Buildings constructed of steel offer a number of advantages to building owners. These features include faster construction, less heat loss, higher fire resistance, and a lower probability of earthquake damage.Nowadays, structural beams are used is commonly used for the construction of buildings, bridges, towers and a wide variety of structures required for industrial and commercial development.The use of structural steel…
View moreAt Serviacero ORBIS we manufacture racks, many of them have dunnage, but... What is dunnage?Dunnage is what helps our customers protect the parts that are going to be placed/transported in the supply chain in the racks we manufacture. They can be textile, plastic or even foam with different hardnesses that adapt to any need. The dunnage is designed according to…
View moreHave you heard of the term “SNP”?SNP is the acronym for “Standard Number of parts”. This exists in any industry that produces a product, mainly in a quantifiable unit of measure, such as number of pieces, hence its name, SNP helps us determine the number of pieces needed per package or packaging to comply with production planning. Iis also taken…
View moreNowadays, Steel Section Purlins are ones of the most popular products due to the variety of uses they can have in the construction industry.Thanks to their durability and resistance, they have become essential elements for those constructions where safe installations are required.They are generally used as structural reinforcement in buildings because they support heavy loads. It is also used to…
View moreWhen a roofing project is carried out, we must consider the corrugated sheets, since they are an essential part of it.Corrugated sheets are used to cover surfaces. They are normally rectangular in shape with different measurements and specifications.One of their main properties is that they have high durability and strength.Next, we will introduce you to some of the advantages of…
View moreHave you heard about the galvanizing process?At Serviacero ORBIS we manufacture racks with a galvanized finish, we offer different types of galvanizing, depending on the characteristics and finishes that our customers require. The galvanizing process is a technique that has been used to protect steel from corrosion for more than 250 years. Corrosion is caused by an inherent tendency of…
View moreHave you heard about the galvanizing process?At Serviacero ORBIS we manufacture racks with a galvanized finish, we offer different types of galvanizing, depending on the characteristics and finishes that our customers require. The galvanizing process is a technique that has been used to protect steel from corrosion for more than 250 years. Corrosion is caused by an inherent tendency of…
View moreSteel is a material that today has become essential, we find it in countless applications and industries, such as in buildings, warehouses, homes, structures, among others.Only few materials achieve the level of contribution to the industrial and technological development of societies as steel does.It is a highly-valued material in the construction industry because it has several characteristics such as: its…
View moreHave you ever heard of returnable packaging in the automotive industry? They help transport car parts, including tires! These racks give us the security that everything will be transported in a safe way and will not damage the product, once the packaging is used, the cycle starts again. That is why they are returnable, thanks to the fact that they are…
View moreHave you ever heard of CMM Inspection?For decades, companies requiring high-precision measurements have often turned to CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) inspection programming software, a technique that offers a state-of-the-art solution for offline programming that reduces programming time and ensures rapid response to design changes. This offers an optimization of the entire program development process that sharpens feature definition and routing…
View moreGalvanizing is one of the most used processes to protect materials from corrosion. It consists of applying a thin layer of zinc to a material with which it is protected from the environmental conditions to which it may be exposed. When this galvanized layer is applied, a silver color is obtained in the materials and it provides anticorrosive properties that prevent…
View moreIn Serviacero ORBIS we are fully aware of how important it is to have a defined and standardized process throughout its application, that is why when we established ourselves as a company, one of our main targets in the short / medium term was to achieve ISO 9001:20015 certification, this is the international standard for quality management systems. Now, and…
View moreBlack steel sheet offers a wide variety of applications and different functions. It is used for the manufacture of many articles in other industries. Benefits:• Since it is a steel material, it has a great resistance that allows it to be very useful for different purposes. • It does not need extra protection against corrosion. • It…
View moreWelding is the process in which 2 or more materials are joined to form 1, this is achieved by melting two contact surfaces by applying heat at the same time as the material is applied to facilitate fusion.The Racks that we manufacture at Serviacero ORBIS are formed from the union of many metal parts, which is why the integration process…
View morePipe manufacturing process is carried out from obtaining the raw material to achieving the final result. There are products that, due to the use that will be given to them and its expected resistance, require special machinery to manufacture them, and a clear example of this are pipes. If you do not have the right tool, it is usually very difficult to work with…
View moreSteel production is essential in the development of society; from the construction of buildings, houses, structures, to the creation of objects and products that improve our quality of life. Since ancient times, when the production of steel began, it has become an important part of our lives. Initially it was used to make swords, shields, armors and other tools for…
