Nov 25, 2025

Reject & Secondary Tubing: A Cost-Effective Option for Fabricators & Wholesalers

Reject and secondary tubing is one of the most dependable and cost-friendly material options available in today’s steel market. At OPS Steel, we supply a steady inventory of square, rectangular, and round secondary tubing, with Birmingham, Alabama serving as a key location for AS-IS material.

This steel is ideal for everyday builds, quick-turn projects, and anyone looking to stretch their budget without sacrificing reliability.

What Is Reject & Secondary Tubing?

Reject and secondary tubing can be structurally sound steel that simply falls outside perfect mill specifications. Because of this, it may include minor imperfections such as:

  • Occasional splits

  • Mill rings

  • Light bows

  • Small windows

  • Slight dimensional variations

If your operation does not require prime material, this structural grade steel can help reduce cost, making this tubing a smart option for shops and wholesalers.

Available AS-IS in Birmingham, Alabama

Our Birmingham location is the primary source for AS-IS reject and secondary tubing in the Southeast. Alabama customers depend on this yard for consistent availability in:

  • Square tubing

  • Rectangular tubing

  • Round tubing

Why Alabama fabricators choose AS-IS material:

  • Lower cost for the same dependable performance

  • Fast-moving, regularly replenished inventory

  • Ideal for welding shops, trailer builders, fence projects, repair work, and resale

For many local businesses, this material helps maintain strong margins and quick job turnaround.

AS-IS & Sorted Options in Dewey, Oklahoma

Our Dewey, Oklahoma facility offers both AS-IS and sorted tubing, giving customers more flexibility in how they source.

Sorted tubing provides:

  • More consistent sizes

  • Cleaner, easier-to-handle bundles

  • Better visual uniformity

  • Simplified shop workflow

This option is especially useful for wholesalers or shops that want the value of secondary material but prefer tighter consistency across each bundle.

Who Benefits Most From Secondary Tubing?

Fabricators & Welders

  • Strong, dependable performance

  • Easy to work with

  • Affordable for large or repetitive projects

  • Perfect for structural use, supports, frames, and everyday builds

Wholesalers & Resellers

  • High-demand sizes at a lower cost

  • Strong resale margins

  • Steady movement and consistent turn rates

  • Useful for customers who prioritize function over finish

Dependable Steel That Fits the Budget

Since 1982, OPS Steel has supplied reliable, hardworking steel products to partners across the country. Our reject and secondary tubing is an important part of that mission — offering cost efficiency without giving up performance.

Whether you’re sourcing AS-IS material from Birmingham or looking for sorted bundles out of Dewey, our team is here to help you find the right fit for your operation.

DISCLAIMER: OPS Steel does not guarantee animal safety, longevity, or performance of any fencing system. Customers are responsible for evaluating their own needs and conditions before choosing materials.New limited service, structural grade, reject & used materials are sold: 'as is', with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. Including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which are expressly disclaimed. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure correctness of material delivered before signature.

Since 1982, OPS Steel has been a trusted leader in structural steel. We deliver durable, high-quality products that simplify the building process.

Since 1982, OPS Steel has been a trusted leader in structural steel. We deliver durable, high-quality products that simplify the building process.

Since 1982, OPS Steel has been a trusted leader in structural steel. We deliver durable, high-quality products that simplify the building process.