Versatility is a major asset when it comes to our services as an ERW steel tube supplier in the West Midlands. We have developed our methods and techniques to provide an outstanding service that meets the demands of modern industry, and we can offer a selection of steel tubes in a selection of over 200 sizes. Our tubes can be manufactured in a range of shapes, including rectangular and oval, and we can supply chrome plated and zinc finished tubes along with many more. Continue reading “Our versatile steel cutting services”
Cost effective and high quality steel tubes
Steel tubes are used in a variety of industries and applications. No matter what they are used for, they always need to be strong, durable and long lasting. We specialise in supplying and cutting ERW steel tubes in the West Midlands and throughout the UK. We have many years of experience in the trade and are committed to delivering quality solutions for all clients, regardless of their industry or the types of tubes they need. Continue reading “Cost effective and high quality steel tubes”
Providing the most versatile steel cutting services
If you require specialised steel cutting services, we are the company for you. We have the technical abilities to execute an excellent standard of work, taking on both small and large orders and swiftly producing great results. We take on all tasks regardless of size and we approach every aspect of our work with careful attention to detail, ensuring our reputation as the leading supplier of ERW tube products. Continue reading “Providing the most versatile steel cutting services”
The various techniques used to manufacture steel tubing
Steel pipes have been manufactured since the 1800s, and the first automated process to manufacture them was devised in England in 1812. Since then, a variety of techniques have been used to make tubing from a range of different steels. ERW (electric resistance welding) is one of the oldest methods and continues to be popular today. The only older technique is lap welding but this is no longer used because the welds it produces are not reliable. An equation devised by ASME found that lap welded pipes only had a joint factor of 0.6 whereas seamless ones have 1.0. Continue reading “The various techniques used to manufacture steel tubing”
First rate steel tube cutting
We are the most highly respected ERW steel tube supplier in the West Midlands, offering over 200 different sizes of ERW steel tubes in various materials and sizes. From zinc finished and chrome plated tubes to pre-galvanised and seamless varieties, we are able to fulfil most, if not all, requests. Continue reading “First rate steel tube cutting”
How to determine the strength of metal tubing
The history of metallurgy is very interesting, and has facilitated a huge number of technological advances and developments. Nowadays metals have many different alloys to give the material specific properties. You simply have to look at the wide variety of different steels to see how far metallurgy has come. Steel itself is an alloy of iron and carbon but other elements like nickel, chromium and even silicon can be introduced to make completely different ones that can be used for a wider range of applications. Continue reading “How to determine the strength of metal tubing”