View moreThe welding process in Serviacero ORBIS it´s very important, consists in join a set of parts and the union of all these, which is why we use the best technology, this, plus adding our expert welders give´s us the confidence to ensure a safe and durable union.The welding we use in Serviacero ORBIS contains metal shielding gas, which is a…
View moreWhen one wishes to protect open spaces from different weather conditions, profiles such as Steel section posts are, without a doubt, one of the best options, as they have a great support capacity.Although there are other materials that can be used in the fabrication of roofs and structures, such as: concrete or wooden C-section posts; the steel section post offers…
View moreAt Serviacero ORBIS we care about offering products with added value, we are continually looking for processes that represent a benefit for our customers.At Serviacero ORBIS we use powder coating to paint our products, these helps us to prevent steel corrosion no matter how much contact they have with any weather condition.Electrostatic painting is a paint that is applied in…
View moreSteel is an alloy of iron and carbon, to which other elements are added, depending on its processing and industrial uses. One of those is the cold or hot laminating process, which is quite common in the making of steel, especially when it comes to profiles.These are commonly used for the construction industry in the making of commercial structures, due…
View moreIn Serviacero Orbis we practice and promote the Lean Manufacturing Culture, because we believe that in addition to being an added value, it´s a lifestyle that we practice day after day.The Lean culture is a set of principles applied under the benefit of continuous improvement.In recent months, Serviacero Orbis has been in constant training and awareness of the importance of…
View moreMachinery grade steels are generally very versatile low alloy steels, used for the manufacture or repair of machinery in general. They contain one or more alloying elements such as Nickel (Ni), Chromium (Cr), Molybdenum (Mo), among others, which are intentionally added to the iron-carbon base (Fe-C). Among the machinery grade steels, the most common for the industry is 4140 steel, which…
View moreIn Serviacero Orbis we manufacture and provide a broad range of returnable metal packaging solutions, these, in addition to positively and amply impact on the internal logistics efficiency of warehouses as well as along the entire supply chain also represent a savings plan in the medium and long time.Returnable metal packaging is an excellent option for all industries that represent…
View moreSteel is one of the main industries in the world and is linked to the economic development of a country. It is a material that is present in all activities and thanks to it the modern lifestyle of people in the world is possible.According to the National Chamber of Steel (CANACERO), Mexico is the 15th largest producer of steel worldwide,…
View moreNowadays, iron and steel are used in different kinds of industry and solutions, but it is important to know there are differences between them.In this article, we will define said differences by talking about their origin, qualities, benefits and uses.• OriginSteel comes from iron, thus iron is an element and steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, among others,…
View moreSteels (International standards and specifications) During the steel manufacturing process, the first mechanical deformation process is called forging and this process is carried out with the use of heat (1,200 to 1,400 °C), in order to favor the flow of the material (deformation) and achieve destroy the entire structure of the solidification process, a structure with very low mechanical resistance due…
View moreSteels (International standards and specifications)During the steel manufacturing process, the first mechanical deformation process is called forging and this process is carried out with the use of heat (1,200 to 1,400 °C), in order to favor the flow of the material (deformation) and achieve destroy the entire structure of the solidification process, a structure with very low mechanical resistance due…
View moreNowadays, the use of corrugated steel sheets in the construction of malls, buildings, multiple-use warehouses, homes, among others, is more and more common; this being thanks to the variety of sheets available and the possibility of reducing costs and construction times. Corrugated sheets are among the most used materials for different kinds of projects due to their great number of…
View moreNow a day companies around the world are interconnected due to globalization, so it is necessary to transport the manufactured parts efficiently and safely by different routes, either by land or by air. Serviacero Orbis, provides packaging solutions with the highest quality and versatility. We offer everything from metal containers to racks that will be handled by robots in our…
View moreWe will tell you a little about the history of the steel:The exact date when the technique of smelting iron was discovered is unknown, however archaeologists have found iron artifacts in Egypt dating back to 3,000 B.C. Likewise, in Greece for the year 1,000 B.C. they used the hardening of iron by heat treatment to create weapons.Steel could be said…
View moreDerived from the production of steel in Mexico, several industries are growing, generating employment for millions of peopleAnother extremely interesting fact about steel is that it is friendly to the planet, that is, its life cycle is unlimited, it is the most recycled component in the world.MetalworkingIt is also part of machines or tools in the form of tubes. Generally…
View moreWe live in a global environment, where the quality of the required products and their supply can mean high costs for the production companies. In this context, it becomes strategic for suppliers to be able to respond in a short time to changes in the quantities to be supplied and produced. Each of the companies that participate in the industries…
