yes. UNBS test reports for TMX 8 to 32 mm and batch certificates are sent on request on WhatsApp. Tembo is ISO 9001:2015 certified, and its laboratory is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025.
How much does a TMX bar weigh?
A 12 mm bar weighs about 0.888 kg per metre, so a 12 m bar is about 10.7 kg and one tonne is about 94 bars. The table for every size is on the products page. Ask me about any size, for example “how many 16 mm bars in 2 tonnes”.
Do you deliver?
Yes. Tell the sales team the product, the sizes, the quantity and the town or district, and they reply with the delivery options and the price. You can also collect from the works.
Do you sell outside Uganda?
Yes. Tembo takes export enquiries from Rwanda, DR Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and beyond. Send the product, the sizes, the tonnage and where it is going, and the sales team replies with a quote and the delivery options.
Is Tembo steel made in Uganda?
Yes. Tembo makes steel from iron ore at its two integrated works in Lugazi and Iganga: rotary kilns, electric induction furnaces, continuous casting and rolling mills, all in Uganda.
Can my school or company visit the plant?
Yes. Schools, universities, engineers and customers can book a guided visit to the Lugazi or Iganga works on the community page. Helmets, safety boots and the safety rules are given to every visitor at the works.
How do I apply for a job?
Use the application form on the careers page, or email hr@tembosteels.co.ug. Job offers come only from that address, and Tembo never asks for fees.
How do I become a Tembo dealer?
Fill in the dealer form on the careers page with your business, your town and the products you want to stock. The sales team reviews every application and contacts you.
How do I become a supplier to Tembo?
Register on the Sell to Tembo form on the careers page. The works buys iron ore, coal, dolomite, scrap, alloys, spares, transport and services.
Something is wrong with a product. What do I do?
Send a quality report from the products page with the product, the size, the batch number on the tag and photos. It reaches our quality team.
Someone called saying they are from Tembo. How can I check?
Type their phone number, email or website into “Is this really Tembo?” at the bottom of any page, or type it here. It checks our official contacts and our staff numbers. Tembo never asks for fees.
What is the price of Tembo TMX?
Prices move with the market, so the sales team quotes them on the day. Send the sizes and the quantity on WhatsApp and they reply with the price.
REPORT A QUALITY ISSUE
Something wrong with a Tembo product? Send the details and they reach our team marked as a quality report. The batch number is on the tag of every bundle.
Add photos of the product and of its tag in WhatsApp or email before you send.
EXPORT ENQUIRIES
Buying Tembo steel from outside Uganda? Tell us the product, the sizes, the tonnage and where it is going, and the sales team will reply with a quote and the delivery options.
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