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The importance of quality in steel materials

The importance of quality in steel materials

Quality of steel materials plays a very important role when choosing products to carry out projects in different industries. During its production, steel can suffer some failures. Therefore, it is important that steel quality has a strict control in order to ensure the durability of the materials. Furthermore, quality control is essential in the steel manufacturing industry, since quality defects can…

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 How to prevent corrosion on steel?

How to prevent corrosion on steel?

Corrosion is a very common problem that can occur with different steel materials.Rust is one of the main factors to which steel is exposed. In this blog, we will talk about its causes and how it is possible to prevent steel materials from rusting and being damaged or deteriorating aesthetically and functionally.What is corrosion?Corrosion of steel is formed when materials…

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 Steel Building Construction

Steel Building Construction

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…

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Steel Section Purlins (Uses and Applications)

Steel Section Purlins (Uses and Applications)

Nowadays, 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…

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Why to use corrugated sheet roofing in your projects?

Why to use corrugated sheet roofing in your projects?

When 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…

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Advantages of Steel in Constructions

Advantages of Steel in Constructions

Steel 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…

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Hat does a galvanizing process mean and what are its benefits?

Hat does a galvanizing process mean and what are its benefits?

Galvanizing 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…

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Benefits and Uses of Black Steel Sheet

Benefits and Uses of Black Steel Sheet

Black 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…

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The Importance of Slitter Cut in Pipe Manufacturing Process

The Importance of Slitter Cut in Pipe Manufacturing Process

Pipe 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…

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The Steel Industry Benefits and Impact on Society

The Steel Industry Benefits and Impact on Society

Steel 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…

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Why using Steel Section Posts for the fabrication of roofs and structures?

Why using Steel Section Posts for the fabrication of roofs and structures?

When 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…

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Differences between cold and hot profiles

Differences between cold and hot profiles

Steel 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…

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Know the differences between iron and steel

Know the differences between iron and steel

Nowadays, 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,…

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Corrugated steel sheets in construction

Corrugated steel sheets in construction

Nowadays, 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…

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Benefits of steel construction

Benefits of steel construction

Steel 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…

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 What is steel?

What is steel?

Steel 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…

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 What is Heavy Industry?

What is Heavy Industry?

Heavy 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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