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Steel Erection: What’s involved?

Steel erection (also known as steel installation) is the process of lifting and placing steel sections and other components into position, aligning them and bolting them together to ensure they are secure and rigid. The process is quite the feat of engineering, and requires expert knowledge of the technology and…
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January 30, 2018
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Steel Platform Fabrication

Steel is an incredibly versatile material for building and construction, and is widely applicable in many industrial spaces. Its strength and versatility makes it perfect for a wide range of structural elements, such as steel platforms. Steel platforms are an ubiquitous structural element in both commercial and industrial spaces. Whether it’s…
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January 8, 2018
Steel

Steel Surface Preparation: What’s Involved?

When it comes to steel treatment, surface preparation is the essential first step. Steel can be treated in a number of ways, depending on its intended application, but all steel sections need to be prepped to ensure that dirt, dust, rust, and grease doesn't interfere with the surface when it…
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December 18, 2017
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Architectural Steel Fabrication

Steel is the material of choice for modern architecture, and today’s architects, builders and construction professionals all favour it for its unparalleled, strength, versatility, and sustainability. Architectural steel - more commonly referred to as structural steel - is categorised into shapes, each with their own compositional properties that are regulated by…
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December 18, 2017
Steel

The Difference Between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal

There are many different types of metals in the world. And each type has its own sub-type, and they their own sub-type, and so forth. Many properties dictate how a metal is categorised, and these properties determine the applications they are most suited for. One of the most common distinctions…
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December 18, 2017
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Steel Preparation, Delivery and Installation: What’s Involved

At SFS, our skills and experience extend far beyond fabrication alone. We are a full-service steel fabricator, who can provide hands-on guidance through every stage of your project. From detailing and drafting, to manufacturing, to steel treatment, and delivery and installation. But what's involved in steel preparation, delivery and steel…
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December 4, 2017
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What Are The Different Types of Steel?

Steel is ubiquitous in a vast number of industries, from residential, commercial and industrial construction, to shipbuilding and automotive, to manufacturing. Not all steel is the same though. There are thousands of types of steel (different grades and qualities), which are each manipulated suit different requirements. Here at Steel Fabriction Services,…
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November 27, 2017
Steel

Custom Metal Fabrication

Steel is well-regarded around the world for its versatility and customisability. The interaction between steel’s constituents (such allotropes with alloying elements like carbon) give the metal a unique range of properties that make it prime for use in countless industries. And a fabricator's job is to transform basic steel sections into different…
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November 20, 2017
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Structural Steel For Home Renovations or Small Builds

No matter the size of your project, nothing compares to steel for all-round performance. Versatile, sustainable, reliable and economical, steel shapes the modern world, from backyard sheds to commercial skyscrapers. Let's take a look at the ins and outs of using strctural steel for home renovations or small builds. And…
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November 13, 2017
Steel

Industrial and Commercial Steel Sheds

Steel is one of the most versatile building materials in the world, suitable in all aspects of residential, commercial and industrial construction. No matter the environment, steel sheds in particular need to be rugged and ready to take whatever is thrown at the moment. If you are looking for a…
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November 6, 2017