The most popular finish/coating is “Gal” which uses a Pre-Gal section of steel for the main shaft of the post with Cold Gal paint used to touch up the End Plates & Weld after fabrication. For better protection the posts can be “Hot Dip Galvanised” after Fabrication so that the entire post is coated inside & out. Posts can also be Powder Coated in a range of colours.
At Metro Steel, we provide steel posts for a wide range of applications. such as house columns, decks, patios, carports, shade sails & much more.
Our steel posts can be supplied in square, round or rectangle shapes, in a multitude of sizes, thicknesses, and lengths. Alternative top and base plate configurations, cleats, holes, and side tags as well as any other special requirements you might have, can also be fabricated depending on your needs.
All Steel used in our posts meet or exceed Australian standards and can be supplied in a range of finishes such as galvanised, primed, powder coated and more.
Our versatile steel posts have many uses for both builders and other tradesmen on a wide range of projects.
For better protection, the posts can be hot dip galvanised after fabrication so that the entire post is coated inside and out. Hot dipping involves immersing the post in molten zinc once it has been fabricated to provide greater resistance against corrosion. Posts can also be powder coated in a range of stylish colours to match your décor or complement your surroundings.
How is it created? Stock lengths of RHS or pipe are cut to length to be used as the shaft. They then have custom-made plates welded to them as per the customers/engineers requirements.
Posts are typically designed to be cast into concrete or to bolt down on top.
The Most Popular Outer Dimension of Shaft Sections are square 75×75, 89×89 & 100×100.
The most common wall thickness of the Shaft used is 3.0, 3.5 & 4.0mm but subject to engineer’s specification.
Steel Posts are available in Square, Rectangle & Round in sizes ranging from 20mm to 200mm+
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