ERW tube is still very widely used today because it is cost effective and can be manufactured in a wide array of shapes and dimensions. You can choose rounded or angular tubing, giving you the opportunity to select the style that best suits the intended function and aesthetics too. There are even processes to create products that have a round or angled exterior but a completely different shaped interior. This means you could have a circular tube with a hexagonal inner diameter for example. Continue reading “Quality ERW tube to suit your application”
Removing the sharp edges from tubes
In many situations, the ends of steel tubes need to be made safer and with softer edges in order to reduce health and safety risks or ensure stronger joins between multiple tubes. Deburring is the name for this process when it comes to working with metals, and it is one of the most important aspects of our service. While deburring may seem like a simple and straightforward task, it can be responsible for a significant percentage of manufacturing costs. Using our deburring services helps you avert much of the cost impact. Continue reading “Removing the sharp edges from tubes”
Further developments with ERW tubes
Developments in welding techniques have closed the gap in quality between seamed and seamless tubes. Seamed products can now have comparable strength and durability while also offering great cost savings. However, seamless tubes still offer one major benefit in that the tube can be created in a wide range of sizes and wall thicknesses. The thickness range is smaller with ERW steel tubes. Continue reading “Further developments with ERW tubes”
The resurgence of seamed tubing
The history of welded tubing is very interesting. Initially, the only way to make it was to use rollers or funnels to shape a piece of sheet steel before welding the edges together. This technique was prevalent throughout the first half of the 19th century. Manufacturing techniques for seamless products were invented towards the end of the century. The products they made quickly became favoured over seamed tubes because they were stronger due to the lack of a seam. Continue reading “The resurgence of seamed tubing”
Meeting nationwide demand for steel tubes
When you are looking to secure the supply of ERW tubes to meet the requirements of your business, the cost is always going to be an important consideration. Any business decision you make is going to be influenced by its economic viability, as keeping costs down is crucial to achieving efficiency and maximised profits. In this regard, many might assume that securing the services of a local supplier will always be preferable, as this implied lower transportation and delivery costs. Time and again, however, we have proved that being closer does not always equate to better or more efficient service. Continue reading “Meeting nationwide demand for steel tubes”
Understanding structural steel designations
In the UK, steel tubes are identified by their shape rather than a general term. There are three main types, although more shapes are available alongside them. The three are Circular Hollow Section (CHS), Square Hollow Section (SHS) and Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS). HSS tubing can come in many different shapes besides these three basic types, including elliptical. Continue reading “Understanding structural steel designations”