View moreThe agricultural production and finished food industry in Mexico represents more than 877 million of mexican pesos per year (according to INEGI, 2020). In this industry, they produce from vegetables to finished yogurt, which comes from Mexican producers and suppliers that, fulfilling certain certifications, participate in these bussiness that is not only marketed in Mexico, but also in other countries.…
View moreUsually when we think of a tubular, we imagine it on a door or in some work done by a worker in a workshop, it is what we have normally seen for years on the streets or in our daily lives. The reality is that tubulars are present in thousands of forms and parts around us. We can find them…
View moreServiacero Orbis, owns the ISO certification, which guarantees that we work under a work system, always focused on continous improvement.This shows our devotion to our values, such as Reliability, Teamwork, Service Orientation and above all, Problem Anticipation, doing things right at the first time, otherwise we must learn from mistakes and take actions that prevent their recurrence.Congratulations to all our…
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View moreCoated SteelCorrosion affects all materials including wood, plastics, concrete and even stainless steel. Most often the term is encountered in connection with steel which, in its raw state, is susceptible to oxidisation, the most common way to prevent corrosion in steel applications is by applying a coating to the steel.There is a big range of coatings kinds including:According to the…
View moreSteel basic conceptsMechanical properties for steel according to useTensil Strength: the resistance that steel offers to fracture tension.Elongation: is a measure of deformation that occurs before a material eventually breaks when subjected to a tensile load. As the latter is applied, an increase in length and a uniform reduction in cross-sectional area take place, while the material maintains a constant…
View moreAn electro-forged grating is the metallic formation made up of the union of screeds placed in parallel and on the edge with stiffening rods, through the combination of an electric arc and pressure called electro-forge, which guarantees the fusion of the components at each intersection. The most common industries where electro-forged gratings are usually used are: energy construction, metalworking, structural…
View moreThe main purpose of fencing a place is to provide protection and limit access to the place to anyone, thus providing privacy and tranquility.There are different types of perimeter or security fences on the market, but the Serviacero electro-forged mesh fence offers greater benefits such as easy installation, greater durability, rigidity in the product and, most importantly, a spectacular design
View moreThe evolution of vehicules has taken a radical turn in the last years, from lighter and stronger autoparts,to cars assisted by robots, which has taken designers and manufacturers of auto parts packaging to new horizons, interacting with new materials and new ways of packaging the parts produced and even the way they are transported. These materials can range from carbon…
View moreNowadays businesses are more competitive, taking into account material costs, manufacturing costs, logistics, among many others, however a very specific part has to do with packaging costs and its efficiency, because it requires ergonomics, safety, load density, transport costs, traceability, among other factors. For this reason, it is important to partner with highly intelligent suppliers to add efficient ideas to…
View moreIt is increasingly common to hear that there are vehicle assembly plants or manufacturing factories almost totally assisted by robots, it seems that this is a revolutionary trend in the current industry, for this reazon in the case of steel packaging, it also incurs in updating according to the requirements of the custormers projects, either in the dimensions of the…
View moreDid you know that an alloy is a homogeneous mixture or solid metallic solution composed of two or more chemical elements, where at least one of them is metal? The purpose of alloys is to improve the properties and characteristics of the metals that form them. Learn more about this topic by clicking on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRosrUMfXFM&t=4416s
View moreThe properties and mechanical characteristics obtained in tool steels depend fundamentally on their structural condition; its origin comes from the manufacturing processes (steel, forging and rolling) and conditioning prior to use (heat treatment). Learn about this and more at the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/3981839989174955532
View moreIn this webinar you will learn and learn about the heating and cooling cycle to which a steel is subjected, in order to transform its structure to modify (raise or lower) its characteristics and mechanical properties, using its physical properties such as: • Allotropy • Thermal conductivity • Templability To see the full webinar click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Svah-KwrQU
View moreSteel as a construction material is widely used due to its rapid placement, and its optimal properties. As it is an industrial product, its quality is good and its benefits when building facilitate assembly and transport, that is why it is used all over the world.Over time, the mechanical and physical properties of steel have allowed a valuable advantage over…
View moreSteel is an iron alloy with an amount of carbon that can vary between 0.03% and 1.075% by weight of its composition, depending on the steel grade.Steel is not the same as iron and the two materials should not be confused. Iron (Fe) is a relatively hard and tough metal, with a melting temperature of 1535 °C and a boiling…
View moreHeavy industry is the set of activities of extraction and primary transformation of the material, such as mining in which minerals used in the steel industry, oil industry and the manufacture of the necessary machinery, among others.The nineteenth century is notable for the great advance that occurred with respect to the industry. Its growth was due to the use of…
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