Ever since we founded the company back in 2004, we have made it our mission to provide clients with top-notch ERW tubes. We don’t just supply a handful of designs however; we have over 200 different shapes and sizes that are appropriate for various applications. Carefully tested and designed to last, ours are is the tubing to choose if you want quality results. Continue reading “Telling DOM and ERW tubing apart”
The common agents of steel alloying
Iron and carbon is essentially what steel is, alloyed with added elements. The alloying process is used for changing the chemical composition so certain properties are improved to suit different applications. As a leading provider of ERW tube made from steel, we feel it is vital to understand the benefits of characteristics of different alloys. Continue reading “The common agents of steel alloying”
Today’s steel manufacturing process
Steel is the globe’s most popular material for construction as it has a unique combination of workability, durability and cost. It was reported in 2016 that the global production of the metal reached a number of 1,628.5 million tonnes. Some of the largest steel producing countries are Japan, China, India and the US; with China making up 50%. Continue reading “Today’s steel manufacturing process”
Be careful whilst removing materials
Every company has its own speciality and ours happens to be the distribution of welded tubing. Using advanced techniques and some of the most sophisticated technology available, we fabricate utensils that are able to fulfil the purposes allocated to them by their intended users. As the greatest supplier of ERW steel tubes West Midlands clients can call on, we are the people to visit if you require this variety of merchandise. Continue reading “Be careful whilst removing materials”
What’s the difference with a hollow bar and tube?
Steel hollow bars and ERW tubes are used in a range of structural applications. The tubing can provide a cost advantage over solid bars as well as weight savings. They also have a lot of strength, especially when manufactured with care and precision. Although hollow bars and tubes can be of a similar shape, there are many differences between the two. Continue reading “What’s the difference with a hollow bar and tube?”
Pre-galvanised steel tubing provides many advantages
A potential downside with steel tubing is it can be at risk of corrosion if not stored, handled, or finished properly. The iron content of the material is what causes the rusting, reacting to moisture, salts, and air. The tubes should be kept covered and finished with a protective coating as soon as possible to keep the risk of corrosion to a minimum. That is exactly what we do at Union Steel with our pre-galvanised ERW tube. Continue reading “Pre-galvanised steel tubing provides many advantages”
