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What’s in a Steel Price

All products are subject to price fluctuations, however, factors that affect these are unique to different commodities. Steel is no exception and there are many events that see the price of steel move in either direction. Everything from the time of year, to the basic supply and demand, can affect…
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January 23, 2019
Steel

What Is the Difference Between Reinforced and Structural Steel?

Steel is a crucial part of construction, however, there are many different forms of fabricated steel that come together to finish a project. The two main forms of steel that you will likely encounter are reinforcement steel and structural steel, and each form has their specific variants that are required…
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January 14, 2019
Steel

What Are The Tools Required for Fabrication?

Steel fabricators use a variety of tools to turn sections of steel into shapes that are ready to be used for construction purposes. Steel products need to arrive at a construction site ready to be installed accurately, so it is crucial that fabricators work closely with steel detailers and drafters…
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December 12, 2018
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The Aesthetic Benefits of Structural Steel

Steel is beautiful stuff to build with. Watching a building come together, whether it's a residential dwelling or a commerical structure, is thrilling, and while there are a plethora of elements that go into the process, structural steel plays a most important role in shaping aesthetics. There are many benefits of…
steelfab
November 8, 2018
Steel

What is Abrasion Resistant Steel

Abrasion is the result of metal parts rubbing against each other, often occurring in situations where there are mechanical vibrations or moving parts. Abrasion can start as surface wear, but if it is left unchecked it can lead to the structure and quality of materials being undermined and even the…
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November 2, 2018
Steel

What Is White Rust?

White rust, or ‘white storage stain’, is a problem encountered on the surface of metals newly coated with zinc. It’s a particularly common problem with galvanised steel and generally appears as a white, powdery dust that forms quickly on the surface under certain conditions. White rust can deteriorate the zinc…
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October 24, 2018
Steel

Metals That Don’t Rust

Corrosion-resistant alloys are crucial in many facets of life, from industry and commercial purposes to simply washing the dishes. There are many different metals that are resistant to corrosion and rust, and combinations of these are often the best solution to fend off oxidation. Rust is a form of corrosion…
steelfab
October 18, 2018
Steel

How Do You Turn Iron Into Steel?

Steel is one of the most widely used materials in the world, a crucial ingredient for everything from building houses to infrastructure to shipbuilding. We use steel for just about every application you can think of, it’s durable, flexible, sustainable and corrosion resistant, but it wouldn’t exist without raw materials…
steelfab
October 12, 2018
Steel

10 Interesting Facts About Iron

Iron is one of the central elements of life on Earth. From being the key constituent in steel to its role in our very bodies, the substance is crucial to the way we live, and the world would be a very different place without it. As a basic element, iron…
steelfab
October 2, 2018