Being a top supplier of ERW steel tubes West Midlands businesses trust in, its vital we know all there is to know about steels. This way we give reliable advice for our clients and produce high quality products for them. Keeping this in mind, stainless and carbon steel is used for a variety of consumer and commercial reasons. The difference between the two changes depending on its intended use. Continue reading “Carbon steel and stainless steel: What’s the difference?”
Cutting metal properly
To create our high quality ERW tubes, the steel needs cutting correctly. As the material is tough and hard, there are many processes for cutting it. To be successful, you must understand which methods work best. With this, there are two main processes to choose from, namely mechanical and thermal cutting. Continue reading “Cutting metal properly”
Carbon and stainless steel are different
Whatever your project, selecting the right ERW tube and grade of steel is an important decision. However, before deciding this you must choose what steel type to use. The two main types are stainless and carbon steels. To help you make the decision, this blog will discuss the difference between them. Continue reading “Carbon and stainless steel are different”
The application can differ depending on the steel’s properties
It is vital to consider the application when selecting a tubing material. That way the product will have the correct properties. As the best ERW steel tube supplier West Midlands businesses can work with, we can help you to make your selection. Continue reading “The application can differ depending on the steel’s properties”
Understanding HSLA Steel
One thing that has helped us become a leading tubing supplier is our knowledge of different steels. This means we can support clients and help them to choose the best products. If they ever need the right ERW steel tubes West Midlands businesses only need to call on us. Continue reading “Understanding HSLA Steel”
Understanding abrasion resistant steel
Firstly, know that abrasion is what happens when two materials rub together over a long period time. However, it is sometimes deliberate for instances like grinding, sanding and blasting. Unintended abrasion can happen too though. This is never good news as it can lead to failure of the components. At Union Steel we have learned about the issues it can cause in our time manufacturing ERW tubes. Continue reading “Understanding abrasion resistant steel”
