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If there’s one type of steel that’s arguably used more than any other it’s structural steel. As the name suggests it’s a category of steel used mainly in the construction industry. Although used for a wide variety of building purposes, it’s mainly utilised in a mid 20th century technique known as steel framing. This building […]

One of the most effective way of cutting metals such as steel, aluminium, copper, and brass is by using a plasma cutter. Utilised extensively in the metal fabrication industry it’s a great way to cut difficult metals into perfect lengths, shapes, and sizes. While that’s all well and good, what exactly is a plasma cutter […]

Everywhere you look around you’ll see products made from steel, and indeed because of its strength, quality, and versatility, steel is one of the most widely used materials in construction today. However, if we didn’t have steel fabricators then we wouldn’t be able to benefit from the many benefits that steel provides. What exactly do […]

A steel fabrication company provides a wide range of services in the modern industrial world. Crafting custom parts which can extend the life of an existing piece of machinery or creating bespoke brand new products for your customers. New designs can involve taking a concept and turning it into a design with painstaking accuracy and […]

So you’ve got a project in mind that requires the use of stainless steel. The question is what type do you need? Among the most common varieties are type 304 and type 316, but apart from 12 digits in the numerical scale what’s the difference. Let’s take a closer look. The technical answer is that […]

There are many different choices of materials when it comes to constructing the best staircases including wood, concrete, and even toughened perspex, but one of the most used and not without good reason is steel. Here are 7 solid reasons why steel works. Strength Steel makes for a light alloy that’s only a fraction less […]

Steel manufacturing methods have evolved dramatically since the processes of the industrial revolution began in the mid 19th century. However modern methods are still based on the Bessemer process which was practised over 150 years ago. This was a way to introduce oxygen into molten iron in order to reduce the amount of carbon contained […]

A mezzanine floor is a raised or elevated platform that’s constructed in between the floor and ceiling of a building or premises. They come in all shapes and sizes and are constructed to maximise the use of what is known as ‘vertical space’. They’re ideal for warehouses and storage facilities that have outgrown their current […]

Whether you’re considering building your very own roll cage, or instead are looking to get one made, you need to be sure that the type of material you use is actually going to do the job of protecting you and your passengers in the event of a vehicle roll-over. So what exactly is a roll […]

Tighter budgets have home owners looking for more cost effective roofing solutions that last longer and require fewer repairs. For this reason more and more people are opting once more for stainless steel roofing. Gone are the days when you’d avoid buying a property with a metal roof (normally corrugated iron) like the plague. Instead […]