Steel Manufacturing Blog: Keeping it Steel

Slotted Steel Shims: Proper Manufacturing and Common Defects

Posted on Thu, May 15, 2014 @ 11:11 AM

Perhaps the second-simplest looking products we manufacture are slotted steel shims (see below for the #1 simplest).

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Tags: Steel Shims

Sample - How To Post

Posted on Fri, May 02, 2014 @ 06:06 PM

INTRODUCTION:

Your “how to” blog post should teach the reader how to do something by breaking it down into a series of steps.

Begin your blog post by explaining what problem you are going to solve through your explanation and be sure to include any relevant keywords. Add in a personal story to establish your credibility on this topic. And make sure to end your blog post with a summary of what your reader will gain by following your lead.

Need some inspiration? Check out these "How-To" examples from the HubSpot blog:

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EZ Sleeves - The Best Post Hole Sleeve

Posted on Tue, Apr 08, 2014 @ 08:31 AM
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Tags: EZ Sleeve

Galvanized Vent Hole Plug, Zinc Railing Plug

Posted on Sun, Mar 23, 2014 @ 04:13 PM


Closing or sealing vent holes in any steel that has been Hot Dip Galvanized can be time consuming and expensive. If the closure is done by welding the Vent Hole shut, the welding process will also do a lot of damage to the galvanized surface.

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Tags: Galvanized Weep Hole Plug, Aluminum Plug, Galvanized Vent Plug, Galvanized Vent Hole Plug, Vent Hole Plug

Wedge Insert, Concrete Wedge Insert, The Basics

Posted on Mon, Feb 24, 2014 @ 05:55 PM

 

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Tags: Askew Head Bolts, Wedge Insert, Relieving Angle, Malleable Iron Insert, Masonry Anchors, Shelf Angle, Lintel, Shelf Angle Insert, Relieving Angle Insert

Wedge Inserts, Shelf Angle Inserts, Some Installation Notes

Posted on Mon, Feb 24, 2014 @ 12:57 PM


Wedge Inserts are also known as Relieving Angle Inserts, Shelf Angle Inserts, Malleable Iron Inserts and Lintel Inserts. The photos and drawings in this article will provide an idea of what they are. To see additional photos and catalog listings click here

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Tags: Askew Head Bolts, Relieving Angle, Masonry Anchors, Shelf Angle, Shelf Angle Insert, Relieving Angle Insert, Wedge Inserts

F1554 Anchor Bolt Threads / UNC 1A, 2A, 3A

Posted on Wed, Nov 13, 2013 @ 10:16 PM
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Tags: F1554, Anchor Bolts, Bent Anchor Bolts, Cut Thread

Tapered Steel Wedges

Posted on Wed, Nov 06, 2013 @ 10:28 PM

In a previous article we described the process of making Made To Order Steel Wedges. See Steel Wedges - Made To Order This article will deal with the specifics of manufacturing the Russian Wedge, so called because of the unique Knock out Block at the large end. (see bottom right photo)

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Tags: Wedges, Steel Wedges, Steel Wedge, Steel Wedges Made To Order

Galvanizing vs. Hydrogen Embrittlement

Posted on Tue, Nov 05, 2013 @ 06:38 PM

First this article will describe the condition known as Hydrogen Embrittlement. Further below it will get into how and why Hydrogen Embrittlement is an important factor when Galvanizing any steel or alloy product. 

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Tags: F1554, Anchor Bolts, Bent Anchor Bolts

Teflon® Slide Bearings vs. Teflon® For Other Construction Uses

Posted on Tue, Oct 29, 2013 @ 04:10 PM

See below for disclaimer on the trademarks regarding Teflon® and FLUOROGOLD®.

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Tags: Slide Bearing, Teflon Slide Bearing