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Plate Steel Fact Sheet

Steel plate comes in a huge array of styles, finishes, grades, thicknesses and can be cut to many different sizes, used for a huge array of applications. Here are some of the most common types used in metal fabrication. There are two main types of plate steel, mild and checkered:…
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July 21, 2016
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Structural Steel Fact Sheet

Structural steel is are the bread and butter of steel fabrication. Designers, architects and engineers choose different sections for their aesthetics and structural qualities – their choices determined by size, weight and profile. There are multiple types of structural steel used in construction that differ in size, weight and profile. Parallel…
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July 21, 2016
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Steel Pipe Fact Sheet

Steel pipe sections have hollow tubular cross sections and have much higher resistance to torsion that tapered flange beams. Thickness of the walls are uniform around the entire circle which makes this beams great for use with multi-axis loading applications. Steel pipe is an extremely useful and versatile kind of…
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July 21, 2016
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Steel Tube Fact Sheets

There are three major steel tube types in steel fabrication - regular hollow sections, square hollow section and circular hollow sections. As their name suggests, steel tubes have hollow tubular section in the middle. Steel tubes are hollow steel sections - they can either be square, circular or rectangular. Circular…
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July 14, 2016
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Merchant Bar Fact Sheet

Merchant bars are used by strctural steel fabricators to build a number of different products. They come in flats, rounds, steel angles, squares, strips, channels - almost any form. They are generally used in structural applications that involves welding, bending, punching and forming and are commonly found in floor and roof joists, walkways…
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July 14, 2016
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Steel Angle Fact Sheet

Steel angles are the bread and butter of steel fabrication - generally the most basic type of roll-formed steel out there. A steel angle can be implemented in a plethora of ways and are ubiquitous in construction and design. You will commonly find steel angles in framing, brackets, and reinforcements in…
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July 14, 2016
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7 Incredible Fabricated Steel Shipping Container Houses

Fabricated steel shipping container houses have seen a huge surge in popularity in recent years. Prefabricated modular homes or shipping containers make for a fantastic economic option for building a compact cosy house, guesthouse or holiday retreat. Prefabricated houses have actually been around since as early as the 16th century,…
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June 16, 2016
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4 Incredible Sydney Steel Structures

Sydney may be well-known for its rugged coastline, beaches and lush bushland surrounds, but it is by no means unremarkable when it comes to infrastructure. In fact, it is home to  two of the most striking structures built by mankind. Let's have a look at some incredible steel structures in Sydney.…
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June 2, 2016
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How To Choose A Steel Fabricator

There's no denying that steel is an excellent choice for construction in many different sectors, be it commercial, industrial or residential. Picking the right steel fabricator for a job is the first step to ensuring a smooth and efficient building process. Without a reliable steel supplier, a project can fall…
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May 5, 2016