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While there are a multitude of stainless steel alloys on the market, it can be tough to find the perfect metal for your needs. One of the first thingS that buyers look at is the cost rather than the performance. As such it’s easy to be swayed by the cheaper price. While in some cases […]

In many manufacturing applications it’s important to apply specialised powder steel coatings. Aside from adding a splash of colour to an otherwise dull finish, powder coating provides a great deal of protection too. But the question is… with a multitude of coatings available, which type should you use? Applying the right application Because powder coating […]

In any type of manufacturing process keeping down the levels of material waste is the key is to profitability. One procedure that can and does produce a lot of waste is milling. This is especially true if the process isn’t well optimised. The question is, how do you go about ensuring minimal waste and therefore […]

If you’ve ever visited a fab shop before you’ll know that one of their main range of products is steel angles. On the surface of it, you mightn’t think that there was much of a need but you’d be wrong. They’re used all over the place: in the construction industry – strengthening and supporting property […]

Although our customers know us best as a fabrication shop manufacturing and selling quality steel products, there are many other ways that we can help our clients. Aside from forming and welding we can also provide a wide variety of other time saving services. With this in mind, here’s a summary of just three of […]

There’s no getting away from the fact that stainless steel roofing has many benefits over its more familiar counterparts. Aside from it being long lasting and durable (eg, it rarely needs treating) it’s an eco-friendly option because it’s 100% recyclable. In addition because it contains no contaminated products, any rain water that runs off the […]

One of the defining characteristics of any race car is its roll cage. It’s not only designed to be distinctive, but to do a job of protecting the driver in the event of a vehicle roll-over or crash. There are 3 main ways to fit a fully legal roll cage into a vehicle and they […]

A good steel fabricator can produce a wide range of products ranging from decorative railings or gates, pipes or beams used in construction, through to refined tooling parts. While it is indeed a multitude of items, they’re normally produced using 3 just different types of steel. With this in mind, let’s take a closer look […]

Since the industrial revolution, methods for processing steel have evolved significantly. However the same processes used in the original Bessemer production are still in place today. Nowadays, there are several different ways of processing steel but despite this, modern steel processing can be broken down into 6 steps. These are as follows. Iron-making This is […]

There’s no getting away from the fact that spiral staircases can add a real wow factor to your home. The sweeping curves add grace while the whimsical ornate design of the balustrade adds a touch of beauty. Aside from aesthetics however, they also provide an important space saving design feature. Because of the way that […]