Not many people realise that the type of hydraulic and instrumentation tubing you choose is, in fact, a rather critical decision. Instrumentation tubing, most commonly made from mild or stainless … Read more
No matter what industry you work in, you will always be looking for the best option on the market, the strongest options and the most durable, and steel forging is … Read more
Modern-day architects have set out to respond to one of society’s greatest challenges, that of designing a world which can adapt to a radically different tomorrow. Their architectural steel contributions … Read more
What Are Steel Profiles? Steel profiles are products made out of steel that has been shaped by being rolled, drawn or pressed. These shapes have the same cross-section over their … Read more
Stainless steel is one of the most versatile and well-used materials across various industries. There are many reasons for this, top of the list being its corrosion resistance. Because of … Read more
Steel round bar is just as its name suggests – long cylindrical bars of metal. These can be made from a variety of metals such as stainless steel, brass alloy … Read more
Those of us in certain manufacturing sectors are acutely aware of the fluctuating price of steel. As we know, steel is an essential element in so many areas, from major … Read more
For many years post the twentieth century, steel played only a supporting role in architecture and construction. But since the industrial revolution, the use of steel in architecture has been … Read more
The strength and durability of steel make it the popular choice for – well – almost anything, from small household appliances to massive sea-going vessels. However, the Achilles heel of … Read more
Medical steel, also known as surgical steel, has proven itself as the best option in medicine for several reasons. The stringent requirements for durable and hypoallergenic metals need to be … Read more
Steel is one of the most widely used materials across many industries. But what is the difference between carbon steel and alloy steel? Carbon steel is comprised of iron and … Read more
Big industrial companies require large amounts of energy to run their day to day operations – steel industries being at the high end of this usage. While fossil fuels are … Read more
We’ve recently discussed various metal treatments including the most common form of pickling, that being acid pickling in hydrochloric or sulphuric acid. Another more eco-friendly way of removing surface oxides … Read more
Long before fabrication begins, before the men and machines are hauled in to form chunks of metal into precisely crafted pieces of a building puzzle, the process of steel detailing … Read more
You already know that stainless steel is the most versatile of options. But while it is versatile as a metal in general, it is the same again in each style … Read more
Steel is one of the most common materials in the world and there are many sub-categories of steel depending on the various qualities and characteristics of a particular build. The … Read more
Buildings and infrastructure take up more than 50% of global steel production. Steel resources can be implemented to address many socio-economic issues. For example, urbanization, expanding populations, poverty, and the … Read more
A steel composite flooring system consists of steel beams, metal decking and concrete which are combined in a very efficient way to encompass the best properties of each material to … Read more
The debate of steel vs concrete is a big one in the construction industry. Both can be used for underlying structure, and both have their pros and cons. The choice … Read more
The steel industry is a giant, so it stands to reason that there are various steel coatings, and each one is designed for a specific reason. But how do you … Read more