Steel Manufacturing Blog: Keeping it Steel

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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Maximizing Performance with Stainless Steel Slide Bearings: Understanding Design and Benefits

Posted on Mon, Aug 12, 2024 @ 11:46 AM

The typical Slide Bearing configuration, most often called out as FC-1010-CS, is made with two Fluorogold® elements. Both the Upper and Lower elements are 3/32” thick Fluorogold® bonded to 1/8” thick carbon steel. Fig. 1 and Fig 2.

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Structural Bearings

Posted on Tue, Jul 30, 2024 @ 11:40 AM

Vibration Isolation, Thermal Break, Expansion and Contraction, Elastomeric.
In many forms they are showing up in designs to aid finished structure Safety, Efficiency, Longevity and Maintenance Costs.

 

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Fabricated Neoprene Base Plate Pads.

Industrial Neoprene: The simplest type of bearing which serves many functions from electrical separation to vibration isolation to bearing rotation (flex). Its easy machining and low cost are the main advantages.

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5/8” Diameter Askew Head Bolt Will Save the Day

Posted on Sun, Jul 07, 2024 @ 09:14 PM

The renovation project shown in Fig. 1 is currently taking place in the metro New York City area. The structure is a four-story garden apartment building originally constructed in the late 1950’s.

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