Steel Manufacturing Blog: Keeping it Steel

Understanding Rebar Anchors: Couplers for Steel Columns and Beams

Posted on Wed, Apr 02, 2025 @ 10:58 AM

Rebar Anchors

An Important Link in the Structural Connection

The primary function of the Weldable Rebar Anchor is to anchor rebar to structural steel columns and beams. The secondary benefit is to install a coupling that can withstand welding and thereby avoid welding the rebar directly to the steel.

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Simplify Connections: Coupling Nuts, Reducers & Opposing Threads

Posted on Wed, Mar 19, 2025 @ 09:16 AM

Coupling nuts follow the basic principles of all Nuts and Fasteners.

Thread Engagement is equal to or greater than the Bolt Diameter

With typical Finished and Heavy Hex Nuts assuring the threaded round bar is engaged to maximum strength is as simple as threading through the entire length of the nut. With Coupling Nuts the connection is often blind so it is important to gage the rod as the nut winds on. (Note: Coupling nuts can be manufactured with a site hole in the mid-point to assure full engagement.)

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Shim Manufacturing: Quality, Precision, and Best Practices

Posted on Tue, Feb 18, 2025 @ 04:23 PM

Shim Production

Use Caution and the Correct Equipment

The Slotted Steel Shim is probably the most basic of all the Construction Product Lines The Steel Supply Company offers. Yet as simple as it is the shim should still be manufactured with accuracy and attention to quality.

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Specialty Steel Components: Custom Solutions for Every Project

Posted on Tue, Feb 04, 2025 @ 11:56 AM

 

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Masonry Anchors: Plain Steel, Zinc Coated, HDG, Stainless Steel

Posted on Tue, Jan 14, 2025 @ 03:58 PM

Masonry Anchors

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Weld Studs: Break-Away, Deformed Bar, Fully Threaded

Posted on Mon, Jan 06, 2025 @ 11:56 AM

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Weld Studs for Concrete Anchors and Shear Connections: Stock and Custom Options

Posted on Mon, Dec 09, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

Concrete Anchors – Shear Studs – Fully / Partial Thread

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Galvanized Vent Hole Plugs: Permanent Closure – No Welding

Posted on Mon, Nov 25, 2024 @ 11:21 AM

Drain holes in Hot-Dip Galvanized steel can be sealed quickly and economically without welding and the damage it will do to the galvanized surface.

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Maximize Project Efficiency with Reliable Wedge Inserts and Relieving Angles: Strength, Availability, and Precision

Posted on Thu, Oct 24, 2024 @ 04:20 PM

With any project calling for embedded Wedge Inserts the important criteria are;

Pull Out Strength, Cavity Dimensions, Askew Head Bolt Dimensions, Taped Face.

But equally important, Availability.

Availability - Wedge Inserts, like Anchor Bolts, have to be coordinated with a concrete pour schedule. In short that means, “Have them on time.” To ensure the Wedge Inserts your project requires are available when you need them The Steel Supply Company keeps ample inventory and safety stock well in advance. Read below about reserve stock.

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Fluorogold® vs. Teflon®: The Best Material Choice for Durable Slide Bearings

Posted on Wed, Sep 11, 2024 @ 06:54 PM

The Steel Supply Company specializes in Slide Bearings using Fluorogold®, PTFE, Teflon®, Graphite and a wide range of configurations.

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