MATERIALS

You have the choice of supplying the metal, or we can provide any type of metal you need including various grades of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

MILD STEEL

Mild steel is the most common form of steel as its price is relatively low while it provides material properties that are acceptable for many applications. Mild steel has a low carbon content (up to 0.3%) and is therefore neither extremely brittle nor ductile. Density of this metal is 0.284 lb/in³ and the tensile strength is a maximum of 72500 psi.

STAINLESS STEEL

Stainless steel is an austenitic chromium-nickel steel that is used for a wide range of industrial applications. Typical examples for grade 304 are: tanks, hoppers, rail wagons, structural members, food processing and medical equipment. It is commonly used in industries such as transport, chemical, fertilizer, packaging, pharmaceutical, food and beverage. Grade 304 has a density of 7.9 g/cm3 and hardness of 201 Brinell.

Grade 316 is used for a wide range of industrial applications where grade 304 has insufficient corrosion resistance. Typical examples are: heat exchangers, condensers, pipelines, cooling and heating coils in the chemical, petrochemical, pulp and paper and food industries. The density is 8.0 g/cm3 and hardness is 217 Brinell.

The weldability of both grade 304 and grade 316 is good, with TIG and MIG methods as first choice. Preheating and post-weld heat treatments are not normally necessary. Since the material has low thermal conductivity and high thermal expansion, welding must be carried out with a low heat input and with welding plans well thought out in advance so that the deformation of the welded joint can be kept under control.

ALUMINIUM

Aluminium is remarkable for its light weight and has excellent corrosion resistance and durability because of the protective oxide layer. Some of the many uses for aluminium are in transportation, construction and machinery. Anodised aluminium is more stable to further oxidation, and is often used in various fields of construction.

GALVANISED

Galvanised steel has gone through a medical process to keep it from corroding. The steel gets coated in layers of zinc because rust won't attack this protective metal. For countless applications, galvanised steel is an essential and cost-effective component.

RHS, PIPE, FLAT BARS & OTHER LENGTHS

Many types of lengths are stocked and available. Examples include pipes, angles, round bars, flat bars and rectangular hollow sections.